PremiumPremiumOlympicsOn The Up: How Olympic gold changed Hamish Kerr's lifeKerr's victory resonated in a special way with Kiwis; an undoubted Olympics highlight. 25 Apr 12:05 AM
Sport'Like a proper team': Free pants campaign boosts girls' cricketANZ donated over 1000 pairs of coloured pants to schools across the country.24 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandStabbing prompts security review for Department of Corrections A staff member was critically injured in the April 9 attack.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui's own war artist Ted LewisTed Lewis served as a war artist during WWII, capturing scenes in Italy and Egypt.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'True leader': Hawke's Bay's young leaders set for Youth ParliamentChris Proctor, Neeve Smith, and Mariah Wakefield-Otene will represent Hawke's Bay.24 Apr 01:16 AM
New ZealandIt's not the owning of a cannon that's important, it's what you choose to do with itWhen a council's rare cannon fell into disrepair, the community stepped up.23 Apr 11:10 PM
New ZealandTararua mayor set to be challenged for top spot by a councillorTracey Collis is facing a challenge for the top position from Scott Gilmore.23 Apr 06:00 PM
RacingAwapuni relaunch could see Group 1 bonuses next seasonThe Palmerston North turf track took 19 months and $5.7million to refurbish.23 Apr 05:00 PM
Education'Government needs to wake up': Ucol proposes to cut 74 rolesUcol proposes to cut 17% of staff, affecting Whanganui, Palmerston North and Masterton.23 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandBoP highway project confirmed, tolls expected by 2028A new four-lane highway will connect Redwood Lane to Takitimu Toll Rd.23 Apr 05:00 AM
KahuPlunket scheme vaccinates fewer than 100 babies in five monthsPlunket vaccinated fewer than 100 babies since its December soft launch.23 Apr 02:10 AM
New Zealand'We were the lucky ones': Couple celebrates 73 years marriedKen and Noeline Murray met in 1947 and have been attached at the hip ever since.23 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandStock car driver stirs from coma after serious Palmerston North speedway crashTaylor Lampp has begun showing signs of progress and stirring from his coma.23 Apr 12:47 AM
SportGold rush: Swimmer Paige Conley cleans up at national champs'Butterfly is my strongest stroke, so I always get out pretty fast.'22 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: New Whanganui pharmacy owner’s journey from Nigeria to the river cityIn 2015, pharmacy owner Shope Olawoyin began thinking about leaving Nigeria. 21 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Total write-off': Fire guts Whanganui home'I've just got to get up, keep functioning and roll with these punches.'21 Apr 02:02 AM
New ZealandA big day for Hawke’s Bay’s ‘Mr Wool’Hawke's Bay wool industry leaders applaud new wool deal for Government buildings.20 Apr 06:00 PM
LiveNew ZealandAuckland back under severe thunderstorm watch; homes without power for four daysVector says some power outages remain due to 'significant damage'.19 Apr 08:50 PM
New Zealand'Vacuum of information': City leader demands answers after warnings issued hour into thunderstormsHouses and streets were swamped by 110mm of rain that fell from midnight.19 Apr 01:35 AM
New Zealand'It can be heavy-handed': Police pull back from mental health callouts'Really, there needs to be some involvement from everybody.'18 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSH35 on East Cape partially closed as Cyclone Tam continues to lash NZA potential low-system is set to form on the northeast coast of New Zealand.18 Apr 08:01 AM
New ZealandCommunity mourns loss of Waitotara Hotel after fire The hotel's licensee was left with only the clothes on his back and his little kitten.18 Apr 02:30 AM
New Zealand'Faceless' future: Mark Lundy's nervous return to society after decades behind barsFriend Dave Jones says people do not need to worry about their safety.18 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandMark Lundy timeline: The events that followed the deaths of Christine and AmberThe 66-year-old has been granted parole and will be released from prison next month.17 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsShane Jones woos and warns Chatham Islands with ‘surprise’ abattoir and kūmara binJones' true intentions were made clear soon after touching down in the Hercules aircraft.17 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up - 'Truly humbling': NZ teacher's four decades of inspirationAt 62, he's taught the children and grandchildren of former students.17 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Fight for innocence' to continue as double murderer Lundy freed from jail Life does not mean life in New Zealand in terms of never being released, his lawyer said.17 Apr 07:27 AM
New ZealandPolice respond to potential firearms sighting in WhanganuiOfficers were active on Guyton St and Wicksteed St about 10.30am on Thursday.16 Apr 11:38 PM
New Zealand'Threat multiplier': What is fuelling ex-tropical Cyclone Tam?Maritime NZ says some of the winds forecast are the strongest since 2017.16 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: The enduring questions at Mark Lundy's parole hearing todaySteve Braunias previews Mark Lundy's parole hearing at Tongariro Prison today.16 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Prepare now': Cyclone Tam brings 130km/h gust, winds forecast to ramp up overnightForecasters warn of 120km/h gusts that may close the Auckland Harbour Bridge.16 Apr 05:56 AM
New Zealand'Out of hand': Firefighters battle Waverley blazeThe fire, measuring 300m by 200m, is burning grass, scrub, and pine trees.16 Apr 12:05 AM
New ZealandCouncillor says Govt 'abdicating' housing responsibilities 'We are not seeing an improvement on the availability of stock in town.'15 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Explosive': Chemical spill led to daycare evacuation, bomb squad callA daycare centre next to Whanganui Hospital was evacuated.15 Apr 05:00 PM
