New Zealand'Stressful': 97 per cent of schools in Taranaki, Manawatū-Whanganui have Covid-19 cases"We can't change the pandemic, we can only change how we respond to it."15 Mar 01:32 AM
New ZealandWhanganui's Fitzherbert Ave extension opensThe $3 million project was originally expected to open last August.11 Mar 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhanganui couple in Poland shelter Ukraine families"We are watching this horror, but we are close enough to make some kind of difference."09 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNearly 25,000 Covid cases in Lower North Island, Palmerston North Hospital opens specialised Covid wardThe specialised 32-bed ward recently underwent a medical gas upgrade.09 Mar 04:00 PM
KahuMuseum brings in succession planA new role will allow someone to learn about curation of the taonga Māori collection.09 Mar 01:15 AM
CrimeDefendant hit woman to escape being attacked, lawyer claimsA man charged with wounding with intent was acting in self-defence, his lawyer claims.08 Mar 12:30 AM
CrimeUnrestrained children in car as disqualified driver fleesMichael Waitokia had three unrestrained children in his car when he fled police.07 Mar 09:30 PM
CrimePolice hear man's threats to kill ex-partnerPeter Hitchcock didn't realise police were listening when he threatened to kill his ex.07 Mar 07:30 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuIwi to lead Jobs for Nature project in Whanganui catchmentThe project includes 290km of fencing, 630,000 plants and 100ha of pest and weed control.07 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Desperately seeking DannevirkeDannevirke is in Tararua District. Or is it?04 Mar 12:58 AM
KahuPākaitore Day 2022 turns focus to CovidIwi health services were handing out products and information at Pākaitore Day.28 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandSH3 South Taranaki near Mokoia blocked following crashMotorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.28 Feb 01:30 AM
PremiumPremiumKahu'She's very special': Te Ara a Maria visits Whanganui"She's like an icon really. She's very special."27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Dumplings tea and CCPLa Fiesta activities include classes on cooking, papermaking, music, art and wellbeing.27 Feb 05:04 AM
New ZealandJudge slams Hell's Angels code of silence after violent attack: 'you chose to protect extreme violence and cowardice'Three Hell's Angels associates refused to talk about a man who was beaten into a coma.25 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIs Whanganui an employees' market?It's no longer a case of a "rigid nine-to-five in an office".25 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand50 years on: The day Maadi Cup underdogs Whanganui High School made historyIn 1972, Whanganui High School upset cross-town rivals Collegiate in the Maadi Cup.25 Feb 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSchools urged to not let Covid 19 cancel traditional campsThe Y would like to see schools work harder to ensure "invaluable" camps can go ahead.24 Feb 04:00 PM
CrimeWhanganui Hospital reopens after bomb scare lockdownNo evidence was found to substantiate the threat.24 Feb 04:20 AM
EnvironmentComment: Whio, what an investmentOpinion: Let's keep the investment flowing until we see whio on every river bend.21 Feb 04:56 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuGroups work together for better Māori employment outcomesMāori employment plan works alongside advances in education, health - Katarina Hina.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Colour for Cross StCommunity initiative to make Whanganui route more people-friendly in the short term.20 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandThe Auckland problem: Higher infection rate, lower booster uptakeUnboosted Aucklanders eligible for their third jab need to get it now, expert says.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLive: Police warning - 'serious concerns' over safety at concert at Parliament protestMeanwhile, mayor is calling for urgent financial support for affected businesses.19 Feb 03:58 PM
New ZealandLive: 1901 new Covid-19 cases as Omicron continues its surgeThat brings the number of active community cases across the country to 11,601.18 Feb 10:53 PM
PremiumPremiumTechnologyIs esports the next big sport in the region?"There is a draw card between healthy gaming and unhealthy gaming."18 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahu'It's a tough time': Te Manu Atatū's plan to help businesses through Covid"It's a tough time to be in business without any external support."18 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuNgāti Maika welcomes restoration of Pākaraka name to settlementNgāti Maika sees the decision as "an acknowledgment and tribute to our tupuna".18 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandA North Island town's name has officially changed - here's why"None of the reasons given against changing outweighed the case to right this wrong."16 Feb 03:20 AM
KahuTeam to care for taonga Māori collectionIt's the first arrangement of its kind in Aotearoa.15 Feb 03:10 AM
KahuManaaki campaign aims to support region in challenging timesThe "Are you all goods?" campaign is running over 10 weeks.14 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMassive effort given to clear downed trees and to restore power to homesMost of the power should be restored to the remaining homes today.14 Feb 01:57 AM
New ZealandCyclone Dovi: Households without power; trees damage cars; slips, road closuresWild weather caused havoc across the country - now the clean-up has started.13 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandBig boost for Big Boost - Kiwis flock to get booster job as Omicron surgesThe equivalent of one Kiwi city's population got their booster over 28 hours.12 Feb 04:00 PM
