Latest from Whanganui

Shots fired as wanted offender escapes police

A firearm was fired during the pursuit that ended when police lost sight of the vehicle

Metro tradition lives on

Fresh bunch of aspiring young rugby players keen to step out for Whanganui Metro Colts

Letters: Cardinal's conviction questioned

Adherents of the faith believe in the supernatural but seem to struggle with criminal law.

Lack of wood supply forces Pitzac closure

Long-standing Whanganui business Pitzac Wood Enterprises is closing

College sport

Sport Whanganui round up of college sport focusing on Whanganui High School

Tree-mendous efforts pole-axe pernicious pines

Wilding pines removed by hand over decades of hard work. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

New head of school busting out the moves at Girls' College

Dance has given Nikita McDonald the confidence to shake things up where necessary.

Meet the hijab-wearing police officer

Constable Michelle Evans stands in solidarity with the Muslim community.

Five years' jail for gang member who caused death of his 'bro'

"I pay condolences to my bro's whānau. I apologise. Love you Mum."

Automatic weapons should be handed over, former German policeman says

Former German police officer working in anti-terrorism slams New Zealand gun laws.

Letters: Seeds of hatred now weeds

Who remembers what comes from intolerance, racism, xenophobia, and violence?

Long career in education ending for Whanganui woman

Diane Glennie was an early school dropout but went back to study and began teaching at 43.

Fourteen-year-old found dead in Whanganui, police launch homicide investigation

A 59-year-old woman is currently in police custody.

Junior climate change protesters make their own stand on environmental concerns

Junior Whanganui protesters do their own thing.

Whanganui doctor making waves for seabed conservation

Whanganui doctor making waves for seabed conservation

Whanganui aims to be gay-friendly capital of NZ

Whanganui looks to become the LGBTQI capital of NZ. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Whanganui out of the closet and into the spotlight

After its first ever Pride festival, Whanganui is now looking to become the LGBTQI capital of NZ. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

McDowell adds another title

Whanganui's international action cowboy Bradley McDowell wins Junior Rural sportsman title