Veteran sports broadcaster Garry Ahern dies at 75
He covered 14 Commonwealth and Olympic Games.
Iwi health boards 'stripped of power'
An iwi health leader says changes to Pae Ora Act prioritise control over collaboration.
Finished: 25 new Kāinga Ora homes ready for Rotorua families
The project has employed about 300 tradespeople, mostly from Rotorua, since October 2023.
Northland teen wins $25,000 education scholarship
Aston Plunkett received seven As in her exams and topped NZ in Geography.
Raising the bar: Few premises safe under proposed alcohol policy
Whanganui District Council's own licences would be at risk under the new rules.
Northern claim win in Pownall Trophy revival
They will now take on Central Hawke's Bay.
Former Lake Alice nurse charged over ill-treatment of children dies aged 93
Dempsey Corkran, the only Lake Alice staff member charged, has died aged 93.
Whanganui weather: Expect a wet and windy end to the week
'As the rainfall picks up, the wind will also be picking up.'
New Zealand news
'Step in the right direction': Council to investigate land return to hapū
The decision comes after a petition signed by more than 2500 people.
Motorsport legend slams NZ's plan to remove full licence driving test
'That is just ludicrous. That’s not economics, that’s just stupidity.'
Aerial images of flooding as homes evacuated, Auckland bracing for thunderstorms
Severe weather hits as school holidays begin, with evacuations in Marlborough.
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NZQA heads to pilot academy as safety investigation begins
Whanganui Mayor Andrew Tripe says 'tough questions will be asked'.
'Indisputable icon': The case to keep Dublin St Bridge
'We just want what’s best for Whanganui, including saving ratepayer money.'
Parapara to close for six weeks for underslip repairs
The stretch of SH4 will be closed from 6.30am-6pm on week days for nearly six weeks.
Rugby: Taihape prepare for clash with Border in shield match
The Barracks Challenge Shield match will be held at Memorial Park on Saturday.
Rugby: Marist Knights aim for strong playoff push
The Knights head into the quarter-finals with an 8-1 record this season.
'Keep an eye on the forecast': Heavy rain watch, strong winds on way
The heavy rain watch has a moderate chance of becoming a warning.
SH4 road closure hours extended for one week
Rebuilding the northbound lane is the next step which is expected to start on July 7.
New Plymouth signs up against seabed mine
The council has joined the opposition to seabed mining in South Taranaki.
CAA extends pilot academy's suspension
'People are working very hard on getting the right outcome for Whanganui.'
'An increasing problem': Principal's plea as food demand increases
KidsCan will provide more than 5.6 million food items for school kids this year.
Athletics: Harrier Club celebrates milestone
More than 250 people celebrated the club's centenary.
Premium
Kevin Page: Why I’ll never walk alone in the fog again
OPINION: Fog throws up some helpful but disconcerting human beings.
Gareth Carter: Plants to attract birds
Comment: There are food sources that have a stronger attraction for certain birds.
Nicky Rennie: What Jim Rohn taught me about new beginnings
OPINION: Nicky Rennie is making a career change at 54.
Opinion: The struggles of finding peace in a shared hot pool
One day, a stray ball hit me in the head, interrupting my peaceful soak. Photo / 123rf
'Abhorrent': Manawatū iwi outraged over secret radioactive waste facility
The waste includes depleted uranium from redundant radiation devices used to treat cancer.
Editorial: Rotorua's homeless dilemma highlights deeper social issues
OPINION: A business owner nearby lost revenue as customers avoided the encampment.
‘Diamond nine’ to fly over Manawatū-Whanganui
'Equal measures of steady hands, head and heart are the recipe for success.'
Pirates secure narrow win over Marist in Premier 1 netball clash
Premier netball returns on July 24.
Veteran sports broadcaster Garry Ahern dies at 75
He covered 14 Commonwealth and Olympic Games.
Iwi health boards 'stripped of power'
An iwi health leader says changes to Pae Ora Act prioritise control over collaboration.
'We haven't sold out': Council to clarify mine stance
Taranaki Regional Council is going public against accusations it has sold out to TTR.
‘A place of abundance’: New section of cycle trail opens
'A trail that honours the stories and abundance of this land.'
Raising the bar: Few premises safe under proposed alcohol policy
Whanganui District Council's own licences would be at risk under the new rules.
Northern claim win in Pownall Trophy revival
They will now take on Central Hawke's Bay.
Sport
Rugby: Marist Knights aim for strong playoff push
The Knights head into the quarter-finals with an 8-1 record this season.
Athletics: Harrier Club celebrates milestone
More than 250 people celebrated the club's centenary.
Veteran sports broadcaster Garry Ahern dies at 75
He covered 14 Commonwealth and Olympic Games.
Athletics: Rising stars shine at cross country champs
The event in Whangārei featured 700 athletes from 132 schools.
