New ZealandLucky, lucky, lucky – NZ man gets three kidney transplants over 40 years John Kearns received his first transplant in 1987, thanks to his sister Liz.27 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui pool tragedy: Coroner questions how lifeguard thought boy was just 'holding his breath'Further investigations revealed the 7-year-old was unresponsive.27 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: New Whanganui pharmacy owner’s journey from Nigeria to the river cityIn 2015, pharmacy owner Shope Olawoyin began thinking about leaving Nigeria. 21 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumNew Zealand'Out of control': Numbers waiting too long for specialist appointments reach 60,00003 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan shot by police transferred back to Whanganui HospitalThe man was shot after allegedly assaulting officers on December 12.19 Dec 03:02 AM
New Zealand'He’s a little warrior': Whanganui hit-and-run victim out of comaThe family have blown away by the support they've received from the Whanganui community.22 Nov 02:09 AM
New ZealandWhanganui recording increase in Covid-19 case numbersThe increase was likely due to a variant which can somewhat evade immune responses.15 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandDriver and vehicle related to Castlecliff hit-and-run locatedPolice are still interested in CCTV footage.12 Nov 07:47 PM
New ZealandChild in hospital after Castlecliff hit-and-runPolice are urging the driver of the car to come forward.11 Nov 10:37 PM
New Zealand'Terrible people': Scammers steal $350k from mum as hubby fights for life in hospital"That money was an inheritance ... and I’ve gone and f***ed it up."09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandThree in hospital after car crashThe incident occurred around 9.45am on Thursday.19 Jul 11:51 PM
New ZealandWhanganui man in Wellington Hospital after assaultPolice have asked members of the public for information concerning the assault.19 Jun 03:36 AM
New ZealandOne in hospital after quad bike crashHato Hone St John, Police and Fire Emergency New Zealand all responded to the crash.03 Apr 02:56 AM
New ZealandPolice call for witnesses after crash in WhanganuiThe incident between a ute and a motorbike happened at around 12.30pm on Wednesday.29 Mar 01:28 AM
New ZealandOne in Wellington ICU from Turakina crashHato Hone St John responded to the crash with three ambulances.17 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandPolice call for witnesses to Okoia crashPolice are seeking a red 1997 Nissan Maxima after a crash on Monday.31 Jan 02:43 AM
New ZealandWhanganui Hospital put into lockdownA witness saw a man being led away in handcuffs.22 Dec 01:50 AM
New ZealandMan's lower leg amputated after doctors fail to treat ingrown toenail properlyHe had his leg amputated three months after going to hospital with an ingrown nail.03 Oct 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Wholly preventable': Ear infection turns fatal for man in his 30sThe man died in spite of his multiple attempts to seek help from the ED.15 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandChildren's mental health: Services at 'crisis point' as demand surges and staff departMental health providers are struggling to cope with growing need in the wake of Covid-19.24 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui DHB boss appointed to new Health NZ roleHealth NZ's central region covers around 954,000 people.21 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHospital's mental health unit moved to Wicksteed StPatients and staff were moved to the Te Rito site on Wicksteed St about two weeks ago.08 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand10,000 allied health workers walk off the jobToday's strike comes after more than 18 months of negotiations.15 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuExcitement at health locality pilot announcement: 'Now the hard work begins.'Local health leaders welcome Whanganui being named as one of nine pilot networks.21 Apr 05:00 PM
KahuNew Covid-19 support clinic set up in WhanganuiThe clinic's purpose is to provide assessment and treatment to Covid-positive people.29 Mar 10:25 PM
New ZealandCrisis point as DHBs grapple with health staff shortagesThousands of health staff around NZ are off work with Covid, leaving others overworked.23 Mar 06:18 PM
New ZealandDHB board member roles scrapped three months before term endsTime is ticking for DHB board members who won't be needed come July 1.10 Mar 03:24 AM
