Latest from Whanganui

Family watches on as memorial stone for first European settler moved

“He was an original pioneer here."

Polly Cleverley chats about her perfect painting weekend

Polly Cleverley enjoys a trip to the Rutland Arms Inn and painting in her studio.

‘Hostile economic environment’: Hospitality businesses feeling the strain

“It’s becoming less and less appealing for people.”

Auckland mayor's LGNZ departure 'a bit of a cheap shot'

“It’s Auckland over there, being a bit special, and the rest of New Zealand is separated."

Speedway: A season finale with a bang

The West Coast Superstock title is on the line.

‘No more Egmont’: Taranaki Maunga officially welcomed at Treaty settlement

The deal consigns the name Egmont to the history books.

Marton pathway for student safety on annual plan

The road students walk down currently has a speed limit of 80km/h.

'A logistical exercise': No kerbside recycling service this year

July 1 this year is no longer a possibility.

Community 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.

Raetihi Gutbuster returns for 2023

A 5km run and half-marathon have been added alongside the 25km and 50km bike races.

Whanganui welcomes 29 new Kiwi citizens to its ranks

“I hope all our new residents feel a sense of belonging here."

One person dead after workplace incident near Whanganui

Emergency services were called to the scene of the incident about 11.40am on Monday.

Big crowds for Open Studios first weekend

A record number of people have flocked to Artists Open Studios in Whanganui.

Who spent the most on their Whanganui council election campaign?

There was one clear winner in 2022.

Campaign to raise electoral option awareness

The campaign will inform voters of Māori descent about their options.

Learning support failing Whanganui children

Only a third of the children who applied for learning support were given it.