New ZealandSurf lifesaving hours may be reduced after funding knockbackA funding boost of $15,000 won't be enough to keep staff, administrator says.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil shoots down living wage policyThe issue was last on the Whanganui District Council table in 2021.31 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandVelodrome work held up by worker visas“Everybody is poised, ready and waiting."25 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat's to be done about the William Birch Pool?What should be done with William Birch Pool?24 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Entirely unexpected': Sarjeant subcontractors fold“In a couple of months, I would say, we’ll have more of a firm programme.”22 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Innovative hospitality operator' wanted for Sarjeant"Good quality coffee... goes without saying."15 May 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCouncil allays concern about climate budget cuts"Our communities are asking, I believe, for us to take this seriously.”11 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Any decision comes with consequences': Sport Whanganui faces funding cut"It’s like they’re saying, ‘Actually, we don’t even need you’.”10 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandClosed catchment causing chaos on Mannington Rd"It’s just ridiculous, and it's spreading."04 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKai Iwi flying fox to make a return - but with a hefty price tag“We only had a couple of thousand to do some maintenance."28 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhanganui loses millions in potential 'better off' funding'There was always going to be a risk that it never came through.'24 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessOhakune restaurants took $287k Covid cash, now brokeAn award-winning "hamburgeria" turned Tapas restaurant and bakery are now in liquidation.21 Apr 05:08 AM
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
