New Zealand'A strain on everyone': More people seeking pharmacists' advice on medical conditions“Pharmacists are really seeing a lot more serious health concerns."04 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi tradie makes chilling Google search before suspected suicide overseasSamuel Keast's grieving sister believes her brother's workplace was 'toxic'.03 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Hospital pass': Councils to pay for set up of new water entity'If you’re going to instigate change then you really ought to be prepared to fund it.'03 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'One of the kindest, softest people': Family mourns victim of Manawatū crash'She was our baby sister and she was taken too soon.'25 Sep 01:46 AM
New ZealandArmed Offenders Squad called to Pātea propertyPolice were called to the property early this morning.24 Sep 09:43 PM
KahuClam warning: 'If it gets here, it's too late'Whanganui River iwi are working with other organisations against an invasive clam.24 Sep 03:13 AM
New ZealandRuapehu mayor: Chateau Tongariro issues not insurmountableRuapehu's mayor says there are 'credible developers' interested in restoring it.24 Sep 01:49 AM
New ZealandHow scientists aim to model volcanic ashfall from the next major NZ eruptionScientists are developing a smart new model to forecast damage from ashfall in real time.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Lightning all around us': Thunderstorms sweep North Island causing power outagesFrom 12pm to 3pm, there had been about 6800 lightning strikes over the North Island.22 Sep 05:12 AM
Kahu‘Incredible opportunity’ to improve region’s Māori health'This is a critical step in our journey.'20 Sep 12:51 AM
New ZealandGPs say specialist shortages at Whanganui Hospital adding to strain"These shortages are having a tangible impact on patient care."16 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I will always love you:' Inmate's final words to girlfriend before prison deathDolphy Kohu was facing charges of attempted murder of two police officers.16 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandSPCA rehomes large number of rats from Whanganui homeSome rats travelled via ferry to Christchurch in a custom-built, air-conditioned vehicle.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandBook secures radical artist's 'rightful place' in historyWhanganui artist Edith Collier's legacy is being recognised with the release of a book.13 Sep 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNZ’s biggest house-builder G.J. Gardner planning 30% franchise growth'If you’re in a really tough game, go on the attack.'11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNon-acute patients choose urgent service as GPs juggle wait times'People will fall through the gaps and end up being sicker.'11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHundreds lose jobs as Ruapehu mills close'As tough as this news is, our people need certainty to get on with their lives.'10 Sep 04:06 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeConstruction sector suspected suicides: 80 died last year, highest on recordData from Coronial Services dating back to 2007 shows record 2023 suicide numbers.09 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandBrown says councils must respect ratepayer money'Finding savings isn’t a one-off exercise,' the Local Government Minister says.09 Sep 03:36 AM
New ZealandChance of 'squally thunderstorms' in WhanganuiMetService is forecasting a mixed bag of weather for Whanganui this week.09 Sep 02:55 AM
New ZealandFeedback sought on highway tolls in lower North IslandNZTA proposes to toll two new highways in the lower North Island.09 Sep 02:42 AM
New ZealandKai Iwi flying fox set to returnKai Iwi residents started a petition calling for its reinstatement.08 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe 'cross-pollination' of Sarjeant's opening season'Let’s change the type of thinking around what a gallery can be.'06 Sep 05:01 PM
New Zealand'An old-school MP': Peter Gresham remembered'You would struggle to find anyone with a bad word to say about him.'06 Sep 05:01 PM
New ZealandCouncil to control Sarjeant cafeCafe profits could 'start chipping away' at gallery operating costs, but there is a risk.06 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwelve councillors to represent district after next electionRepresentation has been 'strongly debated' at previous council meetings.06 Sep 03:18 AM
New ZealandRugby: Taonga on line as Whanganui face Thames Valley testIt's Whanganui's first crack at the trophy.05 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew sewerage pipe connecting prison to council treatment plantThe Department of Corrections project has an overall cost of around $14 million.05 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui rugby: Props clock 50 gamesThe milestone was achieved in a record-shattering 91-7 victory.05 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandRuapehu council slams poll law, seeks further adviceThe council voted unanimously to keep the Māori ward.05 Sep 02:42 AM
New ZealandYoung equestrian to compete on international stage'She’s come a long way in a short time.'04 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil holds firm on rural recyclingCouncillors voted 7-6 to keep the service as is until at least next year.04 Sep 04:19 AM