New ZealandFall survivor 'lucky to be alive'An Auckland man who fell 40 metres down a remote bluff into the Whanganui River on Thursday is lucky to be alive, his wife says.16 May 10:25 PM
New ZealandDeath at dawn serviceOne person died at today's dawn Anzac service in Wanganui.25 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandSmokefree dairy thrivingA Wanganui dairy has gone smokefree - and business has never been better, says its owner.17 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandWoman given chance to appeal murder convictionA woman convicted of the 2008 murder of a Wanganui man, who was attacked in the mistaken belief he was a gang member, is being given the chance to appeal her conviction by the Supreme Court.20 Nov 10:53 PM
New ZealandThree killed in weekend crashesThree people have been killed on the roads this weekend, including a young woman who crashed into a tree after fleeing from police in Wanganui.17 Nov 05:32 AM
New ZealandWoman dies after chaseA woman killed in a crash after a police pursuit in Wanganui last night was caught driving drunk earlier in the evening, police say.16 Nov 09:13 PM
New ZealandWild weather tops $100mThe cost of extreme weather events in New Zealand this year is likely to top $100 million, the Insurance Council says.15 Oct 10:31 PM
New ZealandWanganui flood fears: homes evacuatedFlooding has forced two more blocks of Wanganui residents from their homes, as the city deals with a state of emergency from a swollen Whanganui River.15 Oct 07:13 PM
New ZealandNew water source for RaetihiThe Ministry of Health has given the all clear for Raetihi residents to use water from a new source after the town's supply was contaminated by spilled diesel.09 Oct 04:33 AM
New ZealandToxic water to stay through to 2014It could be next year before Raetihi's drinking water is safe again, after a major contamination scare.08 Oct 06:46 PM
New ZealandTeenager pleads guilty to assault with an orangeA Wanganui teen has admitted assaulting his ex-partner's mother with an orange.08 Oct 06:54 AM
New ZealandPolicewoman saves bleeding horsePolice officers are trained to save lives and help victims - and in the case of one quick-thinking Whanganui police officer that includes those with four legs.19 Sep 01:07 AM
New ZealandMistrial in breast-grab caseThe case of a Wanganui man accused of repeatedly grabbing his daughter's breasts has been declared a mistrial.18 Sep 02:45 AM
New ZealandMan charged with threatening LawsA man charged with threatening Wanganui mayoral candidate Michael Laws has appeared in court.11 Sep 11:03 PM
New ZealandSoldier acquitted of raping teenThe wife of a soldier charged with performing indecent acts on two 13-year-olds yesterday gave evidence supporting her husband.16 Aug 01:23 AM
New ZealandAccused appeared 'calm and collected'Two teenage girls have given evidence against a NZ Army warrant officer accused of sexually violating them.14 Aug 04:08 AM
New ZealandAnger over 'pop-up' drug store in WanganuiThe opening of a "pop-up" drug store in Wanganui has angered other retailers in the block and prompted community concern.26 Jul 06:33 AM
New ZealandMan tied woman to bed to stop her from going into townA man who repeatedly assaulted a woman and routinely tied her to a bed to stop her from going into town - all while on parole for similar crimes - was jailed yesterday.16 Jul 07:39 AM
New ZealandReal estate agent walks out of hearingA man facing three charges of misconduct under the Real Estate Agents Act walked out of a disciplinary hearing in Wanganui yesterday.16 Jul 07:17 AM
