New ZealandCouncil buys CBD properties as hotel talk swirlsThey will be added to the city endowment portfolio, which is valued at $45m.08 May 03:21 AM
New ZealandNew Suzuki NZ boss confident about Whanganui-based business'There is a bit of uncertainty.'08 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandImported insects to help control invasive weedFour insect species will be released in the Horizons region to control purple loosestrife.07 May 10:10 PM
New Zealand'Gone beyond a war': Council votes for Gaza ceasefire'Without political pressure on a nationwide and international scale, nothing will stop.'07 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandBride, groom and baby splashed with chicken blood at weddingA wedding photographer pulled out because they thought the ceremony was 'too graphic'.07 May 03:00 AM
New Zealand'We aren't doing this lightly': Junior doctors strikeDoctors in Whanganui have joined nationwide strike action.06 May 10:44 PM
New ZealandReggae legend sets up shop in WhanganuiAs a 17-year-old, Brent Clough climbed a fence to secure an interview with Bob Marley.06 May 05:00 PM
SportUnlikely hole-in-one hero nabs $10,000'At the clubhouse afterwards, a guy said it was better to be lucky than good.'06 May 03:43 AM
New Zealand'We don't even have kerbs': Petition against recycling serviceBill Simmons says the only council resource residents in his area need is water supply.06 May 02:08 AM
New ZealandFormer RAL boss bids for Whakapapa skifieldDave Mazey says he wants to ensure Whakapapa’s survival.05 May 10:26 PM
New ZealandWhanganui rugby: Border almost toppled by Marist'Marist gave us a really good wake-up call and we needed it.'05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui rugby: Kaierau and Marton pick up winsThe new-look Marton side are now third on the ladder.05 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I've got blankets': Heating affordability concerns as winter chill bites'How are they going to pay for their power bill and heating?'04 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCrowned: Taranaki teen has beauty in the bag with pageant winShamika Hoeta has won the first beauty pageant she has entered.04 May 12:01 AM
New ZealandMild winter could impact Mt Ruapehu ski season'I would be surprised if this winter actually ended up being really cold.'03 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Something to celebrate': Record number of LTP submissionsIt's almost triple the number of submissions for the 2021-2031 long-term plan.03 May 05:07 AM
New ZealandStratford youth push for retention of youth voice in Whanganui'We are the voice of youth in our district,' Victoria Payne says.03 May 02:33 AM
New ZealandIntegrated solar and agricultural farm planned for RangitīkeiConsent has been given to build a 38-hectare solar farm on a sheep farm.02 May 10:29 PM
New ZealandObituary: Advocate Sir Robert Martin paved path for disability rightsSir Robert Martin is remembered as a trailblazer for the disabled community.02 May 10:16 PM
New ZealandWhanganui mini-golfer takes on world's best'I’ve heard it all before - there must be something wrong with you.'02 May 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Very unexpected': Transfer station changes hands'We just want to get the feet under the desk and make sure we’ve got the basics down.'02 May 03:27 AM
New ZealandPerson critically injured after incident in Rangitīkei districtThe patient was flown by helicopter to Whanganui Hospital.02 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandChanges to freshwater policy will allow more work on Horizons One Plan to be doneDelay gives more time to do a better job, including collecting more data from water users.01 May 11:17 PM
New ZealandNew speed limit reductions signed offThey will be phased in around the district by June 30, 2027.01 May 03:01 AM
New ZealandDelays coming for motorists on SH3 near WhanganuiDelays of up to 10 minutes can be expected for seven weeks at Whangaehu.01 May 02:10 AM
New ZealandLog hauler fire being investigatedThe log hauler fire was fully involved when crews arrived.30 Apr 10:57 PM
New Zealand'A natural fit': Developer hatches hotel planDave Moore estimates the project would cost $35 million.30 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandA few beers later and four mates own a crayfish boat'It’s all good, I just haven’t told my wife yet.'30 Apr 12:09 AM
New ZealandKaimanawa muster: Wild west comes to WaiouruThe wild horse muster didn't go ahead last year because of Cyclone Gabrielle.29 Apr 11:56 PM
New ZealandPM says local councils should stop doing 'dumb stuff'Christopher Luxon says councils should focus 'on the must-do, not the nice-to-do'.29 Apr 04:47 AM
New ZealandClub rugby: Kaierau pull away in city derbyThe match appeared to be heading for a cliffhanger.28 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRob Rattenbury: Cycling through the memories of a great sportOPINION: I'd never get rid of my bikes.28 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandClub rugby: Rātana grind out first win since return to top gradeIt was party time in the Pa.28 Apr 05:00 PM