New ZealandChild who fled Castro is now opera teaching starAcclaimed voice tutor Cesar Ulloa believes music is a powerful force that can soothe, excite, delight and delve into the listener's 10 Jan 12:14 AM
New Zealand'I'm not sorry he has gone'The man killed after pointing a shotgun at police didn't "get in with a bad crowd, he was the bad crowd" says elderly victim's daughter.09 Jan 10:52 PM
Crime'He must be going through hell'A neighbour of the Whanganui house where an armed man was fatally shot by police on Friday night said the shot man had been at the 09 Jan 01:35 AM
New ZealandMan shot by police had violent pastSavey Kevin Sous, who was shot dead after ignoring pleas to drop his weapon, was known to police and had a history of violence.06 Jan 11:34 PM
New ZealandCop drives ambo as medics help shot manA police officer stepped in to drive an ambulance last night as emergency workers tried desperately to save a man shot by police.06 Jan 11:26 PM
New ZealandMan dies after being shot by policeThe man who allegedly aimed a firearm at police in Whanganui and was shot by an AOS member has died.06 Jan 05:07 PM
KahuBusy river season spells toilet troubleIt's peak season on the Whanganui River, with about 100 people a day finishing river trips at Pipiriki. About half of them are canoeists05 Jan 09:00 AM
New ZealandLife on bridge gives window to worldWhen it comes to dream jobs, Catherine Williams' role takes some beating. The Whanganui woman is second in command of a large luxury 03 Jan 07:39 PM
New ZealandTaupo finder seeks greenstone ownerA Wanganui woman found the greenstone necklace found on the shore of Lake Taupo03 Jan 04:10 AM
New ZealandWoman freed from crashed car in WhanganuiFirefighters have cut a woman out of a car after the vehicle crashed in Whanganui.03 Jan 01:51 AM
New ZealandNZ's first babies of 2017As most Kiwis were partying to see the new year in, others were being born.01 Jan 03:28 AM
New ZealandJet ski trouble leads to river rescueSearch and rescue members using night vision goggles spotted the man floating on his malfunctioning jet-ski at around 2am.30 Dec 02:36 AM
New ZealandNight vision goggles used to find missing man and jet-ski on riverSearch crew using night vision goggles have rescued a man lost on the Whanganui River after his jet-ski malfunctioned. The rescue 30 Dec 01:30 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: How Taumarunui lowered youth crimeThe people of Taurmarunui have been part of a social expert, aimed at lowering youth crimeWatch22 Dec 08:39 PM
LifestyleWatch NZH Local Focus: Wanganui GP retires after 38 yearsWhanganui GP John Moore is retiring after 38 years on the job Made with funding from NZ On Air.22 Dec 09:39 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Whanganui GP retires after 38 yearsHis father started the practice after World War 2. Now, John Moore has shut the doors for good. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Watch22 Dec 09:36 AM
New ZealandSerious injuries after powerpole crashOne person has been left severly injured after they collided with a power pole.18 Dec 09:49 AM
OpinionFeeling betrayed by Air NZCOMMENT: Air NZ announced it was pulling out of Whanganui. It sent a powerful message that Whanganui was not worthy of our national carrier's munificence.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSex shop worker wins compoThe operator of a Wellington sex shop has been ordered to pay a former Whanganui woman almost $10,000 in lost wages and compensation 12 Dec 09:00 AM
New ZealandTrampers rescued from Mt RuapehuA man and woman who lost their way spent a chilly night on Mt Ruapehu before being rescued this morning "cold and hungry".11 Dec 12:01 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Santa run supports KidscanAround 100 athletic Whanganui Santas have staged a fun run in support of charity Kidscan. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Watch07 Dec 08:50 PM
New ZealandMore schools kept kids in seclusionAt least two more schools have been investigated after complaints about seclusion rooms - including one that was eventually closed.06 Dec 09:48 PM
SportWatch NZH Local Focus: Whanganui Tough Kids competeThis year's annual Tough Kids competition was the biggest yet, attracting schools from around the Whanganui region. Made with funding from NZ On Air.02 Dec 07:52 PM
EducationWatch NZH Local Focus: Whanganui Tough Kids competeThis year's annual Tough Kids competition was the biggest yet, attracting schools from around the region. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch02 Dec 07:48 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: New Bike Park for WhanganuiCommunity spirit is alive and well in Whanganui with parents and bike enthusiasts working together to build a huge new bike park for the kids. Made with funding from NZ On Air.01 Dec 06:13 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: New Bike Park for WhanganuiCommunity spirit is alive and well in Whanganui with parents and bike enthusiasts working together to build a huge new bike park for the kids. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch01 Dec 06:12 PM
New ZealandMP offered $150k for this hovelWhanganui MP Chester Borrows has offered the owner of the derelict Patea Hospital $150,000 for the property, but Basil Anderson won't 28 Nov 05:00 PM
TravelWhanganui: Lift up your eyesThere's plenty to see in Whanganui, where Pam Wade gets an elevated view.25 Nov 12:00 AM
KahuWatch NZH Local Focus: DOC face backlash. We won't be engaging with them!Taranaki Iwi and environmental groups are bitterly disappointed. "The failings of our government and the failings of DOC especially, means we have to go out and fight these corporations off". Made with funding from NZ On Air.24 Nov 05:32 PM
New ZealandPark closed after alleged assaultPolice are investigating an alleged assault at a popular Whanganui park on Tuesday. The Bason Botanical Gardens on Rapanui Rd near 22 Nov 02:14 AM
New ZealandSpeed camera call after car hits poleAn accident along Whanganui's Mosston Rd which knocked out power to nearly 200 homes has prompted calls for a speed camera in the 22 Nov 12:35 AM
New Zealand200 homes without power after crashAround 200 homes and businesses are without power in Whanganui after an early morning smash.21 Nov 04:20 PM
New ZealandNo extra monitoring for serial rapistSerial sex offender Stewart Murray will not be subject to intensive or extended monitoring, the Department of Corrections has confirmed.21 Nov 07:47 AM
New ZealandMP to face trial on driving chargeWhanganui MP Chester Borrows has failed in his application to have a charge against him dismissed.21 Nov 06:24 AM
