New ZealandWoodville shearer sets new world recordThe eight-hour tally of 601 lambs was 91 better than the previous record.05 Feb 04:02 AM
New ZealandChateau Tongariro Hotel closes todayThe historic hotel has been shut due to seismic concerns.05 Feb 12:28 AM
New ZealandYouth council puts the call out to artistsArtworks will be on display during the Artists Open Studios.03 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA sneak peek into former mayor's exhaustive cricket libraryNestled among the books is a letter from Sir Donald Bradman.03 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChallenging talks ahead as projected rates rise sits at 8.4%There are still "very difficult discussions and decisions” to come.03 Feb 03:34 AM
New ZealandBuilders "ready to go" at Taihape health hubFunding has come from a variety of sources.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandAir Chathams escapes worst of Auckland Airport flooding“Everything has been back on track since then."01 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandEnd of an era for Dannevirke NewsDannevirke's newspaper archives have a new home.31 Jan 11:33 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGreyhound racing returning to WhanganuiRacing could recommence in early March following three weeks of trials.31 Jan 04:00 PM
KahuDave Mollard: What is good for Māori is good for all KiwisOpinion: We are still a long way from all of us having the same opportunities.30 Jan 11:12 PM
New ZealandAnyone got 20 free hectares for the Whanganui A&P Show?“I was gobsmacked by how many people turned up, and by how big that community is."30 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRuapehu cleaning up but more bad weather expectedRoad outages will be cleared “as soon as possible”.30 Jan 02:37 AM
New ZealandAbbreviated music festival still brings heat to Ridgway St'There was no point crying, we just had to pivot and get on it with it.'27 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRental market is high on supply but are prices a barrier?New data shows the median weekly rent in the Whanganui district was $465 in December.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandJiu-jitsu and pancakes: Adam Crick's perfect weekendUltramarathons take a back seat this particular weekend.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandOffers of help flood in after 'next-level' vandalism at bike parkThe bike park shelter has been removed due to ongoing vandalism.26 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGoodbye to bottlenecks: New expressway plans welcomed'There are still a few bottlenecks but when they’re gone, it will get better and better.'25 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Iconic' piece of Mountains to Sea Trail reopensThe 36-kilometre Mangapurua Track starts from the end of Ruatiti Road.24 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Relentless' Ngarewa-Packer challenging again in Te Tai HauāuruIt's still unclear who she will be up against.24 Jan 03:24 AM
TravelA city with a past: Unearthing scandals and secrets in WhanganuiThere's no time like the present to air Whanganui's dirty laundry.26 Nov 10:29 PM
New Zealand'Definitely in a third wave': Council brings back Covid response measuresRegular rapid antigen testing, social distancing and face masks return to facility.18 Nov 03:35 AM
KahuContinuity the key for Turia reappointmentThe usual stand-down period has been avoided.17 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuTe Awa Tupua: Whanganui at the confluence of global trendsOPINION: The sacred river can ensure intergenerational prosperity for the region.16 Nov 04:00 PM
Black FernsHopes Black Ferns' World Cup triumph will inspire more girlsThe Whanganui Rugby chairman thinks the win will empower more women to give rugby a go.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice investigating after man stabbedThe incident took place early on Sunday morning.06 Nov 11:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWage squeeze: 'We'll pay the best, the most that we can'Chamber chair Glenda Brown said businesses are pressured to pay premium wage rates.04 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Whanganui mayor who was 'expunged' from historyA new book shines a light on the life of former Whanganui mayor Charles Mackay.04 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuKura students gather to celebrate its 30th birthdaySmall Dannevirke school Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Tamaki-Nui-a-Rua celebrates big milestone.30 Oct 01:32 AM
New ZealandMan, 48, in custody after shots fired during family harm call-outOfficers went to a Foxton house to talk to him when shots were fired.27 Oct 06:35 PM
New ZealandLong-time councillor lauds Three Waters in maiden MP addressSoraya Peke-Mason's swearing-in has allowed NZ to join an exclusive group of countries.25 Oct 06:00 AM
RugbyWhanganui fall short in Meads Cup final to South CanterburyThe visitors took a strong fight to a team at their peak at Pleasant Point.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Organised chaos' at blokart World ChampsThere will be five days of racing at Sanson.21 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDistill my beating heart: Locally made gin and vodka ready to go'Everyone is willing to share their experiences and help each other along the way'.21 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentGovt probes allegations of mistreatment at Chateau TongariroGovt investigation probes allegations of staff mistreatment at iconic Tongariro hotel.21 Oct 04:00 PM
