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 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 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 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
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
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
