New ZealandIwi leader slams plan to bottle and sell bore waterConsent has been granted to 2035.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead after pedestrian hit by car on SH3 in TurakinaInquiries into circumstances of the crash are ongoing.01 Oct 05:22 PM
New ZealandPolice investigating filmed assault in CBD"We need to look out for each other and be kind."29 Sep 04:00 AM
PoliticsHarding wants youth opportunities and tikanga Māori values represented on councilMayoral hopeful DC Harding is also running for a district council seat.26 Sep 04:00 PM
TravelWhanganui gains a Spanish sibling: Mar Menor given legal rightsThe law codifies the lagoon's right "to exist as an ecosystem and to evolve naturally".23 Sep 09:19 PM
KahuPort revitalisation commits to creating 300-plus jobsThe project has created just under 100 jobs since its inception.22 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuFrom river market chai stall to established shop"Once you get a cup of tea in front of someone, the kōrero just flows."21 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuMixed support for Māori wards from mayoral hopefulsJust over half of New Zealand councils are introducing Māori wards in October.21 Sep 12:20 AM
TalanoaMore than 1300 petition to keep school's Pasifika prefect roleAn ex-student said it wasn't the first time the school had tried to discontinue the role.20 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandRio's rescue: Cat saved by cherry picker after 17 days stuck up treeMassive team effort behind the rescue operation.16 Sep 04:35 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Peter Oskam on Candidate CameraMeet Peter Oskam, standing for Whanganui District Council.15 Sep 11:25 PM
TravelWhanganui on two wheels: Top tips for cycling holidaysThe river city is a sitter to become a great New Zealand bike town.13 Sep 08:37 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Josh Chandulal-Mackay on Candidate CameraMeet Josh Chandulal-Mackay, running for Whanganui District Council.12 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuTe Wiki o te Reo Māori: Fifty years of learning the languagePotonga Neilson said when he was young there was no such thing as te reo on TV or radio.11 Sep 05:00 PM
RugbyRugby: Whanganui Development sweep games with Wairarapa Bush DevelopmentIn girls' rugby, Whanganui High School's 1st XV took a championship double.11 Sep 05:00 PM
RugbyRugby: Epic match at Cooks between Meads Cup top contendersBig match composure was the deciding factor for the winning side.11 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuTe Manu Atatū opens shared business spaceThe space is most suited to small business operators who don't want to work from home.09 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFormer Queen's footman remembers 'beautiful lady' he served'Liz' had no qualms about cleaning up dog pee in the palace09 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuYoung wahine Māori academic in race for Whanganui councilNew candidate Aisha Beazley's priorities include housing and addressing homelessness06 Sep 05:00 PM
RugbyWhanganui Rugby: Whanganui go top with third straight winWhanganui now sits at the summit of the Heartland Championship table.04 Sep 05:00 PM
EducationThe literacy initiative teaching teachers"Now we know better we are doing better."02 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTalanoaStephen Perofeta makes last-minute All Blacks debutWhanganui back took to the field in the last 50 seconds of Saturday's loss to the Pumas.28 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSongs Without Jokes 'hugely refreshing'Bret McKenzie takes a new approach in his first solo album.26 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Andrew Tripe on Candidate CameraMeet Andrew Tripe, running for mayor of Whanganui.22 Aug 10:16 PM
RugbyShelford to bring up 100 games for the NuaOnly eight other players have achieved the feat in 129 years of Horowhenua-Kāpiti rugby.18 Aug 04:38 PM
New ZealandAs he awaited historic sex abuse trial, ex-teacher also secretly faced more recent chargesLeonard Cave, 75, is now serving an 8-year prison term for historic sex abuse.17 Aug 03:57 AM
CrimeMan to appear in court on Whanganui crash chargesThe man is scheduled to appear in court on September 13.16 Aug 12:25 AM
KahuWhanganui incident prompts Māori leaders' call on health systemTe Kōhao Health tumuaki Lady Tureiti Moxon said this was not an unusual case.15 Aug 11:45 PM
KahuTactical talks mobilise tight field for Māori seatsThe race is on to win Māori seats in South Taranaki and other parts of Taranaki region.15 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Michael Law on Candidate CameraMeet Michael Law who is running for Whanganui District Council.14 Aug 05:56 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: DC Harding on Candidate CameraMeet DC Harding, who is running for Whanganui District Council - and mayor.14 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: James Barron on Candidate CameraMeet James Barron, who is running for Whanganui District Council.13 Aug 12:28 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Helen Craig on Candidate CameraHelen Craig is running again for Whanganui District Council.11 Aug 10:50 PM
