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
KahuWhanganui council stands firm on Māori ward'We’re saying we don’t want to send it to a referendum.'03 Sep 08:43 PM
New ZealandJigsaw Whanganui’s Tim Metcalfe retires to battle terminal illness'Every day since then I’ve counted as a blessing.'03 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandJon Toogood channels 'personal carnage' into new record'It is all designed to work with just a voice and a guitar.'03 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil hands aviary to community groupFriends of the Aviary want to turn the facility into a 'valuable, educational resource'.03 Sep 03:55 AM
New ZealandAviary back on council agendaA community group could get the go-ahead to operate the facility.02 Sep 01:54 AM
New Zealand'Rollercoaster' outlook for spring weather'For Whanganui, a La Nina would potentially favour warm and dry conditions.'02 Sep 01:23 AM
New ZealandClub Metro on market as owners seek to pay debtDonors have lent the club enough money to see it through to a sale.30 Aug 04:59 PM
New ZealandTick-tock: 12 months for council to deliver water planWhanganui is in 'a very fortunate position' compared with many other councils.30 Aug 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Kicked to the kerb': Disability advocates unhappy with funding freeze'Even if it was $5000, that would have helped get it off the ground.'29 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'No one is going to want to live here': Proposed mill closure threatens townThe proposed closure of two large North Island mills is already hurting the local economy.29 Aug 03:32 AM
New ZealandRural equine vets under pressure'It can be anything from a tiny little scratch to the leg almost falling off.'29 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandRemote Ruapehu restaurant wins national award'We knew it was a fairly crazy project but we ended up putting two and two together.'28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandEmotional meeting held over mill closures, Winstone Pulp considers closing entire operationWinstone Pulp is looking at closing its entire operation due to high power rates.27 Aug 09:36 PM
KahuPoll law 'racist': Horizons votes to keep Māori seatsHorizons Regional Council has affirmed its two Māori constituencies for the 2025 election.27 Aug 08:50 PM
New Zealand'Outdated' rural copper landlines on way out'There is no need for anybody to be using it.'27 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Keep the lights on’: Community rallies over mills threat'I believe this can be fixed – there needs to be an intervention.'27 Aug 02:56 AM
New ZealandCricket coaching star takes on job at Nga Tawa'Cricket is more than just a sport; it can shape and define us.'27 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandStrength in numbers: Mayor calls for council collaboration'We need to make our shadow look bigger than we are.'26 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFormer NZ pro cyclist who died in China was a ‘humble guy’ who ‘loved adventures’Nathan Dahlberg competed in 1988 and 1989 Tour de France and 1990 Giro d’Italia.26 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Illuminate the Drive' celebrates 170 years of Whanganui CollegiateWhanganui Collegiate transformed into a vibrant canvas of art, light, and music.26 Aug 04:02 AM
New ZealandDIY wasp nest removal causes buzz for fire crews'They’re just going to come out and sting you.'26 Aug 03:54 AM
New ZealandPerson dies in crash on SH3 near WhanganuiPolice responded to reports of a single-vehicle crash about 12.30am on Sunday.25 Aug 10:24 PM
New ZealandInternational audience for Whanganui documentaryDouble Farley film featuring Whanganui photographer and architecture will screen in Seoul.25 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDevelopment XV remain unbeaten after big winWhanganui finished the first half strongly despite being a man down.25 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui has an Australian boxing champion'It’s highly competitive and they don’t go there to mess about.'25 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand80% of Whanganui schools serve breakfast to students'If you’re not fed or nourished, you can’t learn.'25 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi cycling legend Nathan Dahlberg dies in ChinaDahlberg was born in 1964 in Whanganui. He was in the Tour de France twice.24 Aug 08:07 AM
New ZealandHomelessness 'not generic to Whanganui''If the problem was so easy to fix, we would have done it by now.'23 Aug 05:00 PM
