New ZealandEruptions, quakes, tsunamis: Barry's journey to policing legendHis contributions include work on the Christchurch earthquake and the Whakaari eruption.27 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandOne injured in roundabout crashA person with moderate injuries was taken to Whanganui Hospital.27 Mar 01:42 AM
New ZealandTwo men face kidnapping charges after rural shooting incidentMultiple charges have been laid against a 48-year-old man and 67-year-old man.26 Mar 09:03 PM
New ZealandCouncil rejects ‘inaccurate and misleading’ cafe petitionThe Funky Duck will soon be 'completely and utterly gutted' as the lease ends.25 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPlant thefts frustrate councilWhanganui District Council urges people to report suspicious activity in parks to police.25 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Incredibly, incredibly grateful’: Family praises first responders to Taihape crash 'Without those people, the outcome could have been completely different.'25 Mar 02:47 AM
New ZealandSeriously injured person airlifted to Christchurch after Taihape crash'One person was trapped in the vehicle.'24 Mar 09:15 PM
New ZealandMarist qualify for Coastal Challenge final after 36-run upsetConnor Rees scored 61, leading Marist to a total of 190-8 in Masterton.24 Mar 01:47 AM
PremiumPremiumSportMaadi Regatta power rankings: Who will claim school rowing’s biggest prize?The Maadi Cup is the pinnacle of secondary school rowing and an icon of NZ college sport.24 Mar 12:28 AM
New Zealand‘False sense of security’: Eight children drown in one summerCoroner calls for better supervision around pools, lakes and rivers.23 Mar 11:46 PM
New ZealandHeating source likely cause of hot tub fireFirefighters were called to a property in Bulls early on Monday morning.23 Mar 08:13 PM
New ZealandWhanganui police breath test nearly 10,000 drivers over two days'Our aim is to prevent tragic incidents on our roads.'23 Mar 04:00 PM
Travel newsPopular day hike deceptively dangerousEaster visitors are warned not to be complacent about the Tongariro Crossing.21 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandBrakes pumped on SH3 speed limit increase'The minister and NZTA have heard us.'21 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘A high-wire trapeze’: Blues trio ready to launchBrian Baker's move to Whanganui is paying dividends.21 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Violence on violence’: Inmate sentenced for brutal prison yard assaultThe 29-year-old had a further 14 months jail time added to his current sentence.21 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandArt of popular children’s book illustrator highlighted in new exhibition “He wanted to be an artist on his own terms”20 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Make it a destination’: Whanganui Airport cafe changes handsEmma Ngatai discovered her passion for hospitality at age 5, playing cafe in the backyard.20 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandBremworth proposes laying off 47 staff amidst major restructure“It was very quiet ... a lot of people were crying."20 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandWhanganui firefighters warning after double burn-off in Westmere breaks rulesAbout 10 firefighters responded to the two fires in Westmere.19 Mar 09:45 PM
New ZealandArt for good: Artist paints volunteers at City Mission WhanganuiEighteen portraits will be on display at Space Studio and Gallery from March 25.19 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne seriously injured in Ruapehu crashSH1 remains open following the incident.19 Mar 01:06 AM
New ZealandIwi-owned research centre marks milestoneThe centre is marking two decades of kaupapa Māori research.18 Mar 10:19 PM
Kahu‘Roofs over heads’: Marae-led housing project starts'It is a different approach and we are quite comfortable and like that approach.'18 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPower outage in Whanganui after tree falls on powerlines 61 customers are still without power.18 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Cash came in for Crays’: Couple given crayfish permit for hui illegally sold 35kg to local restaurantTony Magner says he's embarrassed by the fall from grace.18 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandTruck rolls on SH1 in North Island, one seriously injuredOne person was airlifted in a serious condition.17 Mar 11:02 PM
New ZealandThe ‘defining moment’ that inspired Whanganui’s newest cop'It made me realise that I truly had what was needed to put others first.' 17 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘We could lose experts’: Funding uncertainty for literacy teachersPossible reinvestment of funds has been labelled 'a kneejerk reaction to finances'.17 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandLet there be light: New era begins at Hockey Whanganui'We are trying to be the best we can be as a small region'.16 Mar 07:32 PM
New ZealandYoung Hunterville farmer wants to lower environmental footprint of family’s dairy farm“I get most stressed when the cows aren’t performing well."16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandThree to tango: Council pitching multi-council water delivery'Time is going to go fast. We need to hear from you.'16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrom e-bikes to viaducts: What to expect on Whanganui’s new trailRiders can see landmarks like the Taonui and Hāpuawhenua Viaducts.14 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Escaping the hood’: He wanted to be a gangster - then he went to a comedy show'You can come from humble beginnings and grow up poor - you can still make it out.'14 Mar 05:00 PM
