Whanganui news
Benedict the duck still on the loose after being shot
'If you bring out a net, he’s gone.'
Whanganui weather: What to expect this long weekend
'It's not looking to be a nice, beautiful weekend for getting out and about.'
Splash Centre's main pool to close for up to 10 weeks
'Let's face it, we all need a bit of maintenance as we get older.'
Great turnout for start of track and field season
Whanganui's two sessions this week attracted plenty of interest.
Huriwaka Wind Farm makes fast-track list
The wind farm near Taihape would be big enough to power 150,000 homes.
Potholes on SH3 getting 'longer-term' fix
'Crews applied temporary fixes at the time while this longer-term fix could be arranged.'
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Whanganui prisoner left with severe burns after attack
The victim was taken to the burns unit at Hutt Hospital, where he underwent skin grafting.
'Mind-boggling': Free iwi-led dental service transforms mouths
'As adults they’re using fishing line or pliers.'
Couple’s stance on cabin opens door to possible district plan change
'You’ve got to think outside the box.'
Revamped gallery reflects changing city
Local and tribal stories are key in the expanded Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery.
Car crashes into power pole; 1000 customers lose power
The single-vehicle crash happened on Cornfoot St.
North Island to lose one electorate before next election – here’s why
Officials yet to decide which seat will be lost before voters next go to the polls.
'Certainly a need': Marton without a taxi service
The local company reduced its operations in August.
Athletics: Fastest Kid on the Block returns
Winners qualify for the finals at the Cooks Classic.
Whanganui weather: What to expect this long weekend
'It's not looking to be a nice, beautiful weekend for getting out and about.'
Benedict the duck still on the loose after being shot
'If you bring out a net, he’s gone.'
Police investigating after car crashes through petrol station building
The incident happened early on Tuesday morning in Whanganui East.
Whanganui prepares for Sarjeant's dawn unveiling
The redeveloped gallery will reopen on November 9.
Innovation award for school's Mandarin teaching
Whanganui High was one of seven schools awarded the Chinese Language Innovation Award.
Fun-filled camp empowers young diabetics
Campers learned about diabetes while forming friendships in a supportive, fun environment.
'I don’t understand': NPC coach fires broadside at NZ Rugby over its future
Financial struggles and funding cuts threaten grassroots rugby.
White Ferns get record payday for World Cup win
NZ women earned a record payday following their maiden Twenty20 World Cup title.
Premium
'I don’t understand': NPC coach fires broadside at NZ Rugby over its future
Financial struggles and funding cuts threaten grassroots rugby.
Gareth Carter: Traditional time to plant tomatoes
Comment: Labour Weekend is a busy time for gardeners.
Comment: It was a dirty job but someone had to do it
COMMENT: Kevin Page encounters some unpleasant work stories.
Opinion: Christmas is starting too soon
OPINION: Financial pressure is coming on people even earlier this year.
Gareth Carter: Fill your garden with the joy of perennials
Comment: Perennials are flowering plants that last a number of years.
Kevin Page: Age really is just a number
OPINION: I heard him say 'It’s for the old guy out the front'.
'Nicest guy you’ll ever meet': Tributes flow for champion Kiwi jockey dead at 35
'His life deserves to be celebrated because he was one of the good guys.'
Kevin Page: Guinea fowl chaos: a night to remember in the caravan
OPINION: We are not about to let one sleepless night taint our pleasant experience.
Sport
White Ferns get record payday for World Cup win
NZ women earned a record payday following their maiden Twenty20 World Cup title.
'Nicest guy you’ll ever meet': Tributes flow for champion Kiwi jockey dead at 35
'His life deserves to be celebrated because he was one of the good guys.'
'This means everything': Bates and Devine's crowning moment
Suzie Bates and Sophie Devine have been through it all for the White Ferns.
White Ferns win World Cup title in style
The women's team are on top of the world.
Cricket: United defeat Collegiate in premier opener
United are aiming for a third straight Premier 1 crown.
Leading New Zealand jockey Johnathan Parkes dies, aged 35
Parkes rode more than 1000 winners in New Zealand.
Rowing: Strong regatta for young squad
The small Whanganui team finished third in the points competition.
