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
New Zealand'Kick in the guts': Apology issued after Māori ward candidate profiles left out of voting booklet09 Sep 11:40 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
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
