New ZealandNames of Kevin Ratana murder-accused revealedOne remains suppressed as three more plead not guilty in Whanganui District Court06 Feb 10:50 PM
CrimeChester Borrows: Why prisoners need care"What do you think we should do with people who do bad things?"01 Feb 04:00 AM
PoliticsChester Borrows: From the mouths of babes . . .It's not the New Zealand I want to live in, but it's the only New Zealand some people know01 Feb 03:00 AM
KahuPeters says jobs priority as Ratana celebrations kick offPolitical year kicks off at annual Ratana celebrations23 Jan 11:55 PM
PoliticsGifts from Prime Minister well received, and symbolic of commitmentPrime Minister's symbolic gifts appreciated, play by children well received09 Nov 02:34 AM
KahuThousands headed to Ratana for centenary celebrationsExhibition of Ratana history opens as celebrations begin06 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuRatana gears up for 100th anniversary celebrationsArdern and other party leaders head to Ratana for centenary celebrations.05 Nov 05:08 AM
KahuPressure mounts as Rātana prepares for centenaryOrganising a huge 100-year celebration at Rātana Pā has had some rough patches.27 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandRatana homicide: Police seek drone footagePolice seeking aerial footage of homicide scene18 Oct 07:39 PM
New ZealandPrime Minister coming, crowd of 25,000About 25,000 people are expected to arrive for Ratana's big day - November 809 Oct 07:00 AM
EnvironmentOverall improvement in many facets of freshwaterMixed results in 10-year trend for region waterways.06 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandRatana Church minister accused of child sex offendingA minister of the Ratana Church has been charged with sexual offending against a child.23 Aug 12:43 AM
New ZealandBus crash service at RātanaA service of thanks is held at ratana for supporters of Manawatu bus crash.02 Aug 11:01 PM
RugbyWanganui club rugby's semifinalists foundRuapehu overrun Pirates, Border clock up a century against Ngamatapouri, Taihape survive.08 Jul 10:49 AM
RugbyWanganui Premier rugby comes down to the wireMarist, Taihape and Border - three into two won't go.01 Jul 10:15 AM
RugbyMarist move up, Kaierau gone in tough Premier rugby roundRearanging of the Top 4 after Ruapehu impressive away win over Border.24 Jun 09:00 AM
RugbyDo or die for Kaierau against Marist in Premier rugbyMarist could break into Top 4, or Kaierau could keep faint hopes alive.21 Jun 12:19 PM
RugbyRugby table rejigWeekend Whanganui rugby results cause log jams at top of the table17 Jun 11:30 AM
CrimeWhanganui news: Woman on drugs charges; drove while disqualified; Ratana talkNews in brief: Woman on drug, shoplifting charges; Ratana talk; driving when disqualified13 Jun 09:02 AM
RugbyRugby: Ruapehu beat the Ratana men without mouthguardsEmbarrassing for minnows to have three players sent from field for no mouthguards.10 Jun 10:19 AM
RugbyTaihape and Ruapehu swap with Border and PiratesGrand Hotel Challenge Shield shifts 154km from Waverley to Taihape.27 May 09:50 AM
RugbyWhat's your name? What's your number?Frustration from Premier rugby teams wearing different jersey numbers from official lists24 May 10:10 PM
EntertainmentCrowds fill marae for reggae muso's tangiRoads around Raetihi choked as musicians and others farewell Carl Perkins on Saturday.13 May 06:30 PM
RugbyTaihape lock down fourth spot at halfway pointImportant win for a little breathing room on Kaierau and Marist in the race to semifinals.06 May 09:00 AM
New ZealandRoad signs riddled with bullet holesResidents are concerned over firearm use in rural area near Ratana.03 May 05:00 PM
RugbyPirates vs Ruapehu for all the marbles on Saturday.Biggest game of the year so far with Paul Mitchell Cup and Challenge Shield on the line.03 May 11:25 AM
RugbyBorder pick up big win in the hunt for Round 1 Paul Mitchell Cup CupTen tries scored by visitors in rainy conditions at Marton Park.29 Apr 11:16 AM
RugbyRuapehu impressive against Marist, Taihape out of jail against KaierauTaihape win thriller with Kaierau to get back into the top four.29 Apr 09:40 AM
RugbyRua need to go back-to-back at Spriggens for Paul Mitchell CupPaul Mitchell Cup will go right down to the final games of the first round26 Apr 10:45 PM
RugbyRugby points tableWhanganui club rugby weekend wrap and points table after round 522 Apr 09:45 AM
RugbyKaierau's young guns need to step upAlso, emotional day in Waverley with Jake Alabaster Shield on the line for the first time12 Apr 11:55 AM
RugbyBattle of Spriggens Park renewed for 2018Marist to receive first true test in Grand Hotel Challenge Shield challenge to Pirates05 Apr 11:40 AM
RugbyKaierau catch Pirates for derby drawPirates keep their Challenge Shield but Premier points are shared.01 Apr 09:40 AM
