New ZealandClub rugby: Newcomers Marton fall backBoth Rangitīkei clubs had a tough week on the pitch.26 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Prague without the gargoyles': Lifelong muso loves WhanganuiBrian Baker has wasted no time getting to work.26 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandClub rugby: Tight game means tight tableThere was just one point in it by the end of the game.26 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It needs to be banned': Unclear future for greyhound racing in Whanganui'Whether or not it’s banned or reformed, I don’t know at this point.'26 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Misled by lies': Divorcee loses $580k in romance scamThe victim was sent log in details to a fake UK bank account showing a balance of $3m.26 May 08:02 AM
New ZealandWinning Lotto tickets bought from Castlecliff Four SquareOne of the tickets was the biggest winner of the night's Lotto draw.26 May 01:22 AM
New ZealandPrudent or 'poppycock'? The Sarjeant entry fee proposalCouncillor Rob Vinsen says "the ratepayer pocket is empty".24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandRuapehu civil defence controller calls for more resources'Communities are the first level of response during emergencies'24 May 02:34 AM
KahuCouncil, Ngāti Hāua uri build strategic partnership'We acknowledge the importance of respect, understanding, and mutual support.'24 May 02:13 AM
KahuIwi and council identify preferred site for Raetihi hubIt could be the biggest build the Waimarino township has seen.24 May 01:00 AM
New ZealandSupply chain opportunities for WhanganuiBlueFloat Energy wants to hear from Whanganui businesses.23 May 11:49 PM
New ZealandCommunity leader says Gonville Library more than just books'The social impact impact is astounding.'23 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Incredible pedigree': Bridges full of praise for Whanganui'Some people might say the arts are a bit left-wing or something - no way.'23 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandCar fire in Castlecliff'We extinguished it and left it in the hands of the police.'22 May 10:30 PM
New ZealandCouncil using 'sledgehammer to crack a walnut' with aviary closure'It’s an interesting contrast to our web-footed friends.'22 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Sad and worried': Whanganui budget service faces funding strain'We’ve got more work to do and yet you’re expecting us to survive on this?'21 May 08:57 PM
New ZealandWhanganui funeral directors celebrate 30 years in business“We’re not going anywhere," Craig Cleveland says.21 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDuck thefts spark police investigation'If people are thieving wildfowl from a public place, they should throw the book at them.'21 May 03:51 AM
New ZealandFire services called to control burn-off near TurakinaBurn-offs are fires lit by landowners to clear scrub or vegetation.21 May 03:01 AM
New ZealandGrounded planes, low student numbers hit pilot academy'The issue for council is: how long are you willing to support it while it’s loss-making?'21 May 02:53 AM
New ZealandSuzuki NZ stalwart Simon Meade dies in crash'Always pushing himself and everyone around him to be the best they could be.'20 May 11:05 PM
New ZealandInner-city flower baskets hanging by a thread'It would seem that we have lost pride in our appearance.'20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDrain from mid-19th century discovered in central cityThe find "represents a very early attempt at formal drainage".20 May 03:38 AM
New ZealandCarl Bates MP impressed at Whanganui Creative SpaceVisiting Whanganui Creative Space studio on Monday, May 20, was Whanganui MP Carl Bates.20 May 03:14 AM
New Zealand'No risk to the public': NZDF explosives team dispose of ordnance itemThe NZDF explosive ordnance disposal team said the item 'did not pose a threat'.20 May 02:29 AM
New ZealandStudents' verdict on cellphone banTaranaki high school students say more needs to be done to stop bullying.19 May 10:30 PM
New ZealandClub rugby: Border set premier paceThe South Taranaki side have opened up a gap on the Premier table.19 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandKeen tourists boost Whanganui river journey numbers for past season'Just getting used to all the different accents again.'19 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAirline boss brands parallel taxiway 'an unnecessary luxury'The project is in the council's draft LTP but contingent on central government.19 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'For the benefit of football': New Wembley Park facility on trackIt is the first major capital project in the park since the 1970s.19 May 12:05 AM
New ZealandClear skies, cool nights expected this weekendWhanganui and surrounding areas can expect clear and settled weather.17 May 01:42 AM
New ZealandSarjeant trust chair 'flabbergasted' by proposed funding cut'There are going to be severe repercussions, quite frankly.'17 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandFormer Ruapehu Alpine Lifts boss confident of making a profitDave Mazey disagrees with Government concerns over Whakapapa's commercial viability.16 May 10:06 PM