Great turnout for start of track and field season
Whanganui's two sessions this week attracted plenty of interest.
Business news
The Country Fast Five: 'AI will empower the average farmer'
The Country has five questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.
‘End of an era’ - Winstone Pulp International closes after 45 years
Long-time workers head off to other regions and new jobs.
Whakapapa Holdings close to deal for ski area assets
'We have confidence as a business that the Whakapapa ski area is viable commercially.'
Lifestyle news
Legendary NZ band reunite for 2025 tour
'[The band] was only truly 'super' once the doors opened and the people came in.'
Gareth Carter: Traditional time to plant tomatoes
Comment: Labour Weekend is a busy time for gardeners.
Gareth Carter: Fill your garden with the joy of perennials
Comment: Perennials are flowering plants that last a number of years.
OneRoof property news
Auckland's Caesar’s Palace for sale - 'We had people sitting on the golden throne to get photos'
First open homes for North Shore party pad packed.
11 bidders slug it out for the worst house on the best street - 'we were blown away'
Villa that had been vacant for 10 years fetches $2.66 million at auction.
Luxury home linked to ex-Du Val director fails to sell at auction
The home did not attract any bids.
Car news and advice
The 3 most popular utes in New Zealand
Thinking of buying a new ute? We take a look at the three best-selling utes in NZ.
Apple secretly partnered with BYD before axing EV project
Apple may have pulled the plug on its EV, but BYD made the most out of the aborted deal.
BMW’s Neue Klasse design to feature across all models, including ICE
Future BMWs will have a unified look, regardless of powertrain.
Whanganui Midweek
The Klezmer Rebs are back in town
The Whanganui Jazz Club welcomes the Wellington-based Klezmer Rebs.
Multiple meets for Whanganui swimmers
A busy weekend on the swim front. Multiple meets, medals, a host of personal bests (PBs).
Rural news
Weather outlook: Saturday the soggiest in a rain-spoiled Labour Weekend
Labour weekend forecast holds little for Kiwis who'd hoped for some mid-spring sunshine.
Smoke from Waikato scrub fire moves up and across Coromandel
Public has been asked not to fly drones near where Fenz is fighting fire.
The new crop that's puzzling locals
Even seasoned horticulturalists don't recognise the young trees.
Whanganui news
Best-selling author brings a thrill to Whanganui
Rose Carlyle's new thriller discusses motherhood, ocean crime and Tasmania.
'This means everything': Bates and Devine's crowning moment
Suzie Bates and Sophie Devine have been through it all for the White Ferns.
Legendary NZ band reunite for 2025 tour
'[The band] was only truly 'super' once the doors opened and the people came in.'
'We won’t give up': Volunteers try to catch shot duck
'They were obviously planning on shooting something.'
Homicide investigation launched in Levin
A man's body was found by Lake Horowhenua last Thursday.
Hunterville gears up for Shemozzle
The town of Hunterville will welcome more than 4000 visitors for the Shemozzle.
White Ferns win World Cup title in style
The women's team are on top of the world.
Cricket: United defeat Collegiate in premier opener
United are aiming for a third straight Premier 1 crown.
Leading New Zealand jockey Johnathan Parkes dies, aged 35
Parkes rode more than 1000 winners in New Zealand.
Children’s self-portraits feature in Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery opening
The redeveloped gallery will reopen on November 9.
'Our last chance': $1m public transport boost in doubt
'There is a chance we will be stuck with the budget we have now for the next 10 years.'
Gareth Carter: Traditional time to plant tomatoes
Comment: Labour Weekend is a busy time for gardeners.
Q&A: Nicky Pellegrino talks family, food and her new book
Ahead of her Whanganui visit, Nicky Pellegrino talks her new book and her love of Italy.
Fears for knock-on effect of Health NZ proposal for hospital
'We don’t want to see any dilution of services in Whanganui.'
Hunterville house extensively damaged by fire
The owner of the house received minor burns.
Police seize drugs, firearms, cash in Whanganui raids
Two people are facing firearms and drugs charges.
Weather: What to expect this weekend
Competing weather systems make for a varied weekend in Whanganui.
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