New ZealandRental fight spills to footpath: Fed-up landlord loses it over tenants’ rubbish, unpaid rentWhanganui neighbours are disgusted at a rubbish pile left on their street.13 Jan 06:20 PM
PremiumPremiumAged care'Relationship breakdown between shareholders': Resthome might be sold"Hope of selling it as a going concern" - BDO.11 Jan 12:00 AM
New Zealand‘Tragic accident’: Infant dies after fall into septic tank in WhanganuiEmergency services rescued the baby in Westmere, rural Whanganui.05 Jan 06:57 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Jars Cafe is open and serving not just planespottersThe Airport Cafe is back and Loulou Krebs hopes to make it a reason to go to the airport.24 Dec 10:23 PM
New ZealandMan charged with possession of knife in public placeThe man is due to appear in Whanganui District Court on December 27.22 Dec 07:24 PM
New ZealandWhanganui Hospital put into lockdownA witness saw a man being led away in handcuffs.22 Dec 01:50 AM
New ZealandFirefighters back in business as 18-month dispute officially settledThe vote to ratify the settlement of the dispute passed with almost 98 per cent approval.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead after serious Manawatu crashPolice were notified of the crash around 3.20pm today.20 Dec 05:33 AM
Kahu'It is some of the best kapa haka I have seen:' Prisoners wow judges in compWhanganui Prison kapa haka group wins national competition as first-time entrants.19 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandGang prospect unable to get credit for time in custody on remand for murderGangster sentenced to home detention for causing crash which catapulted victim from car.15 Dec 12:52 AM
KahuĀtihau-Whanganui reports first apiary business loss as honey markets slumpAs economies responded to Covid-19, there was good demand for Ātihau products.13 Dec 09:14 PM
TravelA city with a past: Unearthing scandals and secrets in WhanganuiThere's no time like the present to air Whanganui's dirty laundry.26 Nov 10:29 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBreaking bad: How osteoporosis changes livesA diagnosis of osteoporosis usually comes as a shock if you've had no previous symptoms.25 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuContinuity the key for Turia reappointmentThe usual stand-down period has been avoided.17 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuTe Awa Tupua: Whanganui at the confluence of global trendsOPINION: The sacred river can ensure intergenerational prosperity for the region.16 Nov 04:00 PM
Black FernsHopes Black Ferns' World Cup triumph will inspire more girlsThe Whanganui Rugby chairman thinks the win will empower more women to give rugby a go.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNine fire trucks fighting blaze at car wreckers yardEmergency services were called to Taumarunui Auto Parts in Manunui early this morning.12 Nov 06:04 PM
New ZealandPolice investigating after man stabbedThe incident took place early on Sunday morning.06 Nov 11:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Whanganui mayor who was 'expunged' from historyA new book shines a light on the life of former Whanganui mayor Charles Mackay.04 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWage squeeze: 'We'll pay the best, the most that we can'Chamber chair Glenda Brown said businesses are pressured to pay premium wage rates.04 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandLong-time councillor lauds Three Waters in maiden MP addressSoraya Peke-Mason's swearing-in has allowed NZ to join an exclusive group of countries.25 Oct 06:00 AM
RugbyWhanganui fall short in Meads Cup final to South CanterburyThe visitors took a strong fight to a team at their peak at Pleasant Point.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Organised chaos' at blokart World ChampsThere will be five days of racing at Sanson.21 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDistill my beating heart: Locally made gin and vodka ready to go'Everyone is willing to share their experiences and help each other along the way'.21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Omg' - Kiwi driver's dice with death after flying truck tyre slams into ute'I didn’t have time to think about too much. But I thought my number was up.'19 Oct 11:18 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: The pool party Stratford residents have been waiting forStratford residents celebrate the opening of Wai O Rua - Stratford Aquatic Centre.15 Oct 02:40 AM
New ZealandPrisoner claims it's hard to avoid trouble when surrounded by murderers and rapists'I am trying, I am trying not to get into trouble.'14 Oct 05:22 AM
Kahu'Surely this is madness': Uproar at hui over water bottling consentThere was uproar at a community hui on a water bottling consent granted in Whanganui.13 Oct 07:15 PM
KahuNew research explores impact of Covid response on MāoriResearch by Te Atawhai o Te Ao aims to improve future pandemic responses.11 Oct 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuRob Rattenbury: Morvin Simon dramatically shifted my horizonsA course in te ao Māori was a gamechanger for Rob Rattenbury.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan in custody after AOS incident in WhanganuiPolice, including the armed offenders squad, were called to Somme Pde on Sunday.08 Oct 11:56 PM
CrimeFree air missing in action at Whanganui petrol stationsThere's been a spate of air hose thefts from local petrol stations lately.07 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuJay Rerekura: What I'm trying to be more honest aboutComment: Sometimes I'm not 'good, good'.07 Oct 04:00 PM
RugbyRugby: Comeback road win books Whanganui a semi spotThe visitors recovered after going down early to win 49-28 and book a Meads Cup semifinal.02 Oct 04:00 PM