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
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
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
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
New ZealandOfficer bashed, person stabbed at gathering of 'anti-social road users'Police are calling for witnesses after a 'volatile' early-morning encounter.12 Feb 12:38 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Live at Lads for the kidsLads brewery fundraising for Starship Children's Hospital with live band this Saturday.11 Feb 02:26 AM
New ZealandBurglary victim told he'd inherited debt from previous owner"He turned up and said the debt is yours."10 Feb 05:25 AM
CrimeOffender turns life around after stealing horse floatFinancial strife caused Wayne Maunder to turn to crime but he's since got back on track.09 Feb 01:13 AM
CrimeRecidivist disqualified driver threatened with jail termAndrew Springfield was warned continuing to flout the law by driving could result in jail.09 Feb 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Devastating' dog attack kills at least 80 lambs, many more injuredCost of shearing and burying adds to financial loss from dog attack on lambs.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: DIY publishing celebratedWhanganui Zine Fest to put DIY publishing on show.07 Feb 06:08 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain hits North Island - new warnings of more to comeAdding to the humidity, intense rain is forecast for east from Hawke's Bay to Coromandel.05 Feb 11:27 PM
New ZealandCar crashes into powerpole in Foxton, police attendingDiversions are in place as crews work to restore the powerlines.04 Feb 11:13 PM
KahuPGF-funded marae upgrade project nears completionA $16 million marae renovation programme is drawing to a close.04 Feb 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuMōkai Pātea negotiators 'intend to be victorious'Mōkai Pātea people want old wrongs righted and a new future through their claims.01 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNgarewa-Packer calls for 'real-time' Omicron updates'They need to adjust to us.'01 Feb 01:55 AM
New ZealandFive suffer minor injuries in central Whanganui crashThere were no serious injuries in two-car collision, say police.29 Jan 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahu'You want good thoughts': The art of tukutuku weavingWeaving is an experiential way into the richness of Māori culture.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We are prepared': Whanganui braces for OmicronThere is "plenty of work ahead" as Omicron nears the River City.28 Jan 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Not for police to tell families what they need': Top cops take knowledge to WellingtonAn 'integrated community response' to home violence is making a difference.28 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandWorld Athletics honours Peter Snell and Cooks GardensSnell set a new world record on the Whanganui track on January 27, 1962.26 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandTesting surge in Palmerston North, no new Omicron cases todayJetstar check-In at the capital's domestic airport is the latest location of interest.25 Jan 10:41 PM
New ZealandLake Alice Hospital: Accused psychiatrist dies at age 92He was accused of using electric shocks and paralysing drugs to punish patients.25 Jan 10:31 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhanganui benefit numbers fall in 2021 driven by industry growthExtra effort put into getting long-term beneficiaries into work, minister says.25 Jan 04:00 PM