KahuNgāti Maru signs $30 million settlement with CrownMore than 150 years since the raupatu of half of the iwi's land, the Crown has apologised.27 Feb 02:31 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuLeigh-Marama McLachlan: Small signs of progress 26 years on from PākaitoreAn important stand by local Māori took place in 1995 and it was not about just one issue.26 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuWhy Wanganui Rugby is adding the 'H'Trevor Olney has long been the driving force behind the decision on the union's name.26 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandWhanganui's South Beach sea had 8 times allowed faecal bacteriaNone of the breaches - which occurred in summer - were reported.25 Feb 12:13 AM
New ZealandPolice investigate 'unexplained' death in Palmerston NorthInformation sought on man's final days.24 Feb 11:14 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuPunakewhitu 'systems failure': What next for the maunga?"It appears to be a systems failure - commonly called a cock-up," the landowner says.24 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuApology over lack of earthworks consultationHorizons Regional Council has admitted it did not include hapū in consultation.23 Feb 07:30 PM
New ZealandHollywood production hits WhanganuiA Whanganui property is set to be centre stage in a new Hollywood movie.23 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuWhanganuitanga at Pākaitore is still on this yearThe annual event will take place on February 28 unless the Covid-19 alert level rises.18 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandRodney returns! Famous runaway cat finds next home after latest escapadeRodney had been on the run since last October.18 Feb 12:58 AM
EmploymentPublic sector employment boosted post-pandemic, and not only in WellingtonIn the year up to last December, 7630 new jobs were created in the public sector.16 Feb 11:55 PM
New ZealandState Highway 5 closed due to fallen treesWaka Kotahi NZTA hopes State Highway 5 will be open by lunchtime today.16 Feb 08:29 PM
New ZealandTwo injured after crash near TaihapeThe single vehicle crash happened around 6pm on Tuesday.16 Feb 08:00 PM
KahuRuapehu mayor, iwi question Covid complianceRuapehu's mayor is concerned after Aucklanders travelled to the region during lockdown.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDog euthanised after attack on childThe council has also confirmed the breed of the dog responsible for the attack.16 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandTree topples on vehicle near HuntervillePolice are responding to the accident on Turakina Valley Rd.15 Feb 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhanganui couple celebrate 75-year marriageTom and Nola Wright spend their time together at their rest home.12 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuMasters Games volunteer's memory honoured as whānau step inThe Whanarere whānau have jumped onto the Masters Games volunteer roster.12 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuLeigh-Marama McLachlan: What defiance over tie symbolisesRawiri Waititi's defiance is an important and timely stand and is hugely symbolic.11 Feb 11:00 PM
KahuNothing gets in the way of Ashley Te Weri and her animalsThe L5 RAT course at AGC Training played a pivotal role in Ashley Te Weri's career.10 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ Masters Games: Meet the athletes competing in the most eventsDon Weston competes to win - but he also aims to have fun.07 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuMuseum Notebook: 'We were poor ... everyone was poor.'Museum Notebook 'We were poor,' grandmother Maudie told me. 'Everyone was poor.'07 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandColleagues shaken after five Mitre 10 staff members assaultedThe incident has left the team shaken.06 Feb 03:43 AM
KahuSustainable living focus for founder of popular online groupWhanganui-based Te Ururangi Rowe is building his Aotearoa Kai Gatherers business.05 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessOpen Country low key on big profit riseNo room for complacency, says chairman.03 Feb 04:28 AM
New ZealandOne person dead after serious crash near WhanganuiThe road was closed for around five hours but has since been re-opened.01 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandPair tried to put spoon up friend's bottom, filmed itThe offending happened during a drunken night out in 2019.01 Feb 09:51 PM
New ZealandChild flown to hospital after dog attackA child was seriously injured after being attacked by a dog on Friday.31 Jan 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuRuapehu Māori ward petition fails at first hurdleThe petition for a poll on the proposed Ruapehu Māori ward has fallen short.31 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHigh summer! Stellar week of sunshine on way for mostSplendid summer is here.30 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuLeigh-Marama McLachlan: Iwi checkpoints about protecting communities'Stop moaning about iwi checkpoints and let Māori leadership help us through.'29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNine newborn puppies found dumped at Whanganui beachThe puppies were discovered at the North Mole on Tuesday morning.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSmall earthquake wakes Whanganui residentsA small earthquake was felt in Whanganui today26 Jan 06:05 PM
New Zealand'It looked like fireworks': Balloon strike sparks fire opposite petrol stationPower was also cut to nearby properties.25 Jan 02:30 AM
