Latest from Whanganui

Travellers flock to Ohakune for school holidays

The late notice of Mt Ruapehu's ski fields opening left some businesses out in the cold

Want to be a web developer? Here's your chance

“We thought, ‘Here is a community we can support and we can grow’."

Georgina Sekone-Fraser on friends, family and flip-flopping around the dance floor

"Our town always has something happening and somewhere to go."

Forgery ring foiled, fake documents shut down by Customs

'New Zealand must act or show itself to act as a good global citizen,' judge said.

Black Power member who made armed kidnapping a career wins stoush over parole terms

Wattie Kahu was last sent to prison after a 2016 police standoff in which he was shot.

Signature move: Alleged building consent forgeries investigated

The Rangitīkei mayor says preliminary conversations indicate cases in his district.

Which suburb has the highest rates increase?

It certainly isn't Springvale or St Johns Hill.

Rising stars of Matariki: Elijah Pue

Elijah Pue is determined to return to the political arena serve his people.

Gangster due to fly free denied parole after dumb decisions

Gordon Runga was ready to be paroled from prison until he got caught climbing the fence.

Whanganui bookshop with around 60,000 books for sale

Included in the store's collection were first-edition publications of Winnie the Pooh.

Ultimate Airbnb? Iconic Mangaweka plane for sale

It lends itself perfectly to an AirBnb - just by the word ‘air’.

Cyclocross racers from 34 schools to roll into Whanganui

The event will be held on July 15 along with Awa Cross racing for adults and younger kids.

Decades-old swimming record finally broken

It was one of many for Ziva Bunker.

Taxpayer funds council's strategy overhaul

'We need to set our sights on being ambitious and bold for the future.'

Win earns Whanganui jockey place in exclusive group

Parkes dedicated the 1000th win to a long-time supporter who died last year.

Whanganui event to celebrate Puanga and Matariki

The event will celebrate the Māori New Year in Whanganui and the surrounding districts.