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
PremiumEditorialEditorial: Can citizens’ assemblies improve local government decision-making?22 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandThe 2.2% dream: What we would need to sacrifice to get the lowest rate rise in NZ18 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui pool tragedy: Coroner questions how lifeguard thought boy was just 'holding his breath'27 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandGrounded: Pilot academy investigated after safety complaintsThe academy is permitted to lease aircraft while the investigation is carried out.26 May 02:08 AM
EducationCAA grounds flight school's planes for ‘safety reasons’NZICPA trains international and domestic pilots, including for IndiGo.25 May 04:10 AM
New ZealandCouncil shields identity of chosen 40 citizensMembers are being paid $500 each to provide a recommendation to the council.06 May 08:32 PM
New Zealand'Focus on the basics': Whanganui Mayor pushes back on truancy appealAndrew Tripe says there's a firm directive to councils to focus on the basics.03 May 10:26 PM
New ZealandAnother councillor announces mayoralty bidHe joins Josh Chandulal-Mackay and incumbent Andrew Tripe in the race.02 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Political bias': Rotorua debates LGNZ membership valueThe annual subscription for 2025/26 will be $93,458, up about $8000 on the prior year.01 May 02:00 AM
New Zealand'No apologies': Luxon bullish on fast-tracking seabed mining applicationThe Prime Minister praised Whanganui's council during a visit to the district.30 Apr 04:14 AM
New ZealandStabbing prompts security review for Department of Corrections A staff member was critically injured in the April 9 attack.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncillor says Govt 'abdicating' housing responsibilities 'We are not seeing an improvement on the availability of stock in town.'15 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Really shabby': Deputy mayor decries state of premier parkThe council's boss says Pukenamu Queen's Park should not become a 'bollard farm'.11 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Air Chathams and Air NZ in partnership talks'Smaller operators play a critical role and do an excellent job.'08 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Airline survived Covid and a recession - now for the future'We would be lost without them in Whanganui.'07 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘No fluke’: Proposed rates rise far below forecastIt has taken 'a lot of hard work' to get there.30 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandThree-term councillor running for mayor'This is about a new generation of leadership.'28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil rejects ‘inaccurate and misleading’ cafe petitionThe Funky Duck will soon be 'completely and utterly gutted' as the lease ends.25 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPlant thefts frustrate councilWhanganui District Council urges people to report suspicious activity in parks to police.25 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandBrakes pumped on SH3 speed limit increase'The minister and NZTA have heard us.'21 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandLet there be light: New era begins at Hockey Whanganui'We are trying to be the best we can be as a small region'.16 Mar 07:32 PM
New ZealandThree to tango: Council pitching multi-council water delivery'Time is going to go fast. We need to hear from you.'16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorth Mole regeneration project may need extra fundingThe project received $876,250 from MBIE's Tourism Infrastructure Fund.13 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandUser pays an option to fund Dublin St replacementThe bridge is regularly inspected for safety.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandScrapped: Food waste service bites the dustCouncillors voted 9-4 in favour of ending the service before it even began.11 Mar 02:37 AM
New Zealand‘Get paid to join’: 300 sign up for first Whanganui citizens’ assemblyParticipants will be paid $500 for attending four to five meetings.10 Mar 10:49 PM