New ZealandIn a spin: Boy locks himself in laundromat machineFirefighters in Whanganui forced to break door to release boy tonight.27 May 06:00 PM
RugbyTaihape and Ruapehu swap with Border and PiratesGrand Hotel Challenge Shield shifts 154km from Waverley to Taihape.27 May 09:50 AM
CrimeYour view: Complaint foils security effortsReaders write: Security cameras; contacting the dead; household chores; Rommel's ghost27 May 04:00 AM
CrimeBP becomes third store robbed in Whanganui in one weekThe store was targeted by two people wielding weapons who stole cash and cigarettes.26 May 11:00 PM
PoliticsChester Borrows: MPs must be brave enough to do what is right rather than what is popularI kick myself more for what I didn't do and say, than feel proud of what I achieved25 May 09:00 AM
RugbyWhat's your name? What's your number?Frustration from Premier rugby teams wearing different jersey numbers from official lists24 May 10:10 PM
VideoLocal Focus: Dog whisperer teaches new tricksMark Vette is on a mission to teach dog trainers new tips and tricks. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch24 May 04:19 AM
CrimeEditorial: Security cameras become a murky problemSecurity camera concerns - who sees what and is privacy at risk?24 May 04:00 AM
LifestyleDog guru trains the trainersMark is on a mission to teach dog trainers new tricks. Made with funding from NZ On Air.24 May 03:34 AM
RugbyHeartland rep trial to test young talentTown vs Country on June 1 as players vie for a spot in the Whanganui Heartland rugby team.23 May 09:45 PM
New ZealandSnowfalls fuelling skiing excitementWhile skiers now can feast on pre-winter photos, 100 years ago the sport barely existed.23 May 03:19 AM
EnvironmentMitre 10 cuts single-use plastic bagsFrom July 1 plastic bags will be gone and customers will be encouraged to take their own.22 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsYour Views: Government's bad debt; Mike Hosking and balloonsReaders write about government debt; Mike Hosking; judge's failings and the Maori nation22 May 06:02 AM
VideoLocal Focus: NZ's youngest beekeeper10 Year old Aria is in the business of bees. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Watch21 May 01:16 AM
New Zealand'I don't want a pet cat or dog, I want bees'Ten Year old Aria is in the business of bees. Made with funding from NZ On Air.20 May 09:00 PM
VideoLocal Focus: Shane Cotton and the future for MāoriOne of NZ's best artists, Shane Cotton talks art, culture and identity. Made with funding from NZ On Air Watch20 May 03:13 AM
CrimeWhanganui news: Fake banknotes; animal activist; Winter Wonderfest and crime preventionNews in brief: Fake banknotes; animal activist; Winter Wonderfest and crime prevention20 May 02:00 AM
CrimeWhanganui man gets supervision for drug-related offendingPolice found a bong, some cannabis and a glass pipe in Shannon Barker-Pehi's bedroom19 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandKeep a brolly handy: Rain forecast for most of the weekendIt's wet and a bit chilly, so rug up and remember to pack a brolly this weekend18 May 06:23 PM
VideoEighty-year-olds use Harry and Meghan's big day as cover for surprise weddingLike Harry and Meghan, Ray and Ngaire met on a blind date. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch18 May 11:53 AM
New ZealandSchool play cancelled after Reddit backlashRural NZ school pulls performance of The Toy Soldier amid criticisms the play is racist.18 May 09:30 AM
VideoLocal Focus: Rhys Attwood wants a homeFamily has cash to buy a home in Auckland but nobody is home. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch18 May 07:30 AM
New ZealandMyrtle rust found in central WhanganuiMyrtle rust has reached Feilding, Hawera and Palmerston North. Now it's in Whanganui.18 May 01:00 AM
KahuThe city has just one Māori midwifeWhanganui situation reflects dire straits of Maori midwife workforce around the country.18 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandPolice: Beware of fake $50 notesWarnings from Palmerston North police to be aware of fake money17 May 11:49 PM
New ZealandDrilling an 'exciting step' in gorge replacementCrews taking core samples in important part of process.16 May 08:00 PM
PoliticsJay Kuten: Lack of money means lack of freedomGood advice for middle-class, well-off Kiwis, but what about those in struggle street?16 May 08:00 AM
New ZealandWoman sings to animals as they head for slaughterhouseNew Whanganui resident Sandra Kyle is an animal rights activist.15 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandLethal arsenic levels found in subdivision landEcoBuild Developments says soil not suitable for its planned eco-subdivision.15 May 08:09 AM
New ZealandMuggy northerlies continue, rain and thunderstorms for someYesterday Whangārei topped the country at 23.9C, with Auckland close behind on 23.7C.14 May 05:43 PM
EducationNew principal at Cullinane College in WhanganuiJustin Harper went to St Augustine's and he has returned to Whanganui with his family.13 May 11:00 PM
RugbyHunterville takes Challenge Shield in Wanganui senior rugbyHunterville the glory of the Challenge Shield, Ruapehu the glory of their first win.13 May 08:25 AM
New ZealandWeather warning: 'Severe' storms on the way for North IslandHeavy rain and thunderstorms are set to batter much of the central and upper North Island.12 May 09:08 AM
