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 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 ZealandAir Chathams escapes worst of Auckland Airport flooding“Everything has been back on track since then."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
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
New ZealandAnyone got 20 free hectares for the Whanganui A&P Show?“I was gobsmacked by how many people turned up, and by how big that community is."30 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWind beneath my wingsBill Charnock tries his hand at gliding for the first time.30 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandContractors called to register interest in Te Pūwaha constructionInvitations to participate in the process will close on February 20.30 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRuapehu cleaning up but more bad weather expectedRoad outages will be cleared “as soon as possible”.30 Jan 02:37 AM
New ZealandSerious crash at Okoia near WhanganuiEmergency services are at a two-car crash in Longacre Rd.29 Jan 11:45 PM
New ZealandJiu-jitsu and pancakes: Adam Crick's perfect weekendUltramarathons take a back seat this particular weekend.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAbbreviated music festival still brings heat to Ridgway St'There was no point crying, we just had to pivot and get on it with it.'27 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRental market is high on supply but are prices a barrier?New data shows the median weekly rent in the Whanganui district was $465 in December.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHistoric run and venue recognised with World Heritage PlaqueThe plaque will be unveiled at 5.30pm on Saturday at Cooks Gardens.26 Jan 11:27 PM
New ZealandOffers of help flood in after 'next-level' vandalism at bike parkThe bike park shelter has been removed due to ongoing vandalism.26 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCyclocross to roll into Kowhai ParkThere are plans to hold more races in the park later in the year.26 Jan 04:00 PM
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