Club rugby: Kaierau dethroned as top team after Rātana victory
Kaierau lost top spot after a 34-13 defeat to Tāmata Hauhā Rātana.
Club rugby: Border secure semifinal spot
Marist fought back from 29-10 down but fell short in the final minutes.
Rugby: Marist aim to extend winning streak against Border
Marist coach Steelie Koro aims to maintain momentum and confidence.
Club rugby: Marist and Taihape women secure home semifinals
The Bulls were beaten 49-15 by Taihape, missing out on a crucial bonus point.
Business news
Property Insider: Foodstuffs' $380m expansion with new Pak'nSave sites in the works
The biggest is a new application for a $100m Pak'nSave on reclaimed land in Takapuna.
All rentals must meet five Healthy Homes standards by July 1
Heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture and draught-stopping standards all coming in.
Sarjeant Gallery visitor numbers revealed
Of the 83,000 visitors, 60% are expected to be from outside Whanganui.
Lifestyle news
Gareth Carter: Plants to attract birds
Comment: There are food sources that have a stronger attraction for certain birds.
Opinion: Winter planting tips for garlic, onions and more
Comment: Gardening is very much about working with the seasons.
Gareth Carter: Why winter is the perfect time to plant roses
King's Birthday marks the arrival of new season roses.
OneRoof property news
'It's a steal' - quirky home with trains in the backyard sells for under $1m
Vendors were living 700km apart while waiting for a buyer.
Tony Alexander: Property investors caught in a trap
They can't find good tenants, and buyers have all the power.
Retirees lose $660,000 after they’re forced to sell their dream cottage
They negotiated with the buyers for 86 minutes before striking a deal.
Car news and advice
Mercedes-AMG’s Concept AMG GT XX packs serious tech under throwback looks
AMG's vision of its EV future is a seriously high-tech sedan with even more serious power.
Volvo XC60 becomes brand’s top-selling model ever
The Volvo XC60 just overtook the classic 240 to become the company's best selling model.
Mercedes-Benz G 580 review: electric extreme
Think the AMG G 63 is silly? How about a fully electric G Wagen that is just as fast?
Rural news
Halter CEO's inside secrets to raising capital
Fresh off raising $165 million, Craig Piggott explains his strategy.
Chad hopes 'green charcoal' can save vanishing forests
The UNHCR distributes the green charcoal in refugee camps in eastern Chad.
From a pig pen to home ownership: Jeannie Maano's migrant journey
'I had to grab any option. It was survival of the fittest.'
Whanganui news
Property Insider: Foodstuffs' $380m expansion with new Pak'nSave sites in the works
The biggest is a new application for a $100m Pak'nSave on reclaimed land in Takapuna.
Former Lake Alice nurse charged over ill-treatment of children dies aged 93
Dempsey Corkran, the only Lake Alice staff member charged, has died aged 93.
Whanganui weather: Expect a wet and windy end to the week
'As the rainfall picks up, the wind will also be picking up.'
Kevin Page: Why I’ll never walk alone in the fog again
OPINION: Fog throws up some helpful but disconcerting human beings.
Here to stay: No speed limit change for SH3
The Government's auto reversal decision "created some angst for our community", MP says.
Seabed mine boss calls on Māori to work for him
'We’re going to be working with South Taranaki iwi when we get our consents.'
Whanganui speed skater eyes big second half of the year
'I would love to go to the Olympics one day.'
'Our sacred state of reset': Puanga rises over Ruapehu to herald Māori new year
This year's national celebration highlighted the star Puanga, or Rigel.
New partnership to continue dementia therapy programme
'CST uses various therapies to improve quality of life and confidence.'
Survivor of triple-fatal crash on learning to walk with a prosthetic leg
He lost an arm and a leg in a crash that killed three friends.
One dead, six hurt in spate of overnight house fires
One person has been found dead after a house fire in the lower North Island.
Gareth Carter: Plants to attract birds
Comment: There are food sources that have a stronger attraction for certain birds.
Leaders recall Whanganui’s biggest flood 10 years on
One month's worth of rain fell in 24 hours.
'A team game': How Whanganui is preparing for another major flood
'Planning makes it easier to do stuff when you need to do it in a hurry.'
Nicky Rennie: What Jim Rohn taught me about new beginnings
OPINION: Nicky Rennie is making a career change at 54.
‘Explosions’ ring out over Palmerston North as multiple cars burn
Fire crews were called to Tremaine Ave at 4am to tackle the blaze.
Whanganui rugby: Regional rivalry returns
The Northern team will face Rangitīkei in Taihape today, Matariki Friday.
Town centres to get multimillion-dollar makeovers
Boardwalks, stargazing platforms and art aim to 'revitalise' two South Taranaki towns.
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