PremiumPremiumOpinionMerepeka Raukawa-TaitMerepeka Raukawa-Tait: Which politicians impressed at RātanaThere was plenty of laughter and good advice for the politicians.24 Jan 11:00 PM
PoliticsGuard of honour for Jacinda Ardern as she leaves Parliament for final time as PMJacinda Ardern's term will officially end before midday.24 Jan 09:35 PM
KahuThe Ratana Pā kitchen is run like a military operationBehind every big event there's a team of volunteers.23 Jan 08:42 PM
KahuWhanganui on world stage at international film festivalWhanganui is on the world stage at an international film festival in France.23 May 05:00 PM
KahuRātana whānau begin selection process of eighth tumuakiThe mōrehu will follow a constitution written in 2002 to appoint the new leader.19 May 09:40 PM
KahuInspirational Rātana leader diesThe 50,000 Ratana Church faithful are mourning the loss of its leader.10 May 09:17 PM
KahuMāori wards included for Rangitīkei electionsEach ward represents a population of approximately 1400.12 Apr 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuNew 10-piece band rises from Rātana Pā"We want to go to the top. We'll definitely make that happen."20 Aug 05:00 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 ZealandRātana leader urges followers to break away from LabourIt's only the second time the Labour Party won't be at Rātana in their 84-year alliance.21 Jan 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLeigh-Marama McLachlanLeigh-Marama McLachlan: Rātana without politicians a welcome breakIt will be a different Rātana event at the end of the month with no politicians.15 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuPoliticians not invited to Ratana Pā this yearRatana marae committee plans one-day event, for Ratana followers only.12 Jan 04:30 AM
New ZealandHigh-profile Nat MPs Brownlee, Smith, Bishop set to lose seatsUp to 20 seats could change hands tonight, most - but not all - to Labour.17 Oct 07:23 AM
PoliticsLocal Focus: Who is Soraya Peke-Mason, Labour candidate for Rangitīkei?Councillor to candidate, Soraya Peke-Mason from Rātana. Made with funding from NZ On Air.04 Oct 11:51 PM
RugbyMarist v Border could go either wayBorder and Marist could easily been in reverse places on the table heading into Saturday.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFace left unrecognisable: MP's estranged brother sentenced for brutal murder of womanEric Ara Mete has been sentenced for the murder of Lorna-Anne Marie Thompson.03 Jul 04:56 AM
RugbyKickoff! Wanganui's premier rugby season belatedly beginsThe competition draw format has been remade three times since early March.02 Jul 05:00 PM
CrimeTheft from Ratana Church in Whangārei"I would like to think we could reach out to those people and possibly help them."05 Jun 07:00 PM
New Zealand'So cute': New images of Neve steal show at Rātana"She did so well considering the speeches went on for about an hour!"24 Jan 05:15 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuClaire Trevett: Simon Bridges gets Neve-d in election year openerElection year opener delivered Neve, insults and a metaphor that backfired on Bridges.24 Jan 04:39 AM
KahuFirst images: Neve makes her first visit to RātanaIn 2018, Jacinda Ardern promised to take Neve to Rātana - she has delivered on it.24 Jan 01:47 AM
KahuBridges: PM's 'hands are soft' in delivering for MāoriSimon Bridges welcomed at Ratana with Māori Party and Vision NZ's Hannah and Brian Tamaki.23 Jan 11:12 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuAudrey Young: Whānau Ora dispute all about controlThe 'ownership' of Whānau Ora is at stake.21 Jan 05:45 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuBest of 2019: Can Che Wilson save the Māori Party?Che Wilson already has a view on whether the Māori Party should work with National again.13 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Diversity brings new faces to councilsNew-look councils moving with the times. Made with funding from NZ On Air.05 Nov 05:54 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Labour MP itching to crack the big leagueHe's been in Parliament since 2011, but who really is Te Tai Tonga MP Rino Tirikatene?04 Sep 07:00 AM
RugbyWhanganui premier rugby: MVP to HughesRuapehu flanker Jamie Hughes pips team mate Campbell Hart for Whanganui rugby MVP honours.17 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSportThe Waverley Horror Show for RatanaEighteen tries to one in an absolute embarrassment at Dallison Park.29 Jun 07:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDisgraced Ratana Church minister jailed for 'predatory', repeated child sex abuseDisgraced Maori church minister jailed for child sex offending.27 Jun 03:00 AM
TravelFormer railway line a mere gouge in a hillsideThe former line of the railway between Turakina and Fordell is gone - but not forgotten.11 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMongrel Mob shooting: $80k to quell gang unrest and investigate killingExtra police officers were brought into Whanganui as part of the investigation.09 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandRatana Church sex offender has multiple Facebook pages shut downCleric convicted of sex offending has multiple Facebook pages shut down.08 Apr 10:22 PM
New ZealandRatana Church minister pleads guilty mid-trial to child sex offencesTrial for Ratana Church Minister ends suddenly after he pleads guilty to all charges04 Apr 10:59 PM
KahuLocal Ratana kapa haka group to be first on stage at nationalsThe Aotea Region's best kapa haka group competes first at Te Matatini this year.18 Feb 04:00 PM
