New ZealandAnimal rights activist survives accident, dog hurtRAV4 flips three times before crashing through a fence and landing in a paddock.11 Feb 04:00 PM
EducationNew recruits' wings a strong incentive for trainee pilotsAcademy welcomes a new cohort with a wings ceremony to provide motivation.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand15-year-old girl missing for more than two weeksPolice are asking for information about 15-year-old girl who has been missing for 17 days.09 Feb 02:17 AM
New ZealandHighway 61 rider guilty of dangerous driving causing deathJames Eric Hiroki and Carey Raymond Leask will be sentenced on March 22.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNames of Kevin Ratana murder-accused revealedOne remains suppressed as three more plead not guilty in Whanganui District Court06 Feb 10:50 PM
CrimeBritish humanitarian Terry Waite talks crime and punishmentBritish humanitarian Terry Waite speaks about crime and punishment in Whanganui06 Feb 04:00 PM
EducationLove and Learn branches out to embrace Whanganui East communityCentre for children grows to add an advocacy and support trust.06 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDoctor saves mate after he collapses at Whanganui BeachMan collapses in water at Kai Iwi Beach, is revived by CPR05 Feb 05:23 PM
New ZealandWoman rescued from cliffs at Kai Iwi Beach, WhanganuiEmergency services responding to reports of swimmers in trouble04 Feb 11:09 PM
New ZealandJacinda Ardern defends rise in those on the doleArdern has defended the rise04 Feb 10:18 PM
New ZealandRemains of slaughtered cows dumped at riversideDumping linked to recent reports of stock thefts.04 Feb 06:10 PM
New ZealandUnruly tourists: Duo remanded, another remains on the runThree members of a group of British "tourists" have now been charged with fraud.03 Feb 10:15 PM
MotorsportSpeedway: 'Lucky omen' returns to Hawkeyes rosterThe Hawkeyes are on track to capture their third title in four years.01 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandBritish men appear in court in connection with 'roofing scam'Pair granted name suppression, with JP saying he did not want 'a court of media frenzy'.01 Feb 02:05 AM
New ZealandTraffic controller assaulted at road worksA witness alleges the assault occurred after the 60-year-old declined two men a cigarette.30 Jan 05:00 PM
MotorsportRountree tackles AustraliaWhanganui's James Rountree in the thick of Oceania Challenge Cup at Motocross Grand Prix30 Jan 04:00 PM
MotorsportLeadfoot Alan boots itWhanganui racer Alan Austin returns to Leadfoot Festival hill climb in his RX729 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman camping by river with pets after losing rental homeCamping isn't fun when there's no alternative29 Jan 05:00 AM
PoliticsYour say: Council not setting example, Poll unwise, All one familyLetters to the Whanganui Chronicle27 Jan 05:30 PM
TravelWhanganui River: Green New ZealandPhil Williams and friends paddle the Whanganui River and find more than they expected.27 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandStudent lives in van for 18 months to avoid skyrocketing Wellington rentsJonathan Ford studied fulltime while living in van and it was "the best year of my life".23 Jan 11:30 PM
New ZealandMan jailed for starving his two dogsTauranga dog owner Louis Delves jailed for four and a half months.23 Jan 11:10 PM
New ZealandQuake combo confuses GeoNet systemWhat was thought to have been a big East Coast earthquake actually turned out to be two.23 Jan 09:25 PM
New ZealandPsychiatric report ordered for Whanganui murder accusedOne person died and five others were injured after the incident in central Whanganui.23 Jan 03:21 AM
New Zealand36-year-old charged with murder after Whanganui stabbing incidentWhanganui mayor Hamish McDouall has been briefed by police and said it is a tragedy.22 Jan 11:36 PM
New Zealand'Charlatan' who was imprisoned for manslaughterDiabetic boy died after mother sought help of popular herbalist.21 Jan 10:46 PM
VideoLocal Focus: Another vintage weekendVintage hair, vintage cars, vintage sunglasses, vintage everything. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch20 Jan 06:46 PM
KahuLetters: Steve Baron got it wrong on state housing salesHave your say: State house sales; racist injustice; the cruelty of 108020 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandTeachers barred for almost 600 matters in five yearsTeachers' registrations were cancelled or suspended for 128 sexual matters.18 Jan 04:00 PM
KahuSensational opera and beautiful aroha on the Whanganui RiverConcert Opera and Aroha on The river review Thursday night Jan 17.18 Jan 07:27 AM
New ZealandCustomers taken to the cleaners by car groomerSheree Chitty took down credit card details and went on a number of spending sprees17 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBody of missing Whanganui River swimmer recoveredBody of 20-year-old recovered after swim in Whanganui River ended tragically.17 Jan 08:47 AM
CrimePrisoner slipped out of handcuffs to attackWhanganui prison officer had part of his ear bitten off16 Jan 04:01 PM