CrimeEx's car repossessed after man forges signatureA woman's car was repossessed after her ex-husband forged her signature on documents putting the vehicle up as security for a personal 06 Jul 01:13 AM
CrimeNot guilty plea on kidnapping and assaultA man accused of assaulting a woman with a knife and a baton and unlawfully detaining her has denied the charges. Grant Butler appeared 05 Jul 11:54 PM
CrimeTrademe used to cheat buyersA man who used Trademe to cheat people out of hundreds of dollars was sentenced in the Whanganui District Court on Tuesday. William 05 Jul 11:41 PM
KahuMaori leaders call for Corrections head to resignSouth Taranaki Maori leaders are calling for the chief executive of the Corrections Department to resign after a kaumatua was removed 05 Jul 11:25 PM
CrimeSuppressed victims' names published on FacebookA woman has admitted breaching a suppression order by publishing names of victims on Facebook. Nicola Jayne Witheford, whose partner 05 Jul 11:11 PM
CrimeWoman takes $2500 from handbagA woman who found a handbag in a supermarket trolley took out $2500 and spent it on Christmas presents. Alice Gaylene Murphy, 3505 Jul 10:55 PM
CrimeAlleged cow killer to enter pleaA Castlecliff man accused of killing a cow in Waverley will enter a plea later this month. Jordan Kent Firmin, 26, faces charges 05 Jul 10:36 PM
CrimeMan fires airgun at neighbour's houseA man has admitted firing an airgun towards his neighbour's house, hitting it twice and cracking windows. Phillip James Shand pleaded 05 Jul 09:32 PM
New ZealandDriver admits roadworks hit and runA man who drove into a road worker in April told police he thought he'd only hit road cones.05 Jul 04:27 AM
KahuFury at Black Power member's sackingMembers of Ngati Ruanui iwi are infuriated their kaumatua Ngapari Nui has been stood down from voluntary work at a prison because of his Black Power affiliations.05 Jul 03:20 AM
New ZealandMan Tasered for throwing punches at policeThrowing drunken punches at police got James Martin Rapana nowhere - except on the ground, tased.29 Jun 02:17 AM
New ZealandPM lends his artistic flair to school eventAmateur artist - and Prime Minister - John Key has donated a drawing of his workplace to the Turakina School Art Expo this year.17 Jun 12:36 AM
New ZealandRam-raid teens stole chocolateThe 14-year-old and 16-year-old allegedly fled the scene with "a small amount of chocolate," police said.11 Jun 10:45 PM
AirlinesAirline outlines new runsAir Chathams will be in Whanganui today to outline its plans for its services to the city.07 Jun 08:21 PM
New ZealandAll signs point to ... er, where's Whanganui?Whanganui MP Chester Borrows fears many Holidaymakers will bypass his beloved central North Island city because of poor signage.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMother awaits news on 'critical' sonMother who can't afford to travel to see her son in hospital says he is still in critical condition.01 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandBeloved classic car up for cancer society auctionA Wanganui Cancer Society volunteer has shocked the organisation by offering up his beloved classic car for auction in a bid to raise funds for them.29 May 07:01 AM
New ZealandPolice name fatal crash victimsRyan David Campbell Thompson, 24, and Hereina Paul, 23, were in the car when it went over a bank at about 10pm and caught fire.20 May 01:17 AM
New ZealandWoman fakes paternity to feed addictionA Whanganui woman was so ensconced in her gambling addiction that she faked paternity documentation to get Working for Families benefits.19 May 03:42 AM
New ZealandTreaty settlement stalled by concernsThe completion of a settlement of major Treaty of Waitangi claims is in the balance after a hui was held to resolve issues over its management.15 May 10:40 PM
New ZealandMan spent night trapped in carAn injured man who spent the night trapped in a vehicle after it crashed down a bank has been rescued.09 May 05:27 AM
New ZealandSmoke alarm could have prevented deathThe death of a 79-year old Whanganui woman in a house fire could have been prevented with a working smoke alarm.30 Apr 11:14 PM
