PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRanger called after florist dog pops out to see passing pupsDogs can be in the owner's shop but not on the street in part of Whanganui's central city.20 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui's Fest of Cultural Unity event brought out the people in great numbersThe 2023 Fest of Cultural Unity event had 21 ethnically diverse food stallholders.20 Nov 01:28 AM
New ZealandSerious injuries in truck crash on SH1 near HuntervilleState Highway 1 has remained open after the incident.19 Nov 07:59 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandProposal to return trams to Whanganui streetsThe options were created to include the community and pressure the district council.19 Nov 07:20 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRob RattenburyRob Rattenbury: A sleepy hamlet and a beautiful lakeOPINION: "Everywhere one looks in Whanganui, one sees history".19 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui weather: What to expect this weekMake the most of the dry weather while you can.19 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFlood threat looming over Anzac Parade residents'If we knew then what we know now, I think we may have reconsidered buying this place.'18 Nov 10:15 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRatepayers stumping up for $19 million cost jump at portPrices for concrete and steel have 'gone through the roof', with fuel costs also rising.17 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the mind of a cricket umpire'When people start swearing and yelling you have to knock it on the head.'17 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHas the pilot academy punt paid off?'You can’t just pluck pilots out of the air - we put them there.'17 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Not harmful': Complaints over brown, dirty water coming from taps in SpringvaleCouncil says issue likely bacteria or micro-organisms forming slime inside the pipes.17 Nov 02:03 AM
New ZealandMuseum farewells loyal servant and welcomes a fresh face'I’m loving the place and the people so far,' says visitor experience leader Max Reeves.17 Nov 01:42 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Fighting against nature': Kai Iwi Beach cliffs creeping inland'The amount of people that come here in summer is just phenomenal.'17 Nov 12:16 AM
New ZealandWhanganui firefighter deploying to Queensland wildfiresAaron Hartley also went on a deployment to Canada earlier in the year to battle fires.16 Nov 12:19 AM
New ZealandWinning rose named in honour of 7-year-old girl who died of a brain tumourAward-winning rose named after a 'brave' little girl.15 Nov 11:20 PM
New ZealandWhanganui recording increase in Covid-19 case numbersThe increase was likely due to a variant which can somewhat evade immune responses.15 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandPerson taken to hospital after State Highway 3 crashThe road was blocked by the incident, reopening to all traffic at 1pm.15 Nov 10:31 PM
New ZealandNo surprises as final election votes ticked offCarl Bates, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Suze Redmayne finished way out in front.15 Nov 09:14 PM
New Zealand45 years of 'the greatest fun you could ever imagine''I stopped and and thought about it and, actually, I’ve never worked a day in my life.'15 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Very high risk' violent sex offender on the run after cutting off ankle braceletLeslie Peter Ross' history includes kidnap, rape and wounding with intent to injure.15 Nov 07:00 AM
New ZealandWhanganui's pilot academy escaping Covid turbulenceThere will be a steady stream of students over the next three years.15 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandCar rolls near Whanganui beachA person in the vehicle received minor injuries.15 Nov 02:51 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRenegades Muster: 843km on two wheels in two daysThe winner of the Renegades Muster race rode for more than 600km non-stop.14 Nov 11:00 PM
New Zealand6yo boy in coma after hit-and-run, whānau pray for full recoveryMajor's brothers 'all saw him get hit so they are not good', says his uncle.14 Nov 10:50 PM
New ZealandState Highway 4 in Ruapehu reopens after truck crashA truck rolled over on the highway on Tuesday night.14 Nov 08:46 PM
New ZealandWhanganui news in briefWhanganui artist Ardon England is launching his second single ‘F.E.M Man’14 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandOngoing resistance to cervical screening and HPV vaccinations"If somebody has a bad experience, then they’re unlikely to return.”14 Nov 03:19 AM
New ZealandHow council adopts ‘values-based approach’ in work with MāoriPart of the $6m spend is for the council to work with iwi and hapū on a new vision.14 Nov 12:45 AM
New ZealandCar versus truck collision near WhanganuiThe collision with the truck sent the car into a ditch.13 Nov 11:05 PM
New ZealandWoman threatened with knife while trying to help ‘hurt’ man lying on the ground'I reached over to check if he was breathing. He grabbed my arm and pulled a knife.'13 Nov 09:34 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: Caravan purchase a weighty problemKevin Page makes no apologies for being the "gunner".13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMarton building will host art project before its demolition“Loudon’s studio is an unsettling immersive experience."13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandOngoing presence of respiratory illnesses and Covid at Whanganui Hospital"They’ve struggled at home with multiple siblings that are sick."13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui Pride Week to end with wedding bellsIt was hoped the wedding would become a regular part of future pride weeks.13 Nov 03:35 AM
