PremiumPremiumCompanies'Disastrous during storms and crashes': Downer power workers face job cut proposalUnion says workers at nine depots across the North Island in talks over job future.17 Jul 06:33 AM
New Zealand‘Too painful’: We could have done better on lowering rates – councillorOne councillor called it 'totally unpalatable'.17 Jul 02:27 AM
New ZealandKerbside recycling has smooth start apart from minor teething issuesThe new kerbside recycling collection began earlier this month.17 Jul 01:38 AM
New ZealandFire investigator sent to Whanganui garage fire on Somme Parade'There’ll be quite a lot of damage.'16 Jul 08:58 PM
New ZealandChronicle Q&A: Taylah Barrett on sporting aspirations and sushi'It’s satisfying being able to make tackles, especially because I’m so small.'16 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPro wrestling bout coming to WhanganuiThe seven-bout fight card features national champions and seasoned wrestlers.16 Jul 12:58 AM
New ZealandDefence Force plans $490m upgrade of Waiōuru housing stockFifty new homes will be built in the first $75m stage of the Homes for Families project.16 Jul 12:01 AM
RacingTote racing at Wanganui Straight Track to start this weekIt will be New Zealand’s first straight track.15 Jul 05:49 PM
New ZealandArchitects on rescue mission celebrate 50 years'We’re losing this wonderful, old architecture and I think it’s tragic.'15 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandHealth system 'heaving from winter illnesses'Patients urged to consider options as winter illnesses flood accident and medical.15 Jul 03:36 AM
New ZealandPolice seize cannabis in lolly packets'It really shows you what length criminals will go to.'15 Jul 02:21 AM
New ZealandClub rugby: Five in a row for Border after extra-time thriller over KaierauAn extra-time thriller at Cooks Gardens.14 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandClub rugby: Utiku claim first silverware in three decades'This is still a young group, so hopefully that’s the first of a few.'14 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMaster Electricians challenge lights upThe challenge is one of 13 regional competitions before the grand finals.12 Jul 02:08 AM
New ZealandSH1 Himatangi closed until further notice after fatal crash overnightEmergency services were called to the scene of the two-vehicle crash about 1am.11 Jul 07:01 PM
New ZealandLong-time Whanganui cafe owner shuts up shop after 16 years'I have always used real butter - never margarine, or substitutes.'11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFinal stage of 200km cycle route under way'It will definitely be a big boost especially at the end of the trail.'11 Jul 03:22 AM
New ZealandTripadvisor award for Whanganui paddle steamerThe paddle steamer has been recognised by Tripadvisor for five consecutive years.11 Jul 02:15 AM
New ZealandEarly childhood centre to remain open for nowThe Ministry of Education wants to cancel Manawatū's Country Kindy's licence.10 Jul 02:51 AM
New Zealand'It’s only going to get worse': Whanganui pair join World Indigenous Suicide Prevention conference'One way of talking about [suicide] is to get in the garden.' - Kiritahi Firmin.09 Jul 11:34 PM
New ZealandWhanganui weather: Plenty of sunshine with a touch of frostFrosty windscreens and clear skies lie ahead this week in the river city.09 Jul 01:54 AM
New Zealand‘I howled with laughter’ - The Bitches' Box reviewedReview: Kem Ormond checks out The Bitches' Box.08 Jul 01:00 AM
New ZealandClub rugby: Taihape pull off extra-time upset to lift crownIt was a thriller under lights at Cooks Gardens.07 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui rugby: Kaierau, Border book final showdownDiscipline proved a major issue for injury-riddled Taihape, with five players sin-binned.07 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘A strong focus on Māori for the first time in my career’: How Māori health providers are moving forwardMāori health providers are in 'a state of abeyance'.07 Jul 02:42 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRob Rattenbury: How Covid changed our livesOPINION: Some businesses are still struggling to return to normal trading figures.07 Jul 02:06 AM
New Zealand'A liar and a predator:' Victim confronts soldier who filmed naked teens in showerOne of the victims was only 11 to 13 at the time.05 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandOvernight road marking begins at new SH1/3 roundaboutThe road marking will take place from 7.30pm to 5am.04 Jul 11:37 PM
New ZealandWhanganui junior darts whiz heading to Budapest tournamentJayde Bell will compete in Hungary in October.04 Jul 05:00 PM
KahuWhitebait restoration site hits snagAn old dump site was discovered on the Whanganui River's edge in Aramoho.03 Jul 10:24 PM
New ZealandNo funding for Ōhakea planned upgradesUpgrades of $2m for the Air Force base have been put on ice.02 Jul 08:54 PM
New ZealandThree Whanganui artists finalists in prominent awardsThree artists have four works selected in the finals of the Parkin Drawing Prize.02 Jul 05:00 PM
KahuPātea Hangi shop filling bellies with kai MāoriDuty manager Carol Turner says the shop has something for everyone.02 Jul 02:05 AM
New ZealandNew payment to help drought-affected communitiesThe Rural Assistance Payments are available to 38 districts across the country.01 Jul 03:30 AM
