New ZealandSouth Taranaki kura community rallies after 11 students injured in van crashThree students remained in hospital on Thursday afternoon but all are expected to recover.03 Apr 05:26 AM
New ZealandJet boat crash: Support floods in for severely injured woman'Pam gives so much to the community so we wanted to give back to her.'02 Apr 05:47 PM
KahuNgāti Hāua sets sights on self-determination and changeThe lead iwi negotiator says jobs, housing and health improvements are priorities.01 Apr 08:35 PM
New ZealandPolice seek driver who fled after cattle truck crashNo injuries to humans or cattle were reported.01 Apr 08:33 PM
New ZealandTarzan smashes out ‘pretty gnarly’ Whanganui River adventureBrenden Hawkins has raised $4600 for mental health and is keen for more challenges.31 Mar 04:00 PM
KahuCrown apologises for bringing ‘death and division’ to Ngāti HāuaThe settlement includes $20.4m in financial redress and the return of 64 sites.30 Mar 11:23 PM
New Zealand‘Critical condition’: Pedestrian injured in crashThe crash happened late on Sunday night at the intersection of SH3 and Hewitts Rd. 30 Mar 08:05 PM
New Zealand‘No fluke’: Proposed rates rise far below forecastIt has taken 'a lot of hard work' to get there.30 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandThree-term councillor running for mayor'This is about a new generation of leadership.'28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow family violence in Whanganui compares to seven years ago'I think victims and survivors are reporting more these days.'28 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Could have been different’: Quick response saves school library from fireThe fire was caused by an air ventilation fan.27 Mar 08:09 PM
New ZealandWatchdog launches probe after ANZ helped victim send $250k to scammersANZ refused liability saying there were no indications of fraud or 'red flags'. 27 Mar 08:02 PM
Entertainment‘Utterly crazy’: Kiwi show lands TV Bafta nominationRobyn Malcolm and Diane Taylor's 'After the Party' won nine awards at the NZ TV Awards. 27 Mar 07:25 PM
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 ZealandPlant thefts frustrate councilWhanganui District Council urges people to report suspicious activity in parks to police.25 Mar 04:00 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 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 Zealand‘A high-wire trapeze’: Blues trio ready to launchBrian Baker's move to Whanganui is paying dividends.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‘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
