New ZealandWhanganui River Road reopened after slipThe road is expected to be fully cleared by 9am.12 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Volunteers urgently needed for large productionMuch ado to prepare for this summer's Merry Shakespeare in the Park.12 Oct 05:04 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAir Chathams waits for level 2 to fly to Auckland again"Once we know what we can and can't do, we'll get into it."10 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'The whole country's paying the price for this loose border' - public health expertIt's "crazy" not to protect South Island, and risk needlessly high for north too - expert.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Jacinda hyped me up to get the vaccine': How PM got Raiha Tahuri 'over the line'Jacinda Ardern is on a quickfire tour of the eastern North Island to promote getting jabs.08 Oct 08:41 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: First live art auction this weekendHeritage Art Auctions, auctioning the old fashioned way.07 Oct 02:00 AM
KahuMāori urged to set October 16 as first jab deadlineTe Tai Hauāuru MP Adrian Rurawhe says whānau have a duty of care for each other.07 Oct 12:45 AM
KahuWhanganui DHB Māori vaccination rate behind overall populationIwi leaders talk about trying to lift Māori vaccination rates in Whanganui area06 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelJohnny Nation's world famous Chocolate Éclair Shop changes handsOhakune's famous Chocolate Éclair Shop sold to Taumarunui buyer.05 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuHīkoi protest against Māori representation proposalMāori advocates will march against Ruapehu District Council's representation proposal.05 Oct 04:45 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuTrust keen to get Treaty negotiations startedTaihape iwi sign their first agreement in Treaty of Waitangi claim negotiations01 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Whanganui's 'real heroes'Getting the vaccine is tougher for some than others, but they're still doing it.30 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandMangaweka residents travelling an hour for Covid-19 jabMangaweka locals call for a vaccination clinic and it is on the way30 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe 90% Project: How close is your age group to 90% vaccinated?First dose vaccinations in older Kiwis are more than 90 per cent almost everywhere.29 Sep 05:13 AM
New Zealand'Just doing our little bit': Indie festival wants to require proof of vaccination for entry'We see it as an extension of our health and safety policies.'28 Sep 12:46 AM
New ZealandPink Ribbon Appeal under threat in rural centresThe appeal kicks off in just over a month and more volunteer collectors are needed.24 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCup-winning Kiwi to be immortalised in town's main streetCouncil stumps up $155,000 for bronze casting, community to raise money for plinth.24 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBanned Books Week: 'It's not really our role to censor'The Whanganui District Library stocks 45 of the top 100 most challenged publications.24 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe 90% Project: Why being a transient town makes vaccination vital for BullsRangitīkei mayor and health professionals are encouraged by locals' uptake.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Building an increasingly expensive businessWhanganui builders innovating to tackle supply issues.22 Sep 03:30 AM
KahuBless you: Council considers karakia before meetingsIt follows a councillor walking out in protest at opening a meeting with karakia.22 Sep 12:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'A shocking day': Six greyhounds injured during one race meetThe injuries come after the death of nine dogs at the track over the previous season.21 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuIwi member excited by climate change partnershipJill Sheehy says she's pleased with the co-governance approach for the region's response.20 Sep 02:00 AM
KahuThe 90% Project: Whanganui's Māori vaccination rate struggling to keep upMāori are more than 25 per cent behind Pākehā when it comes to Covid-19 vaccination.19 Sep 05:02 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuWhanganui woman pushing for more Māori in primary sectorAnne-Marie Broughton is a new trustee on the Agri-Women's Development Trust board19 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandThree Aucklanders referred to health authorities after Tauranga tripThe Bay of Plenty DHB has been contacted for comment.18 Sep 08:45 AM
New ZealandLotto Powerball jackpots to $14 million after no winnerIt comes after two Aucklanders took home $500,000 with Lotto First Division on Wednesday.18 Sep 08:45 AM
New Zealand'They've mucked it up': Ōhakune locals angry at Aucklanders who snuck onto ski fieldThe three Aucklanders were arrested on Wednesday. 16 Sep 11:38 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuTe Reo 'essential' in school curriculums"It is essential we normalise Te Reo Māori in mainstream schools."16 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Lucky to be alive': Truck driver freed from vehicle after horror crash north of LevinOne person has been flown to Wellington Hospital in critical condition.14 Sep 09:38 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuEmbracing te reo Māori 'an act of patriotism'Whatahoro Cribb-Fox was born into the generation revitalising Māori language and culture.14 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCastaway: Lockdown leads to extended Pacific holidayNick O'Leary has spent the last 10 weeks cruising around Rarotonga to avoid Covid-19.14 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAnother $150k for pilot academy on the cardsNo decision has yet been made on letting international students into Whanganui.14 Sep 05:00 PM
