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 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 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
New ZealandLake Alice Psychiatric Hospital makes apology to survivors of abuseApology from the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists.20 Feb 08:31 PM
New Zealand'Fiddly works': Sarjeant redevelopment delayedFinding sufficient labour is 'proving to be quite challenging'.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I want to change someone’s life': Ceramics award offering $15k prizeRick Rudd is 'paying it forward'.19 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandPerson taken to hospital after Whanganui house fireThe family had done the right thing by gathering at a clear meeting place outside.19 Feb 08:49 PM
New Zealand“For the safety of our tamariki”: Council continuing with possible speed limit reductions“Just because central government says jump we don’t say ‘how high?’"19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLoads of rubbish: New waste rules outlined by councilProposals went to public consultation this week.19 Feb 12:43 AM
New ZealandRuapehu farm gates open for outdoor adventureRaetihi farmers open their gates for a quad-sapping adventure.18 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandAward-winning Whanganui restaurant on market“The bones are there and they’ve been built with blood, sweat and tears . . ."16 Feb 04:02 PM
New ZealandMt Ruapehu a trap for ill-prepared climbers“There’s a lot more risk on Ruapehu," says search and rescue officer.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwo decades on: Pregnant woman plucked from Mangamahu roof shares her storySeilena Phillips-Edwards' rescue touched hearts during the Whanganui floods.16 Feb 01:58 AM
New ZealandBay owner enjoying winning run by Chapinteel in the South IslandRoundup of the week's racing.15 Feb 08:17 PM
New Zealand'With their mates': Defence force plots being added to Rangitīkei cemeteryAn niche wall for ashes that can house at least 48 urns is also being built.15 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandExplained: The bigger picture behind the Port Hills fireWith most of summer over, NZ is only beginning to get its most dangerous fire conditions.14 Feb 11:44 PM
New ZealandOhakune hotel's history 'as chequered as the iconic dancefloor'The historic Kings Hotel - the oldest hotel in the central North Island - is up for sale.14 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandAccidental caravan fire a warning to residentsFire investigators uncovered the cause of a caravan fire near Whanganui.14 Feb 09:45 PM
KahuTe Oranganui hub re-centring traditional Māori birthing methods'I learned to trust my own māmā intuition.'14 Feb 04:00 PM
