New ZealandWhanganui River power towers to be replacedThe lines supply Whanganui CBD, hospital, and council buildings.13 Nov 03:08 AM
New ZealandDriver and vehicle related to Castlecliff hit-and-run locatedPolice are still interested in CCTV footage.12 Nov 07:47 PM
New ZealandHit-and-run driver who left young child critically injured is tracked downPolice are still appealing for any CCTV footage from the area.12 Nov 06:32 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDuncan family continues legacy of support long after polio hospital closure“I’m happy to hand it over to the next generations.”12 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRob RattenburyRob Rattenbury: Matthew Perry was a friend to us allOPINION: All too often, we see shining bright stars fade away long before their time.12 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCastlecliff community showcased with repainted basketball court'I was here about a year ago and look at the difference from now till then.'12 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTaupō Quay building takes home top heritage prizeSince 2020, the building has undergone earthquake strengthening and a full restoration.12 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandChild in hospital after Castlecliff hit-and-runPolice are urging the driver of the car to come forward.11 Nov 10:37 PM
New ZealandChild in critical condition after hit-and-runThe vehicle is described as a small, hatchback-sized light blue car.11 Nov 09:41 PM
New ZealandMake waves while the sun shines in Whanganui EastIs a long, hot summer on the way for Whanganui East Pool users?10 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSchools of rock: Hitting the road to 'ignite' young talent“All of a sudden, they are in a rock band making music together and working up a song."10 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew fuel station to bring greater competition to Whanganui marketA price disparity with adjacent regions has created a need for more stations in Whanganui.10 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSunny weekend before things take a turn for the wetterFine and settled weather means sunny days but cold mornings for the weekend.10 Nov 02:43 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHastings-trained winner to be transferred to Aussie stableA roundup of the week's racing.10 Nov 12:54 AM
KahuIwi and council partner up to spend ‘better-off’ fundingWhanganui District Council says it 'jumped the gun' by initially not consulting iwi.09 Nov 07:13 PM
New ZealandWater quality at Castlecliff Beach above the rest in WhanganuiThe majority of swimming spots in Whanganui had poor-quality water.09 Nov 04:04 PM
New ZealandMt Ruapehu records driest October on recordOctober also saw the hottest temperature on record in Ruapehu for the month.09 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Virtue-signalling': Councillor lambasts community climate fundRob Vinsen says the money would be better spent elsewhere.09 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHistoric Whanganui building put up for auctionThe building was originally built in 1914 and will go under the hammer in December.09 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandBuild it up, tear it down: Attention turns to construction waste"People want to do better for the environment and be green and innovative."09 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuRatana whānau from around the motu return to celebrate magical day for the churchNovember 8 is a very important date for the Ratana faith08 Nov 07:45 PM
New ZealandAthletics: Whanganui guns back on home trackCooks Gardens hosts a round of the Central Teams Competition08 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandRangitīkei property and land values up across the boardAverage land values for lifestyle properties rose by 52 per cent.08 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandBill Milbank remembered for his brilliant eye as former Sarjeant Gallery director"Rest in peace, dear Bill. You’ll always be with us."08 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil paying for 'reactive' riverbank approach“Something needs to be done and we need to be informed."08 Nov 02:26 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Backhouse 'in a state of limbo'Its chief executive position has been disestablished.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington's Warratahs return to WhanganuiIt’s been a while since Whanganui heard the Warratahs play live.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui-born talent started as a teenage cartoonist'It leaves it to us to appreciate the extraordinary talent of this artist.'07 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'The wounds from that time are still present': NZ author on staying 'real' in small cities“When you write fiction, it’s like you’ve got a mask on."07 Nov 08:49 AM
New ZealandPerson in hospital after single-vehicle crashPolice, Hato Hone St John and Fire and Emergency New Zealand respond to incident.07 Nov 02:48 AM
New ZealandWhanganui farmer named as new Beef + Lamb associate directorMark Polson aims to contribute to the B+L board's decision-making as much as possible.06 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCouncil parking revenue higher than expected"Under the old regime, it was pretty much all coins.”06 Nov 04:00 PM
Crime'Significant risk': Killer, sex offender will remain under extended supervision orderBasil Mist served 20 years for sexual offending against girls and killing his partner.06 Nov 03:10 AM