PremiumPremiumNew ZealandUnions, business at odds on minimum wage rise'Minimum wage workers will spend their money and they will keep the economy going.'10 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui residents urged to prepare for Cyclone GabrielleCivil Defence will be closely monitoring the situation over the weekend.10 Feb 02:39 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: 10 of the worst tropical cyclones to hit NZEx-tropical cyclones have wrought havoc in NZ. Here's 10 of the worst.09 Feb 11:23 PM
New Zealand“Enough is enough”: Springvale residents want ongoing flooding issues fixedA total of 54.7mm of rain fell on February 3, with 31.4mm coming down between 3pm and 4pm.09 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandClean sweep of Masters Games golds for 96-year-oldAllan Martin plans on coming back in 2025.09 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuWhanganui River Māori support North American Indigenous leadersA delegation is travelling to crisis talks about the Colorado River.09 Feb 03:47 AM
New ZealandMajor funding boost for Sarjeant Gallery redevelopmentThe project has received Better Off funding and some substantial bequests.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandConflicting speed signs cause confusionWaka Kotahi changed the speed limit in 2020.07 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFirst steps taken toward Whanganui club hub developmentFour local clubs have expressed interest in the development of the land.07 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand"Curmudgeonly character" coming to Bason ReserveThe Merry Wives of Windsor kicks off on February 23.07 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDeadly day: Third person dies after Raetihi crashThe person was rushed to hospital but died later the same day.06 Feb 07:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCompany co-founder on Jonah Lomu, Japanese surf breaks - and building a gin firmEven "Samurai" Chadwick couldn't bring down great All Black winger Jonah Lomu.06 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageBunkers offer no shelter from the rainKevin Page finds a plan to escape the rain by playing golf has it's own pitfalls.06 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui weather: Temperatures falling this weekCooler, drier air is on its way.06 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMedals won and records broken at Masters GamesLevin 83-year-old Barbara Sharp shattered her own 100m indoor rowing record.06 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTreaty of Waitangi relevant 'every single day''A lot of our holidays are just treated as a day off but there is a reason for them.'05 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Masters Games up and running in WhanganuiRain can't dampen enthusiasm for the competitors, who range in age from 20s to their 90s.05 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuRob Rattenbury: Waitangi Day a work in progressComment: The day is becoming of much more significance to more and more of us.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui hit with 'astonishing' amount of rain in a 15-minute period“It shows you what the weather can do."05 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandYouth council puts the call out to artistsArtworks will be on display during the Artists Open Studios.03 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMore than 4000 come to town for Masters GamesLocal hospitality providers are expecting a busy week ahead with the games in town.03 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA sneak peek into former mayor's exhaustive cricket libraryNestled among the books is a letter from Sir Donald Bradman.03 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChallenging talks ahead as projected rates rise sits at 8.4%There are still "very difficult discussions and decisions” to come.03 Feb 03:34 AM
KahuPākaraka: 'We should all move on'New signs will be installed after the first ones were bowled in less than eight hours.02 Feb 07:06 PM
New ZealandNew constable looks to help Whanganui peopleConstable Callum Downes starts work in Whanganui this month.02 Feb 04:14 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLargest GDP growth in Whanganui since 2005Despite the economic growth, the issues businesses had been struggling with persist.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBuilders "ready to go" at Taihape health hubFunding has come from a variety of sources.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandAmplify grants help out local businessesSuccessful applicants received up to $4000 each.01 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui swimmers advised to take care after rainfallSwimmers were reminded to look out for both seen and unseen hazards.01 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandAir Chathams escapes worst of Auckland Airport flooding“Everything has been back on track since then."01 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSchool costs leave parents turning to social services“It’s not fun for people to have to try to meet all these costs."31 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGreyhound racing returning to WhanganuiRacing could recommence in early March following three weeks of trials.31 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice call for witnesses to Okoia crashPolice are seeking a red 1997 Nissan Maxima after a crash on Monday.31 Jan 02:43 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Is pay the reason for hospo staffing shortages?Differing opinions on hospo pay rates and whether training is needed to wait tables.31 Jan 12:33 AM
