New ZealandMan taken into custody after refusing to leave propertyPart of Swiss Avenue has been cordoned off as a precaution.14 Feb 01:59 AM
Kahu'A very special experience' as iwi close parts of Whanganui River"To be uninterrupted made it a different and very special experience."14 Feb 12:04 AM
New ZealandStrange stench leads to evacuation of homes in Whangaehu“We used a gas detector to go through a house and building in the area.”13 Feb 08:40 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom coal to low-carbon concrete: Bullocks plans for eco-friendly future'This is a bit of trial but it’s certainly worth a crack.'13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandStretch of central NI state highway to close overnight for weeksSix to eight weeks of closures coincide with a new roundabout opening at Ōhakea.13 Feb 12:10 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandForty-year cricket stalwart off to over-60s World CupThere won't be any 'funsies cricket' in Chennai.12 Feb 09:25 PM
New Zealand'A massive problem': Conference addressing the hidden cost of violence“I really think that people don’t want to confront it.”12 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFuture of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts uncertain as buyer backs outRuapehu Mayor Weston Kirton says the decision is frustrating for local businesses.11 Feb 09:48 PM
New ZealandWhanganui teams stay afloat in cricket's Coastal ChallengeUnited smashed Paraparaumu and moved to second spot on the table.11 Feb 09:36 PM
Kahu‘New voices unearthed’ in South TaranakiA new collection of more than 100 poems pays homage to South Taranaki towns.11 Feb 07:59 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLetters: More buses supportedReaders have their say on increased public transport and climate change.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovt scheme just the ticket for Hunterville vet'I just fell in love with the clinic here.'11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui Pride Week 2024 almost doublesThere are 20 events over eight days.11 Feb 01:10 AM
New ZealandCyclone response slows Horizons port work but project still afloatTwo major projects are set to kick off before the end of 2026.09 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Whanganui hospital and the fight against polioEven Olympic gold medallist and American track star Jesse Owens visited.09 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCrash at central Whanganui intersectionTwo people have been treated at the scene.09 Feb 01:58 AM
New ZealandNo records broken but January hotter than normalRegion hasn't had much relief from the heat at night-time either.09 Feb 01:27 AM
New Zealand'Freak accident': Cause of large scrub fire revealedThe wind and the dry grass meant the fire moved rapidly up the steep hill.09 Feb 12:40 AM
New ZealandWork resuming on troublesome wastewater mainAn intersection will be closed for a month.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTe Puna Hapori project timeline revealed“It shouldn’t be a place that people are afraid to go."08 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSH3 median barrier project set to beginBetween 2019 and 2023, there were 159 crashes on SH3 between the centres.08 Feb 01:17 AM
New ZealandHow many district councillors does Whanganui need?'Council representation should be fair and effective for all Whanganui residents.'07 Feb 11:58 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battle large vegetation fireThree pumps and two tankers are on the way.07 Feb 11:50 PM
New ZealandExperts warn trampers to be prepared on Tongariro Alpine Crossing'It’s things like walking the track in jandals.'07 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSwimmers plucked from Kai Iwi Beach by rescue boat“The information we had to go on was someone had entered the water and not come out.”07 Feb 03:23 AM
New ZealandState Highway 1 roadworks will cause delaysContractors will be excavating up to 4m.07 Feb 02:17 AM
New Zealand'A challenging process': Big regional rates increase on cardsAn audit process needs to take place before the public can have its say.07 Feb 02:08 AM
New Zealand'Very little left of it': Fire destroys Kai Iwi houseThe cause is being investigated.06 Feb 10:41 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Kiwi 'Grand Hotel' confident of turning it around after one-star reviewsOwner Sunil Kumar is confident the business will get back on track.06 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandANZ misses watchdog's scam warning after email caught in spam filterConsumer NZ says ANZ's spam filter systems seem more effective than those detecting fraud.05 Feb 06:40 PM
New Zealand'The smell of an oily rag': Possible funding boost for 'icon' park“Regulation and rules alone will not and cannot halt the decline".05 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMillion dollar public transport funding boost on cardsThere could be more "Tide-like" services in Whanganui.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It sounded like a car crash': Second Halswell St oak crashes into propertyIt's the second tree to fall on property in the same street in the same week.05 Feb 02:15 AM
New ZealandPunters flocking to Whanganui East PoolThe pool's end-of-season date is yet to be announced.04 Feb 04:00 PM
