New ZealandDriver admits roadworks hit and runA man who drove into a road worker in April told police he thought he'd only hit road cones.05 Jul 04:27 AM
BusinessFormer mayor welcomes inquiryFormer Whanganui mayor Michael Laws says he will contribute "any and all" the information that was available to him to the pending 05 Jul 01:10 AM
Politics21 year old stands for councilThe decision by Josh Chandulal-Mackay to announce his candidacy for the Whanganui District Council brings more young blood into the 04 Jul 03:14 AM
CrimeAirborne driver leaves tyre marks on spoutingThe woman who caused a "spectacular" crash in Bell St back in February was found to have drugs in her system at the time. Kylie Melissa 03 Jul 04:45 AM
New Zealand'He asked if I would write to him in jail'The former partner of the man caught by police in Palmerston North has spoken of begging him to hand himself in and imploring him to think of his children.01 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandPalmy siege: Gun found at sceneManawatu Police Area Commander Inspector Sarah Stewart thanked the local community after the ordeal.01 Jul 05:30 PM
LifestyleSay cheese for charityA Whanganui woman is hoping to spread the joy of home made food, all in the name of charity. Bronwynne Anderson is offering two-day 01 Jul 02:19 AM
New ZealandMan Tasered for throwing punches at policeThrowing drunken punches at police got James Martin Rapana nowhere - except on the ground, tased.29 Jun 02:17 AM
New ZealandConcerns for missing rest home residentA Feilding woman has gone missing and police are worried about her well being.22 Jun 09:25 AM
New ZealandPuppy led to murder of Black Power manA puppy going missing started a chain of events leading to Whanganui man Craig Rippon's murder on November 8.17 Jun 03:07 AM
New ZealandPM lends his artistic flair to school eventAmateur artist - and Prime Minister - John Key has donated a drawing of his workplace to the Turakina School Art Expo this year.17 Jun 12:36 AM
New ZealandLong road to UN for champion of disabledRobert Martin has come a long way from an institution in Levin.15 Jun 02:54 AM
New ZealandPolice name fatal crash victimsRyan David Campbell Thompson, 24, and Hereina Paul, 23, were in the car when it went over a bank at about 10pm and caught fire.20 May 01:17 AM
New ZealandElderly fraud suspect foundWhanganui police have located William Harding and he is being spoken to.20 May 12:53 AM
TravelMemories on a Forgotten Taranaki Rail TourSimon Kay relishes the fact that he is finally a welcome guest at an iconic hotel.15 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandOrca stranded in Patea diesDespite recovery efforts from locals and emergency services, the orca stranded on a South Taranaki beach has passed away.13 Mar 07:03 PM
New ZealandCouncil: Sewage video a 'distortion of facts'A video circulating on social media showing sewage flowing from a treatment plant into a stream is a distortion of the facts, says Horowhenua District Council.16 Feb 04:11 AM
TravelGrand old ride on the railsRoger Hall climbs aboard a golf buggy to see some isolated, but beautiful, scenery.18 Jan 11:00 PM
TravelKia ora: Himatangi BeachTry fish and chips at the beach - washed down with as much wildlife as you can handle.01 Oct 08:00 PM
TravelKia ora: Palmerston NorthThis small North Island city is home to more than 100 cultures, finds Elisabeth Easther.20 Aug 09:30 PM
TravelKia ora: WaiouruWild Kaimanawa horses couldn't drag Elisabeth Easther away from this adventurous town.13 Aug 09:30 PM
New ZealandState of emergency remains in placeA state of emergency that was declared in the Whanganui District last night remained in place this morning.20 Jun 08:46 PM
TravelKia Ora: WoodvilleA town rich in history and teeming with native birdlife charms Elisabeth Easther.30 May 11:20 PM
TravelWhat's new on Ruapehu?Jane Jeffries looks forward to ski season at the North Island's great mountain.28 May 05:00 PM
