New ZealandTop athletes line up for Cooks ClassicPlenty of thrilling action is expected at Whanganui's Cooks Gardens.25 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGoodbye to bottlenecks: New expressway plans welcomed'There are still a few bottlenecks but when they’re gone, it will get better and better.'25 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandOhakea farewells Orion fleet in formation flightThe first of the Orions replacements landed in Aotearoa last month.25 Jan 12:38 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessShrewd brewing to account for CO2 shortageThe brewers only had enough gas for around three weeks of production.24 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Iconic' piece of Mountains to Sea Trail reopensThe 36-kilometre Mangapurua Track starts from the end of Ruatiti Road.24 Jan 04:00 PM
KahuStan Walker: A superstar returns to his spiritual home of RātanaAotearoa singer Stan Walker keeps the faith with his Ratana roots.24 Jan 05:44 AM
New Zealand'Relentless' Ngarewa-Packer challenging again in Te Tai HauāuruIt's still unclear who she will be up against.24 Jan 03:24 AM
KahuThe Ratana Pā kitchen is run like a military operationBehind every big event there's a team of volunteers.23 Jan 08:42 PM
KahuNew signs at Pākaraka vandalised within hours of ceremonyHapū Ngāti Maika and supporters disgusted after Pākaraka signs stolen and vandalised.23 Jan 04:26 PM
KahuWinston Peters takes centre stage as Rātana faithful arriveThe Rātana faithful prepare for two days of celebrations.23 Jan 06:19 AM
New ZealandOne person taken to hospital after being hit by car in WhanganuiFire and Emergency NZ received reports a pedestrian was hit by a car near Countdown22 Jan 04:48 PM
New ZealandBig crowds show up for Vintage Weekend's return“The number of people in town was incredible.”22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBurma rally heads through Whanganui regionA wide range of vehicles from Ford to Chevy to Dodge to Alfa to Saab to Renault took part.22 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandProposed Kāinga Ora homes 'nowhere near' enough to fix Whanganui’s housing problems“Because all of us, everybody in Whanganui, suffer because of inadequate housing.”21 Jan 04:30 AM
KahuNew signs to be installed for Pākaraka this weekendThe ceremony is open to the public and will be held at Pākaraka Marae.20 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCaught red-handed driver throws away keys - it wasn't me: Yeah RightMan finished Tui beer and threw away car keys as police arrested him following pursuit.17 Jan 04:57 AM
New ZealandArrest after man steals cash from shop till and fleesThe 49-year-old is due to appear in court tomorrow.17 Jan 02:46 AM
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
