Latest from Whanganui

What's it like hosting a cast of celebrities on a Fordell farm? Ask Spin and Joan Sutherland

Spin Sutherland's pavlova was a hit with the stars.

Police make arrest after drug raids

Police raided two Whanganui addresses on Tuesday looking for illegal drugs.

Māori wards included for Rangitīkei elections

Each ward represents a population of approximately 1400.

Rob Rattenbury: New Zealanders haven't had their freedom denied

OPINION: It seemed every unhappy soul in the country got together for a major whinge.

Whanganui: stink at meatworks came from helping hand

Affco says an odour problem was due to taking on extra rendering.

Te reo Māori degrees in demand in legal profession

Whanganui's Riana Te Ngahue says her double degree helped her personal growth

Returning inmate caught smuggling drugs into prison

The inmate was caught trying to smuggle the drugs into prison after compassionate leave.

'A hack into hauora': Music workshop aims to build connections at Rātana Pā

A free workshop to make and play traditional Māori musical instruments is on April 22.

The hidden history of NZ's Silent Army

The stories of flying 'Night Witches' among those on radar for author's latest book.

'Stressful': 97 per cent of schools in Taranaki, Manawatū-Whanganui have Covid-19 cases

"We can't change the pandemic, we can only change how we respond to it."

Whanganui's Fitzherbert Ave extension opens

The $3 million project was originally expected to open last August.

Whanganui couple in Poland shelter Ukraine families

"We are watching this horror, but we are close enough to make some kind of difference."

Museum brings in succession plan

A new role will allow someone to learn about curation of the taonga Māori collection.

Defendant hit woman to escape being attacked, lawyer claims

A man charged with wounding with intent was acting in self-defence, his lawyer claims.

Unrestrained children in car as disqualified driver flees

Michael Waitokia had three unrestrained children in his car when he fled police.

Police hear man's threats to kill ex-partner

Peter Hitchcock didn't realise police were listening when he threatened to kill his ex.

Iwi to lead Jobs for Nature project in Whanganui catchment

The project includes 290km of fencing, 630,000 plants and 100ha of pest and weed control.

Fire crew remains overnight after wood factory fire

Eastown Timber owner says he will start talking to insurers before they start rebuilding.