New ZealandRegion's water quality improving - studyStudy finds multiple factors contributing to faster-than-expected small improvement23 Feb 08:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: Brilliant Tempest produces a storm of laughsGreat cast, great setting -- another Shakespearean triumph at the botanic gardens23 Feb 07:03 AM
WorldChester Borrows: You have to hunt where the ducks areEntrenching the core vote and alienating the centre won't grow support for the party.23 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandSecond day without power in rural communityPlay time for Brunswick kids as power cut closes school.23 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandFake bookcase hid secret to paying off mortgageCouple's method for paying their bills was behind a fake bookcase door in the sleepout.22 Feb 05:16 PM
CrimeOnline fraud reports "tip of the iceberg"Netsafe is encouraging people to report scams as online fraud becomes more sophisticated.22 Feb 04:00 PM
RugbyWhanganui Maori ready to run it this weekendFull weekend of games scheduled for Te Tini A Maui Tournament after just one in 2017.22 Feb 09:54 AM
Business200 attend Whanganui social enterprise expoSocial enterprise expo gets under way in Whanganui with 200 attendees.22 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandMan steals thousands of dollars in three burglariesWhanganui man convicted of three Auckland burglaries.21 Feb 08:30 PM
New ZealandFamily wins fight to get jailed son to father's funeralCorrections has agreed to let a jailed son go to his father's funeral.21 Feb 06:00 PM
CricketFuture cricket in good handsWhanganui and districts opening cricket weekend throws up some future stars.21 Feb 06:01 AM
SportThe Butcher's backWhanganui boxer Robert Berridge is on the comeback trail after retiring last year.20 Feb 07:00 PM
SportWhanganui skaters on track for Youth OlympicsWhanganu skating trio on track for 2018 Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires20 Feb 05:30 PM
New ZealandGita's blast brings blackouts across Whanganui regionBlackouts over the region as cyclone blasts through20 Feb 08:53 AM
KahuSocial enterprise business expo kicks offSocial enterprise expo goes plastic free - thanks to prisoners' efforts.20 Feb 08:00 AM
CrimeNot guilty plea to driving chargesMan pleads not guilty to driving in a dangerous manner20 Feb 07:03 AM
LifestyleFred Frederikse: Weeding out the gardenColumnist Fred Frederikse dicusses gardening20 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandTropical cyclone threatens TempestCast tempts fate with play focused on a ship in tempestuous seas.19 Feb 06:02 AM
EducationAnnual kids' bike race spins into gearThis year's Kiwi Kids Bike Race series gets into the spin at St Johns Hill.19 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandStudents' hard work wins scholarshipsMacy Duxfield got scholarships, did university papers in Year 1319 Feb 02:01 AM
EducationHuge assembly as school prepares for coming yearWhanganui High School adopts a house system and organises around it19 Feb 12:00 AM
BusinessBuilding boom boosts WhanganuiWhanganui building firms are benefiting from the New Zealand construction boom.18 Feb 11:01 PM
Rugby World CupPregnant Black Fern paddles her heart outSosoli Talawadua returns to Whanganui with Black Fern teammate for charity event18 Feb 07:00 PM
Small BusinessGot a business idea ... now make it ThriveSocial enterprise expo could ignite new businesses around the city18 Feb 07:00 AM
New Zealand'All we wanted was 20 minutes for him to say goodbye'Man held in custody was refused 20 minutes to say goodbye to his dying father.18 Feb 02:00 AM
PoliticsYour say: Assaults by patients are a real threatReaders letters: Hospital security; rental issues; Knighthoods; National leadership race18 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandBus filmed backing 300m on busy state highwayIt's the second driving incident caught on camera at that intersection this month.17 Feb 03:00 AM
VideoTo Russia... with artist's loveBunkley happy to have his work selected at international festival.16 Feb 10:37 PM
New ZealandJudge reasons with neighbours at warMan in court after punching neighbour for "talking smack" about his wife.16 Feb 04:07 AM
New ZealandHorse abusers in clear despite outcryNo prosecution for the culprits who abused Riding for Disabled horses.16 Feb 02:00 AM
PropertyEditorial: Re-think on state housing to be applaudedNew houses represent a U-turn by Housing NZ -- and it is most welcome.15 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandNine state homes to be built this yearThe houses are needed, with 64 Whanganui households now seeking housing help.15 Feb 07:00 PM
LifestyleKiwi cafe's Caramilk cheesecake goes viralA Whanganui cafe gets worldwide love for their cheesecake creation.15 Feb 06:34 AM