New ZealandPolice call for witnesses after crash in WhanganuiThe incident between a ute and a motorbike happened at around 12.30pm on Wednesday.29 Mar 01:28 AM
New ZealandSummer signs off with One Fine Day festival“If I decide to go Polish on April Fools Day it could be quite an interesting gig.”28 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBeam calls it quits on e-scooters for the winter months in WhanganuiThe bright purple e-scooters can no longer be used to get around town.28 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIs Virginia Lake's bird aviary doomed?Birds are showing signs of distress.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwo-car crash in Aramoho, WhanganuiPolice are considering charges in relation to Tuesday morning's crash.28 Mar 12:46 AM
New ZealandFirefighters battle house fire near WaverleyCrews from Waverley, Pātea and Hāwera responded to the blaze.28 Mar 12:26 AM
New ZealandCommunity rallies after hockey coach suffers 'a hell of a knock'Dave Dench, the junior coach for the Whanganui Rink Hockey Club, is in a coma.27 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandRaetihi Gutbuster returns for 2023A 5km run and half-marathon have been added alongside the 25km and 50km bike races.27 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui welcomes 29 new Kiwi citizens to its ranks“I hope all our new residents feel a sense of belonging here."27 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne person dead after workplace incident near WhanganuiEmergency services were called to the scene of the incident about 11.40am on Monday.27 Mar 03:07 AM
New ZealandBig crowds for Open Studios first weekendA record number of people have flocked to Artists Open Studios in Whanganui.26 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWho spent the most on their Whanganui council election campaign?There was one clear winner in 2022.26 Mar 04:00 PM
KahuCampaign to raise electoral option awarenessThe campaign will inform voters of Māori descent about their options.24 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLearning support failing Whanganui childrenOnly a third of the children who applied for learning support were given it.24 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCharity drive from Auckland to Bluff makes it to WhanganuiThe event participants bought a car for less than $2000 to take part in the drive.23 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPane in the glass! Council won't fund window project'The Whanganui Story' was initiated in 2006.23 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Very, very expensive': Dental care woes for rural residentsA lack of dentists is making dental care less of a priority for some rural residents.23 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPeople 'out of pocket' after Facebook Marketplace scams“Stop, take a step back, take a deep breath, think about it."22 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCarbon farming firm opens office in MartonThe Rangitīkei-based firm has four land developments in the Whanganui region.22 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandGrandmother jailed after spending spree using stolen bank cardsA woman who keeps ignoring orders of the District Court is now going to jail.22 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandRNZAF mark arrival of second Poseidon aircraft at ŌhakeaThe P-8A Poseidon is the second of four new aircraft to arrive at the Ōhakea air base.21 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandProtesters present water bottling petitionKaitiaki wai filled the Whanganui District Council chamber to present their petition.21 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Significant and alarming' property valuations will impact ratesThe three-yearly rates valuation is 'a snapshot in time' from last October.21 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne injured when car rolls on Great North RdThe crash blocked the northbound lane of Great North Rd for some time.21 Mar 12:14 AM
New ZealandSchool Vege Challenge draws most entries everThe supplies for the challenge were supplied over three days.20 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHorizons makes more than $350K available for climate and biodiversity projectsFunding on offer for projects that support mātauranga Māori and climate resilience.20 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'E-mobility is on the rise.': Ōhakea to trial a fleet of electric scootersMembers of the New Zealand Defence Force are finding more sustainable ways to travel.20 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandShot Bro: Seminar on real-life fight with depression heads to Marton"It will inspire our community."20 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSpeedway: Palmerston North team take out North Island Sidecar ChampionshipThe sidecars stole the show on a track with plenty of drive and passing opportunities.20 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui teenager a nominee for Young New Zealander of the Year“I’ve always got all sorts of ideas bouncing around..."20 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHundreds of horses heading to Whanganui for polocrosse nationals“Any of them on the day could be good enough.”20 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe winding River Road to good healthKa Waewae Tātahi is a Whanganui River Marae relay.20 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'You were at fault': Judge sets sex offender straight after victim blamed for his assault“She was not at fault, you were at fault. She did nothing wrong.”20 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Serious violence': Blow from baseball bat snaps victim's arm'If you had connected with his head, you could well have killed him.'20 Mar 05:00 AM
