Latest from Whanganui

Taihape fatal crash victim named

Inquiries into the crash are ongoing.

Eric Dodd recieves Peter Nelson Award for pest control in Horizons region

Retired Horizons staff member acknowledged for expertise in vertebrate pest management.

Ground broken in Whanganui bus shelter project

Work on the bus stops is expected to be completed by May 2024.

'Stifling development': Historic building restrictions revoked

In years gone by, Springvale Rd was anticipated to be a main highway.

Quick cash option for community groups quashed

"We don’t want to be seen as gung-ho.”

Cost of maintaining Whanganui’s ‘deteriorating roads’ set to skyrocket

“In a dry season, the less we mow the more there is a fire risk.”

'If in doubt, don't go out': Coastguard warns of dangers of bar crossing

“There’s three types of bars: dangerous, very dangerous and extremely dangerous."

It's official - Māori wards will feature in district

The wards will be in place for the 2025 and 2028 election.

'It's going to be huge': 25 years for iconic Hunterville Huntaway Festival

The race in which shepherds eat disgusting things has hit a milestone.

Two dead on region's roads

Police have “a firm focus” on four main causes of death and serious injury on the roads.

In profile: Meet Whanganui Girls College principal Nita Pond

“I love teaching - it fills my cup."

Push to boost city’s live music capacity

"It really adds to the delight of living in a city"

'Time is ticking': Dublin St Bridge replacement getting closer

“We’re at the point where we need to make a decision and then get on with it."

Gardening: Labour weekend is the traditional time to get planting tomatoes

The first tomatoes introduced to Europe were golden orange in colour and came from Mexico

Wool a winning ticket for Hunterville designer brand Honest Wolf

“It is such a premium product and the price doesn’t reflect that."

Outgoing MP Steph Lewis 'still processing emotions'

It has been “an incredibly unusual term” and she says she has no regrets.

Growth for Whanganui's tourism in latest statistics

“The experience people have while they’re here makes them more likely to return."

Devastating start to long weekend with two dead, more than five injured after three serious crashes

Two highways were closed after the fatal crashes.