PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHighway blues: Roading budget blows out by $1.72 million“The issues we are experiencing here are by no means unique."05 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland mayor's LGNZ departure 'a bit of a cheap shot'“It’s Auckland over there, being a bit special, and the rest of New Zealand is separated."31 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBeam calls it quits on e-scooters for the winter months in WhanganuiThe bright purple e-scooters can no longer be used to get around town.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWho spent the most on their Whanganui council election campaign?There was one clear winner in 2022.26 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPane in the glass! Council won't fund window project'The Whanganui Story' was initiated in 2006.23 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandProtesters present water bottling petitionKaitiaki wai filled the Whanganui District Council chamber to present their petition.21 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'The Tide' is changing how people get around WhanganuiWhanganui's new high frequency bus service is changing habits.03 Mar 11:01 PM
New ZealandWhanganui community survey results don't meet council targetsHow do we feel about living in Whanganui?27 Feb 12:18 AM
New ZealandKauarapaoa Road in Whanganui closedThe council said they would keep community members informed on when it will be repaired.22 Feb 03:21 AM
New Zealand'Like flying into a warzone': How Whanganui's helping the Cylone Gabrielle reliefSix personnel from the Whanganui Fire Station are assisting Urban Search and Rescue.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMore than 40 local businesses attend project briefing for Te PūwahaThe Te Pūwaha project manager was humbled to see so many parties attend.19 Feb 04:05 PM
New ZealandWhanganui Mayor launches cyclone relief fundThe fund was set up on Saturday and was already receiving a positive response.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui council setting up camp for homelessThe facility is an effort to move homeless people from freedom camping sites.14 Feb 11:10 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Is Whanganui ready for floods?Mayor Andrew Tripe and WDC emergency manager Tim Crowe discuss civil defence.14 Feb 06:49 AM
New ZealandFirst steps taken toward Whanganui club hub developmentFour local clubs have expressed interest in the development of the land.07 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandContractors called to register interest in Te Pūwaha constructionInvitations to participate in the process will close on February 20.30 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRental fight spills to footpath: Fed-up landlord loses it over tenants’ rubbish, unpaid rentWhanganui neighbours are disgusted at a rubbish pile left on their street.13 Jan 06:20 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Rob Vinsen on Candidate CameraMeet Rob Vinsen, running for Whanganui District Council.13 Sep 10:46 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Charlotte Melser on Candidate CameraMeet Charlotte Melser, running for Whanganui District Council.13 Sep 06:47 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Josh Chandulal-Mackay on Candidate CameraMeet Josh Chandulal-Mackay, running for Whanganui District Council.12 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Hamish McDouall on Candidate CameraMeet Hamish McDouall, running for mayor of Whanganui.11 Sep 06:14 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Michael Law on Candidate CameraMeet Michael Law who is running for Whanganui District Council.14 Aug 05:56 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: James Barron on Candidate CameraMeet James Barron, who is running for Whanganui District Council.13 Aug 12:28 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Helen Craig on Candidate CameraHelen Craig is running again for Whanganui District Council.11 Aug 10:50 PM
EnvironmentWhanganui's changing coastline: How community conversations are guiding climate solutionsScientist Jim Dahm offers suggestions for saving Whanganui beaches in a changing climate.12 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui flooding: Rowing club says worst in three yearsThe club secretary hopes to begin cleaning up the grounds this Sunday.03 Jun 03:00 AM
EnvironmentCouncillors say yes to kerbside collections in WhanganuiWhanganui to get kerbside recycling in 2023 and food waste collection from 2024.26 May 04:30 AM
KahuWhanganui on world stage at international film festivalWhanganui is on the world stage at an international film festival in France.23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAnzac Parade flood plan: Cost of raising houses would be 'eye-watering'Flood resilience: Strategy for Whanganui reaches final stage.23 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhanganui Holdings aims to 'build back' pilot academy"Covid impacts could potentially affect things for 12-18 months before stability returns."24 Mar 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Devastating' dog attack kills at least 80 lambs, many more injuredCost of shearing and burying adds to financial loss from dog attack on lambs.08 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We should be in orange': Whanganui mayor and MP at odds over traffic light systemWhanganui's mayor and MP have differing views on the framework.08 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBusiness says expansion could be thwarted by plan changeWhanganui business baffled by industrial rezoning in council plan.29 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandVaccine mandates for council staff on the tableAll councils are undertaking a health and safety review before deciding on mandates.19 Nov 03:00 AM