New ZealandMayors felt 'like naughty kids' during PM's speech'I think he was throwing a blanket over all of local government.'23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandBubble trouble: Foamy fiasco as pranksters target water featureThe feature will be have to be drained and refilled.23 Aug 03:34 AM
New ZealandFormal welcome for new top copSuperintendent Dion Bennett is the new district commander for Central District.23 Aug 01:01 AM
New ZealandWhanganui weather: What to expect this weekendTemperatures are set to rise in the River City.22 Aug 10:35 PM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured after logging truck rolls"We did have three fire trucks, a Hazmat unit and a support vehicle there.”22 Aug 10:24 PM
New ZealandRugby: Whanganui add experience for Poverty Bay clashWhanganui have never lost to Poverty Bay in the Heartland era.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow Whanganui & Partners shapes up in its new era'For our own professionalism and self-worth, it’s about delivering great results.'22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandRugby: Whanganui High School clinch MRU Premier 1 titleMeanwhile, Ruapehu College 1st XV lifted the Premier 2 trophy22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPipe replacement project grinding to the finish lineLeaving the original pipe in place does 'not bear thinking about'.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSuperstock superstar off to UK for world finals gloryBy invitation: Kiwi superstocks driver takes on the world22 Aug 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘We pulled out all the stops’: Rampant power costs crush hope for Ruapehu millsChief executive Mike Ryan said rapidly increasing energy prices were unsustainable.21 Aug 09:53 PM
New Zealand'It is scary': Whanganui man running 100km for hospice'They see it as a sad, grey place to die.'21 Aug 07:54 PM
New ZealandMajor upgrade for 'bucket list' golf attraction'You would have to be a pretty young person to hike from the bottom to the top.'21 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandRāhui placed on Whanganui River for missing personThe rāhui will remain in place until Friday.21 Aug 03:53 AM
New Zealand'Less claustrophobic': Whanganui Hospital invests in new MRI machine“It’s a big investment for the hospital."20 Aug 09:46 PM
New ZealandSarjeant Happenings: What the black granite cladding on gallery extension meansThe 'tioata' have been designed to catch the effect of light shimmering on water.20 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCamping site closed after 'property damage, abuse and intimidating behaviour''We’ve got to the point where we’ve offered all the help we can.'19 Aug 08:33 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKevin Page: $185 ‘saved’ during personal timeOPINION: Occasionally, you need five minutes to yourself. 'Personal time'.19 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandStrong wind gusts and downpours hit Whanganui“The mountainous areas will very likely see some snow."19 Aug 03:10 AM
New Zealand'Balancing act': Who will pay for more shared pathways?'If you skew the balance too much in one area you pay the price elsewhere.'18 Aug 09:49 PM
New ZealandWhanganui pipped by champions in Heartland Championship thrillerIt was a give-and-take encounter between the heavyweights.18 Aug 05:00 PM
Letters to the EditorLetters: Marae investment will prove its worthReaders have their say on marae investment, food safety and residential cabins.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandRugby: Whanganui thrash Wairarapa BushWhanganui head straight to the top of the ladder.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCharitable trust unlocking the power of fruitHeritage Food Crops Research Trust looks into medicinal properties of plant-based food.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil roading team fighting forestry crunchMaintaining the seal on rural roads has been under pressure 'for several years'.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandShowers hitting Whanganui this weekend'The best chance for any outdoor excursions would be Saturday morning.'15 Aug 11:09 PM
New ZealandIncrease in patients at new chemotherapy unit'We now have five Whanganui staff members trained to provide treatment.'15 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPool roof failure impacts Whanganui's swim team'It seems odd that you’ve got an indoor pool that has to be shut in winter.'15 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLeaky school's rebuild delayed; now deemed earthquake-proneTaihape Area School's rebuild is now scheduled for 2025.15 Aug 01:04 AM
New ZealandCouncil calls in cavalry for water sampling'It sounds easy - take a sample and put it into a plastic cup - but it does take time.'15 Aug 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Less is more': Council divided on numbers for next electionWhanganui District Council has debated whether to have 10 or 12 elected members in 2025.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui ambulance officers under pressurePatients may have to self-transport to hospital or a medical clinic during planned strike.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Several close calls': Skiers warned after Mt Ruapehu avalanchesBackcountry users should take precautions when leaving patrolled ski areas.13 Aug 11:26 PM
New ZealandRoof failure above public pool threatens swim season'We won’t have anywhere else to go.'13 Aug 05:00 PM
