PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Quite a lot to digest': Trends show how Whanganui could look in 10 yearsWith a high-growth model, the district could have a population of 52,981 by 2034.09 Oct 05:33 PM
New Zealand'Ridiculous' Vakarorogo record try haul secures home semi for WhanganuiIt's all on next week at Cooks Gardens.01 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Dream run': Horrocks clocks up 100 games for Whanganui'It's been a bit of a dream run, to be fair, without any injuries.'01 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandŌhakune social housing going ahead despite council, community dispute'You can consult until the cows come home, but you’ll never satisfy all parties.'28 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Iconic’ Ōpiki Bridge partly collapses into riverHistorian Val Burr is urging local councils to take responsibility for fixing the bridge.25 Sep 11:31 PM
New ZealandDancers celebrate four decades of putting their best feet forwardPalmerston North’s Over 50s Dance Group started in 1983.25 Sep 10:56 PM
New ZealandWhanganui fall short in Heartland Series rugby final'You can't win them all. I'm still proud of them,' the coach said.24 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRob RattenburyRob Rattenbury: Schools entrench strong networksOPINION: We knew all the stories, the jokes, the traditions.24 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandRugby: Whanganui climb to second with win over Wairarapa BushIt was the first of consecutive Bruce Steel Memorial Cup defences.24 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandSister, 14, had to break news of siblings' deaths in horrific tanker crash to parentsThe teen had to translate news of the deaths to her parents on behalf of police.21 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNo international events unless Cooks Gardens track resurfacedThe track needs to be recertified every 12 years to be able to hold international events.19 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTop photographer Peter Bush's work to be preservedSome 300,000 items have been donated to Te Manawa Museum.19 Sep 05:00 AM
KahuNew play acknowledges the past with humour and musicPlay set to strike a chord with those separated from their roots.19 Sep 03:56 AM
New ZealandWhanganui brace for resurgent East Coast as top-four race heats upThis will be the strongest rugby outfit to journey from Ruatōria for a generation.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandRugby: Whanganui leap into top four with win over North Otago'We're just playing every game like a knockout game now.'10 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandElection 2023: On the campaign trail in the wide-open seat of Ikaroa-RāwhitiThere were so many laughs, you could almost forget the dramatic backdrop to this campaign.06 Sep 10:41 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRuapehu council and property owners clash over Ōhakune developmentAn online petition opposing the development gained over 1200 signatures.04 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui dig deep for win over Wairarapa-BushWingers Alice Ireton and Paris Munro both scored doubles.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDave Mollard: Being the odd one outOPINION: It is a feeling many Kiwis have felt their whole lives but not me.28 Aug 09:53 PM
New ZealandBalance Aotearoa to hold concert for mental health awarenessIt's hoped the concert will provide a sense of community.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMarchers call for God's peace for Palmerston NorthMarch for Peace was organised by two former gang members and Legacy Church.27 Aug 09:50 PM
New ZealandNow that's not boring: Palmy players' Lotto luckTwo of four First Division winners were from the city.27 Aug 03:35 AM
New ZealandCompany sentenced over ski bus crash that killed schoolgirlThe ski field company earlier admitted two charges brought by WorkSafe over the crash.23 Aug 06:10 AM
New ZealandPlans to prepare rural areas for massive weather events'Being able to tell people you're okay... that is hugely important.'21 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan charged for alleged role as money mule in scamsThe accused man will appear in court on Tuesday.21 Aug 07:52 AM
OpinionStefan Speller: Tackling crime in the CBDOPINION: Stefan Speller asks what role councils should play in crime prevention.21 Aug 04:36 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRob Rattenbury: Shopping a doddle with quieter pace of lifeOPINION: A bad traffic day is when Rob Rattenbury gets two red lights at the city bridge.20 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRepairs almost compete on road 'that keeps on giving''We just need the weather to dry things out a bit and then we’ll be into the sealing.'20 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSnow problem as records fall on magic mountainSnowfall on Ruapehu is bringing the best skiing conditions for years there.20 Aug 06:12 AM
New ZealandFire crews battle to put out Horowhenua blazeLocals on social media were concerned about gas bottles in neighbouring properties.15 Aug 10:41 AM
New Zealand‘We’re going to miss him forever’: Superstar cat 'went out on his own terms'Rodney the cat spent his last days "sun-puddling" in Otamatea.14 Aug 11:16 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'People need to start taking responsibility': Puppies dumped, animal facilities at capacity'We can't just keep taking litters of puppies.'14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui Mayor given 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity'The group is working on behalf of all councils across the country.14 Aug 05:00 PM