New ZealandWhanganui swimmer becomes a double national championShe came home with six medals in total.17 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandGaming machine earnings put towards community grantsA new track is being funded for the Whanganui Community Bike Park.17 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandLand investor acquires Mangamahu forestry estateThe land has already been leased out to a forestry leasing company for a 20-year period.17 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandIwi research project receives big funding boost'We are at a phase now where it’s more the act of restoration.'17 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Billy would light up a room’: Fundraiser for family of dead forestry worker“If you knew Billy you knew the laugh”17 Apr 05:00 PM
KahuMinister backs Ruapehu’s tourism re-thinkRuapehu's destination management plan proves a hit with tourism minister16 Apr 05:06 PM
KahuTe Matatini mauri handed over in ceremony at Rātana"It can now rest in the hands of another special rohe."16 Apr 05:01 PM
New ZealandMuseum Notebook: The heyday of LondontownThe department store had Whanganui's first escalator.16 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSamantha Matthews on Tame Impala, Fordell, and New Zealand rosesSamantha Matthews is a Whanganui photographer and rose farmer at Matthews Roses16 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandTalisman for Te Matatini festival to be welcomed to Rātana Pā this weekendKapa haka has a longstanding history in the region, one of trial and tribulation.14 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat caused Whanganui's wet and warm summer?In February there was nearly 100mm more rainfall than average.14 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCourthouse security report: People could be 'killed, injured'Ohakune courthouse remains closed after nine 'key identified risks' were highlighted.14 Apr 01:20 AM
New Zealand'A very ‘mish-mash’ system': Mayors not sold on Three Waters announcement'We've got a lot of thinking to do.'13 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandRural community board needs Kai Iwi seat filledNominations opened on April 13 after Sandra Faulkner's resignation.13 Apr 03:51 AM
New ZealandLocally shot film gets national premiere in WhanganuiThe production saw Whanganui's CBD transformed into 1918 Texas.12 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It's never too late': Calls for babies to be vaccinated against whooping cough“Vaccination rates for children have dropped to concerning levels.”12 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFree holiday activities on offer the museumActivities include embroidery, portrait making, and weaving12 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBoxers throwing leather to KO cancer"We talked a lot about facing your fears."12 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMega-triathlon to stop over in Whanganui and TaihapePeople taking part include an ex-All Black, NRL star and triathlon world champion.11 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'A deteriorating trend': Weather expected to worsen over this weekLight showers and temperature highs of 22C and 23C ahead in this week's forecast.11 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandYoung army officers put through pacesInfantry, engineers and bomb dogs are on their way to Languard Bluff.10 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui Mini smokes it for KidsCanTwo Whanganui heroes and their Mini make it to Invercargill, raising more than $20,000.07 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Deeply disappointed and disheartened': Castlecliff residents fuming over rock wall“Our concerns about the process are valid.”07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew RNZAF Poseidon lands in FijiThe plane is being piloted by a squadron with a long history on the island.07 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNicky RennieNicky Rennie: An Easter holiday on a budgetComment: It is... the thing that keeps me awake at night07 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCyclone Gabrielle damage forces change in direction for BremworthBremworth is looking to overseas markets to help it recover from production losses.07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat to expect this Easter long weekend“Friday will be the best day of weather, with only light wind and high cloud."07 Apr 02:49 AM
OpinionMike TweedJames Paul on shandies, sourdough bread, and Shania Twain"ll spend a bit of time sitting and contemplating out there."06 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat's going on in Whanganui for Easter?The events vary from live music to river cruises to professional wrestling.05 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHighway blues: Roading budget blows out by $1.72 million“The issues we are experiencing here are by no means unique."05 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentGood things take time: Kiwi band's debut album 25 years in making“It’s a raw sound and it’s not perfect, but it doesn’t want to be perfect either.”05 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It's an irritating time': Mixed views on Easter breakWhanganui residents discuss what the Easter break means to them.05 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandChristian woman with no criminal history meted out vicious assault on roadsideHer victim suffered brain bleeds after being kicked and punched on the ground.05 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandMāori voters urged to consider electoral roll optionsA campaign is under way to provide information on options to Māori voters.04 Apr 05:00 PM
