KahuWhanganui mayor reflects on iwi relations since occupation'I’m here to celebrate what [the protesters] did. That’s the difference.'29 Feb 10:49 PM
New ZealandWhanganui newborn tips the scalesA Whanganui couple have welcomed a surprisingly big baby boy.29 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTe Aka Whai Ora's demise 'less than transparent', says health boss'It doesn’t feel very transparent to me.'29 Feb 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Majestic goat' leads son to missing dadBrent Harrison was tramping in the Tararua Range when he got lost and confused.28 Feb 11:44 PM
New ZealandWhanganui cricket: United and Marist closing in on semifinal spotsUnited will be hoping for an improved batting performance this weekend.28 Feb 10:17 PM
New ZealandŌhakune housing development scuppered with Kāinga Ora withdrawalNgāti Rangi says the decision is a major setback for the community.28 Feb 10:05 PM
New Zealand'The safe house was full': Spike in crisis calls to Women’s Refuge"Their focus is just staying alive and getting through the next day."28 Feb 04:00 PM
Kahu'It's a beautiful day': Hundreds gather for Pākaitore celebrations“It’s a beautiful day; a positive day.”28 Feb 01:46 AM
New ZealandPerson in serious condition after being trapped in rolled vehicle"There was one occupant trapped in the vehicle."27 Feb 08:28 PM
New Zealand$6.7m parallel taxiway project could begin in JulyFunding will be split between Whanganui District Council and central government.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandEmotional surprise for schoolmate after 850 days of cancer treatment'For every lowest point, there was something as equally high.'27 Feb 04:00 AM
New Zealand'I was elated': Fossil hunter's amazing find'I was elated, I couldn’t wait to get it out.'26 Feb 10:41 PM
New ZealandThree-car crash in National Park; person helicoptered to hospitalOne person had moderate injuries.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Like a miracle': Rain clouds part for street drags'It was doom and gloom all the way to 4am.'26 Feb 02:35 AM
New ZealandHuge music act bringing stripped back show to townThe band 'can’t wait to visit these special pockets of Aotearoa'.26 Feb 01:58 AM
New ZealandWhanganui weather: What to expect this weekThe coolest temperatures are expected overnight on Thursday.26 Feb 01:43 AM
New ZealandRob Rattenbury: A public engagement'We knew it was coming... they both turned up late morning with a bottle of bubbles.'25 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui Reverend appointed Assistant Anglican Bishop of WellingtonFletcher has been co-priest with her husband at St Peter’s Church since 2018.25 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil non-compliant with own policy after borrowing $30mAuditors won't be knocking on the door any time soon, though.25 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCricket: Marist and United building Coastal Challenge momentumA rejigged Marist bowling attack got the job done.25 Feb 02:02 AM
New ZealandYouth running coach's jailhouse confession: '140 to 150 additional victims'Alan Rubick has been in jail for the past decade for sexual offending against boys.24 Feb 08:00 AM
EnvironmentFish-tery: Unexplained mass fish deaths in WhanganuiDOC calls for the public's help after reports of dead fish, including endangered species.24 Feb 03:34 AM
New ZealandSplash Centre’s recreational facility set to reopenThe centre has undergone a month of renovations.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandGolf tournament helps raise money for surf lifesaving rescue gear“It’s a massive event that we’ve put on.”23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPerson suffers minor burns in Okoia car fire“The car was parked up on the river bank when it caught fire.”22 Feb 10:33 PM
New ZealandPrison dogs discover meth hidden in desk-top fan addressed to inmateDogs Baz and Bindi prevent crystal meth and cannabis from entering the prison system.22 Feb 07:03 PM
New ZealandTwo-million-year-old fossils found on Castlecliff Beach'You have a fantastic fossil record on the cliffs here in Whanganui.'22 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandKerbside recycling service taking shape“If you have a party one weekend, you can put out three crates of glass.”22 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandExcitement builds for Road Rodders Street DragsTristan Teki's white 1969 Camaro is ready to shine on Sunday.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSarjeant redevelopment: Strengthening completeCurrent expenditure to date is sitting at $59,284,156.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandVision for central Whanganui: Vehicles out, business in?The council's role is to make an environment that encourages "investment as well as use".21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPublic hearings to begin for Pure Tūroa's ski field bidThere were 481 submissions made to the Department of Conservation.21 Feb 02:46 AM
New ZealandDiamond anniversary for trainee teachersA reunion is being held for the 1964 intake at Palmerston North Teachers’ College.20 Feb 10:38 PM
KahuHapū fears for whale bone thievesPolice have been notified and are investigating the whale bone theft.20 Feb 08:33 PM