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50 years on: The day Maadi Cup underdogs Whanganui High School made history
In 1972, Whanganui High School upset cross-town rivals Collegiate in the Maadi Cup.
Schools urged to not let Covid 19 cancel traditional camps
The Y would like to see schools work harder to ensure "invaluable" camps can go ahead.
Is esports the next big sport in the region?
"There is a draw card between healthy gaming and unhealthy gaming."
Truck versus pole triggers explosion
The crash caused electrical arcing, leading to a fire and explosion.
The 20-year-old analyst keeping a 'football eye' on the Wellington Phoenix
He has been in Sydney with the team since the start of November.
AJ Hackett revisits the birthplace of commercial bungy after 30 years
"It has to be one of the most powerful places on Earth."
Whanganui teacher retires after 50 years in education
A lot has changed during the 50 years Gillian Eades has been in education.
Whanganui records second hottest December day since 1978
Whanganui's temperature soared up to 29.3 degrees on Wednesday.
Monarch butterflies find home in Whanganui garden
In 30 years, Margaret Innes hadn't seen so many monarchs in her garden.
Who's shooting Whanganui's cats?
The two shootings occurred last Wednesday in Aramoho and the SPCA is seeking information.
South Taranaki marae awarded research grant
The project is titled Parara-ki-te-uru, named after the famous spring in the area.
'Almost guaranteed' that Whanganui will be at 'red light' setting
Details around what level Whanganui will be in are expected by the end of the week.
Get ready for the 'new, new normal', Whanganui mayor says
"It's not like people won't be able to go out and socialise full stop."
'Highly needed' counselling programme rolling into Whanganui schools
Tawhero School is one of the four Whanganui schools part of the pilot programme.
Leading principal expects more than half of Whanganui schools to lose unjabbed staff
"The short- and long-term implications for some schools are going to be dire."
Man has ute stolen just weeks after being viciously attacked
Just days after returning from facial surgery, Jaydon Linton's vehicle was stolen.
Community rallies to support teacher hit by car
Nola Todd is expected to be in the Burwood Spinal Unit for the next three to six months.
The 90% Project: Why being a transient town makes vaccination vital for Bulls
Rangitīkei mayor and health professionals are encouraged by locals' uptake.
Whanganui woman pushing for more Māori in primary sector
Anne-Marie Broughton is a new trustee on the Agri-Women's Development Trust board
Te Reo 'essential' in school curriculums
"It is essential we normalise Te Reo Māori in mainstream schools."
Castaway: Lockdown leads to extended Pacific holiday
Nick O'Leary has spent the last 10 weeks cruising around Rarotonga to avoid Covid-19.
Anatoki's busy lockdown shifts 2000 tonnes through Whanganui
Coastal Bulk Shipping have delivered over two thousand tonnes of cargo in the last week.
Freedom camping site to help homeless in lockdown
'They have to provide the necessities for people over this time.'
Reality check: Testing ramps up as locations of interest in region identified
Additional testing facilities have been set up in Castlecliff, Raetihi and Taihape.
'Storm of a season' sees Mt Ruapehu skifields generously topped up
Up to 40cm of snow fell in parts of the resort.
The Gumboot Capital, Taihape demands attention in Rangitīkei
"After living there for 56 years, my whole life, it certainly isn't a ghost town."
One injured after car and truck collide near Feilding
The crash occurred just before 8.30pm on Tuesday evening.
Five years on: How a family airline saved the Whanganui to Auckland route
'It all happened quite quickly'
Central Whanganui house consumed by fire
The fire started just after 4am on Friday morning.
Gold! Whanganui's Kerri Gowler brings home NZ's first gold
In the base where the rowers learned their skills, supporters gathered to cheer them on.
The man behind the kapa haka movement in NZ prisons
Mark Pirikahu has spent the past four weeks judging kapa haka in prisons around NZ.
Queen's Birthday Honours: Family a source of pride for pillar of the community
'It is my family I am most proud of.'
'Booming' Upokongaro now a destination
"We've gone from a sleepy, country cafe to a place to visit and a destination."
Person seriously injured in Waitōtara motorcycle crash
The motorcycles were part of a larger group of about 20 bikes.
Two people injured in SH1 crash north of Bulls
The crash happened just after 5.30am on Thursday.
Crews battle Taumarunui vegetation fire
The fire was controlled on Tuesday evening, but crews are returning to check hot spots.
What Covid-19 taught district's new top cop
Scott Fraser was part of the police response team to Covid-19
House fire in Taumarunui being treated as suspicious
Crews expect to be at the scene all morning as they try to contain the blaze.
Time capsule discovery wows family
Descendants of John Brodie are fascinated by the discovery of the time capsule.
Major traffic delays, power cut in Bulls after truck crashes into pole
Emergency services were alerted to the crash on Bridge St just before 10am today.
Motorcyclist hospitalised after central city crash
The crash occurred just after 9.15am on Friday morning.
Person seriously injured in Waiouru crash
They were flown by helicopter to Waikato Hospital.
103-year-old time capsule reveals its mysteries
Glass vessel containing the capsule was broken, but contents were in perfect condition.
Fire severely damages Hunterville house
Fire and Emergency was alerted to the house fire at 2am and is still on site.
Personal pronoun badge project for medical school
University of Auckland student Josh McCormack has been blown away by the response.
Man assaulted after Hāwera car crash
A 32-year-old man was taken into custody following the assault.
Covid-19 coronavirus: Local operators see transtasman as path to recovery
Air Chathams has had its three biggest days of sales this week since pre-Covid-19.
Waiouru Military Base fire under control
The 150 hectare fire has been contained and crews are checking on smouldering spots.
Locals wanted for skifield jobs
With the gap left by internationals, Mt Ruapehu needs locals to work this ski season.
Two injured in crash near Waiouru
SH49 was closed for close to two hours as emergency services assisted the injured.
Taonga stolen from Whanganui paddle steamer
The taonga, carved by master carver Dean Flavell, was reported missing on Saturday.
Man critically injured in lawn mower accident
FENZ had to do a line rescue to pull the man out from under the mower.
Nine newborn puppies found dumped at Whanganui beach
The puppies were discovered at the North Mole on Tuesday morning.
'It looked like fireworks': Balloon strike sparks fire opposite petrol station
Power was also cut to nearby properties.
Suspicious package delivered to Whanganui Prison
The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit was notified.
'The community didn't deserve this': Ex-student reveals abuse
A victim has revealed the extent of abuse at a Whanganui school in the 1950s and 60s.
Staff awarded $60,000 for unjustified dismissal
Three former employees of Vault Bar & Eatery were unjustifiably dismissed, the ERA says.
Vehicle crashes into laundromat on busy roundabout
A staff member saw the car hit the laundry door and then the air bag inflating.
Multiple crashes at SH1 roadworks site
There have been six crashes in the same area since roadworks began on November 3.
Two people dead after crash south of Pātea
One person with serious injuries has been flown to hospital.
Three men charged after gunshots heard in Whanganui
Three men face a number of firearms-related charges.
The man who's tested Whanganui drivers 15,000 times now on drive to teach good habits
Terry Fowler hopes his driving school can improve the quality of drivers in Whanganui.
Expat bring his national cuisine to Whanganui
Banh Mi Craft will be opening its doors on June 15
A 2500km journey was 'no normal fishing trip'
A crew of five sailed a boat across the Tasman and spotted 'the one that got away'.