Latest from Whanganui

Accidental caravan fire a warning to residents

Fire investigators uncovered the cause of a caravan fire near Whanganui.

Te Oranganui hub re-centring traditional Māori birthing methods

'I learned to trust my own māmā intuition.'

Man taken into custody after refusing to leave property

Part of Swiss Avenue has been cordoned off as a precaution.

'A very special experience' as iwi close parts of Whanganui River

"To be uninterrupted made it a different and very special experience."

Strange stench leads to evacuation of homes in Whangaehu

“We used a gas detector to go through a house and building in the area.”

From coal to low-carbon concrete: Bullocks plans for eco-friendly future

'This is a bit of trial but it’s certainly worth a crack.'

Stretch of central NI state highway to close overnight for weeks

Six to eight weeks of closures coincide with a new roundabout opening at Ōhakea.

Forty-year cricket stalwart off to over-60s World Cup

There won't be any 'funsies cricket' in Chennai.

Crash at central Whanganui intersection

Two people have been treated at the scene.

No records broken but January hotter than normal

Region hasn't had much relief from the heat at night-time either.

'Freak accident': Cause of large scrub fire revealed

The wind and the dry grass meant the fire moved rapidly up the steep hill.

Te Puna Hapori project timeline revealed

“It shouldn’t be a place that people are afraid to go."

Work resuming on troublesome wastewater main

An intersection will be closed for a month.

SH3 median barrier project set to begin

Between 2019 and 2023, there were 159 crashes on SH3 between the centres.

How many district councillors does Whanganui need?

'Council representation should be fair and effective for all Whanganui residents.'

Firefighters battle large vegetation fire

Three pumps and two tankers are on the way.