New ZealandExplosion in Castlecliff, Whanganui being investigatedExplosion at commercial property believed to be suspicious.18 Jan 07:29 PM
KahuCovid-19 saliva testing clinic opens in WhanganuiThe collaborative is led by Tupoho Social Services with iwi and district council support.18 Jan 01:10 AM
New ZealandTruck versus pole triggers explosionThe crash caused electrical arcing, leading to a fire and explosion.16 Jan 08:30 PM
New Zealand'No warning': Eruption surges sink 12 boats, smash marinaNorthland - just recovering from lockdown - takes another hit.16 Jan 03:00 PM
TravelYou voted. We listened. Summer's top-rated experiences revealedThe votes are in. Kiwis have nominated their top summer to-dos and here are the finalists.15 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandWhanganui-shot film 'X' set for release in March"For cineastes, it is just like cabinet food."14 Jan 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe 20-year-old analyst keeping a 'football eye' on the Wellington PhoenixHe has been in Sydney with the team since the start of November.14 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandKaimaumau wetlands: Sacred sites, rare flora and fauna complicate fire fightBurning for 22 days, the fire has covered an area the size of 2400 football fields.08 Jan 03:38 AM
New ZealandThe heat is on: Temps to hit 30C again as fine weather spreads across NZThe weekend is shaping up to be sizzling hot, with temperatures hitting 30C or higher.07 Jan 08:01 PM
New Zealand'Unprecedented' summer drownings: 14 fatalities in holiday periodThe toll takes in every age range, water activity and ethnicity.05 Jan 08:10 PM
New ZealandAnother scorcher for northern Kiwis, while parts of south see a cool changeAuckland, Rotorua, Tauranga, New Plymouth and Whangārei will hit 27C today.05 Jan 06:28 PM
New ZealandKaimaumau fire: Residents ready to evacuateSeaside township remains on high alert as fire continues to rage around the countryside.04 Jan 05:15 PM
TravelSummer travel ideas: Where to see native birds in the North IslandBird-watching opportunities abound in the North Island. Here's where to find them.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSweltering hot start to 2022, with high temperatures forecastTemperatures are forecast to hit as high as 30C for the start of 2022.31 Dec 05:30 AM
New ZealandNew Year's Day weather: What will 2022 bring?All you need to know for your New Year celebrations.30 Dec 06:41 PM
New ZealandReport highlights 'organisational deficiencies' in DoC's Whanganui districtInvestigation resulted in all field work in the Whanganui District stopping for 90 days.28 Dec 11:43 PM
New ZealandSummer deluge: Parts of North Island warned to brace for heavy rain, possible thunderstormsSevere weather watch for parts of the North Island with heavy downpours on the way.27 Dec 09:50 PM
New ZealandSunny spell for North Island, but heavy rain to hit CoastWarm and sunny weather forecast for North Island as Kiwis prepare to see in the New Year.26 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuFour babies born in Whanganui Hospital on Christmas Day"It was quite a busy day."26 Dec 03:00 AM
AirlinesKiwi Xmas: Air NZ expects 30,000 people todayNew Zealanders have eagerly taken to the skies and roads this Christmas eve.24 Dec 04:45 AM
New Zealand'Huge relief': Kayaker rescued off Whanganui coastA member of the public alerted Coastguard Wanganui.23 Dec 09:30 PM
TravelNew things to do in NZ this summer: WairarapaSummer is sorted at Wairarapa with an exciting new line up or tourist attractions.21 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington set for another wet, wild and windy dayGusts reached up to 120km/h in Wellington yesterday.20 Dec 07:15 PM
New Zealand'Terrified': Homeless family of seven 'squat' in empty house'My desperation surpassed my fear,' says mum-of-five Ashleigh Wawatai.20 Dec 04:59 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAJ Hackett revisits the birthplace of commercial bungy after 30 years"It has to be one of the most powerful places on Earth."17 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhanganui teacher retires after 50 years in educationA lot has changed during the 50 years Gillian Eades has been in education.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFlooding and slips hit roads around countryHeavy rain warnings are put in place for Coromandel, Bay of Plenty and Gisborne regions.15 Dec 08:53 AM
New ZealandWhanganui records second hottest December day since 1978Whanganui's temperature soared up to 29.3 degrees on Wednesday.15 Dec 02:30 AM
New ZealandAuckland's great escape, emotional reunions; police turn away unvetted iwi checkpoint volunteersThe Auckland border has been in place for more than 100 days.14 Dec 08:35 PM
New ZealandMan pleads not guilty to ill treatment of children at Lake AliceThe 89-year-old appeared in Whanganui District Court today.14 Dec 01:45 AM
New ZealandTropical Cyclone Ruby expected to miss NZ, but will bring more heavy rainTropical Cyclone Ruby is not forecast to hit New Zealand directly, but will bring rain.14 Dec 01:08 AM
New ZealandFreight train derails after heavy rain causes washoutA locomotive and about 12 wagons came off the track near Hunterville.13 Dec 09:10 PM
New Zealand'Full of holes': Up to 20 per cent of infected travellers could be missed by rapid antigen testingFree rapid antigen tests will be rolled out at pharmacies as the Auckland border lifts.13 Dec 02:56 AM
EnvironmentMonarch butterflies find home in Whanganui gardenIn 30 years, Margaret Innes hadn't seen so many monarchs in her garden.12 Dec 04:00 PM
