Latest from Whanganui

Local Focus: First beach rescue of 2020 makes for 'Big Wednesday' at the mouth

Layton Comp's first rescue, also the first of the year. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Comment: Why councillor should apologise over street naming gaffe

Comment: The "naming" incident at the council deserves our attention and concern.

Local Focus: The Kiwi music festival in the middle of nowhere

Popular music festival is a hidden Whanganui gem. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: The Kiwi music festival in the middle of nowhere

Popular music festival is a hidden Whanganui gem. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Best of 2019: Is it a bird or a plane? No, it's our latest cool place to stay

A unique style of accommodation is in the works for Whanganui.

Athletics takes a look back to look forward - and it's looking good

Whanganui athletes had an outstanding season with the second half yet to come.

CD girls defeat defending U15 cricket champs Auckland

The rest of the field has another four rounds to catch CD and Christchurch.

Your dystopian nightmare: How cellphones can send teens stir-crazy

The smartphone's more than just an enabler. It's now also an intensifier.

Best of 2019: Whanganui woman graduates with Master of Nursing while raising five children and working fulltime

Amy Hina graduated with a Master of Nursing while raising five kids and working full time.

CD still in contention

Stags now third on the ladder and Hinds also in playoff contention with two games to go.

Best of 2019: Special mass held for Tracy O'Brien

More than 1000 people attended to pay tribute to the former Cullinane College principal.

Intense action at Oceanview

Friday night is qualifying and Saturday is set aside to decide the national winners.

Letters: Claims of racism off mark

This has nothing to do with racism. Iwi spokesman Mair is possibly a bit too thin-skinned.

Something for everyone at Mainstreet Caboodle

Whanganui Caboodle celebrates 10 years.

Letters: Expect rubbish over EOLC Act

Despite scaremongers against death with dignity, the silent majority will prevail.

Cricket talent spotting

The festival of cricket moves to Whanganui Collegiate School grounds.