New ZealandMan linked to Ruatiti double homicide probe pleads not guilty to new chargesThe man denies two separate charges that are not linked to the killings.28 Jan 09:54 PM
New Zealand‘Something awful is going to happen’: Hordes of roaming deer spark residents' fearsResidents say roaming deer are eating gardens and causing road near-misses.08 Jan 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Just like having a toddler': Council urges caution on puppy presents'People just don’t realise how much training, time, and money they have to dedicate'.22 Dec 04:00 PM
CrimePolice issue arrest warrant for man linked to Ruatiti double homicide as hunt for him continues 16 Dec 12:38 AM
New ZealandFood drive donations down by half while food support needs double'[It’s] just a reflection of how tight times are.'22 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Mixed messages add to freedom camping issuesOPINION: Responsible freedom camping relies on knowing and respecting the rules.14 Oct 04:00 PM
Politics'Racist attack' or 'corrosive obsession' on race? 25 areas remove Māori wards, 17 keep themThe Herald’s interactive map shows referendum results across the country.11 Oct 08:42 PM
New ZealandGovernment may shift local elections to Electoral Commission after errorsMāori ward candidates’ profiles were left out of voting packs in three districts.29 Sep 09:57 PM
New ZealandCalls grow for reprint after voting papers error in Hastings electionThe booklet skipped from page 12 to 29, cutting out some wards.25 Sep 02:09 AM
KahuTurnout lagging in Whanganui's general ward and district’s new Māori wardWhanganui District Council candidates are concerned about low voting paper returns.22 Sep 09:08 PM
KahuPhil ‘Bear’ Reweti fighting for Māori voiceIt is a change he has campaigned for across the past three elections.17 Sep 11:00 PM
Kahu'We need Māori voices influencing the decisions that affect our whenua'Julie Herewini says Whanganui’s first Māori ward election offers a historic opportunity.16 Sep 11:00 PM
KahuPapakāinga builder stands for Māori Ward seatKiritahi Firmin is one of five candidates vying for two Whanganui Māori Ward seats.15 Sep 03:00 AM
KahuCouncil rejects $70k fix for Māori Ward botch-upWhanganui's council has ruled out spending $70,000 of ratepayer money to fix the error.14 Sep 11:04 PM
New ZealandLocal elections: Geoff Hipango’s vision for community prosperity'I absolutely love this place, and I want to see it thrive.'11 Sep 10:34 PM
New Zealand'Kick in the guts': Apology issued after Māori ward candidate profiles left out of voting bookletVoters miss out on candidate information: 'Quite frankly, we were a bit upset about that.'09 Sep 11:40 PM
New ZealandWater showdown: Mayor's affordability plea rejectedRuapehu District Council will go ahead with a partnership with Whanganui.13 Aug 10:19 PM
New ZealandMayor demands water plan U-turnRuapehu's mayor says the two-council model would cause 'extreme unaffordability'.07 Aug 09:15 PM
Herald NOWMeet the Whanganui district mayor Andrew TripeRyan Bridge speaks to Whanganui district mayor Andrew Tripe on achieving the lowest rates rise in New Zealand.Watch03 Aug 09:04 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Can citizens’ assemblies improve local government decision-making?OPINION: Whanganui's council paid 40 people $500 to come up with a recommendation or two.22 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandDeparting councillor: ‘Social media abuse has got out of hand’Long-serving Whanganui district councillor Jenny Duncan is calling it quits.19 Jul 10:03 PM
New ZealandThe 2.2% dream: What we would need to sacrifice to get the lowest rate rise in NZThe biggest battleground at Hawke’s Bay’s local elections will be rates.18 Jul 06:00 PM
CrimePolice arrest 19 Hells Angels members, 72 charges laidThe Whanganui chapter's president and vice-president are among those arrested.15 Jul 03:26 AM
New ZealandGas leak in Feilding leaves two in hospital, emergency response under wayTwo people have been taken to hospital after a gas leak at a house in the Manawatū town.12 Jul 12:35 AM
New Zealand'Not giving it up': Wagon battle with state housing rages onRobyn Dandy bought the wagon to honour her late grandson and fulfil a promise.10 Jun 08:29 AM
TourismSarjeant Gallery visitor numbers revealed Of the 83,000 visitors, 60% are expected to be from outside Whanganui.08 Jun 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