Regional council sets summer targets for river swimmability
Horizons wants 80 per cent of rivers and lakes good enough for summer swimming by 2040.
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River gatekeeper in action with wet weather coming
High-tech flood protection on the Manawatū River. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: The gatekeeper of the river
A look into high-tech flood protection on the Manawatū River. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Long wait for justice: The Beast's forgotten victims
Four brave women gave evidence about what they said Stewart Murray Wilson did to them.
Beast of Blenheim to return to prison for historical rapes
Police re-investigated Stewart Murray Wilson in 2016 and charged him on four more counts.
Passenger who sent car careening into shop sentenced for drink driving
Daniel Wilson was drunk and pulled the handbrake when approaching a roundabout.
Man in coma doesn't know wife died in crash
Wendy Kauwhata had a big heart and touched many lives, her son says.
Brace of wins for Whanganui Intermediate
Whanganui Intermediate's time to shine in weekend of junior cricket
Monty monsters Manawatu batters
Ray White Whanganui demolish Manawatu in their U13 rep cricket clash in Palmerston North.
Nanogirl brings explosive science show to Whanganui
Nanogirl and company present Mātātoa in Whanganui
Award for improvement to river appals campaigner
Campaigner: river award 'undeserved'. Councillor admits improvement a long time coming.
Arrests made over shop robbery involving metal bar
Two men allegedly stole cash and cigarettes from the Super Clearance store
Rifle used to rob Four Square of cigarettes and cash
Staff members are undergoing counselling following the incident on Sunday night.
First sports event for Whanganui West cluster school juniors
The children took part in activities such as chuck the chicken and a tyre roll.
Low interest rates benefit customers
Westpac says people are taking up options to pay off their mortgage sooner
Seven injured in State Highway 1 crash
One person has been flown to hospital after being seriously injured in a highway crash.
Social service agencies dealing with 'avalanche of traumatised children'
Rachel Rose speaks with the agencies responding to domestic violence in Whanganui
Local Focus: Serbian gall mite cleared for fight with Old Man's Beard
Horizons brings in a little gun to fight the country's most prolific weed. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Meet the mite tackling our worst weed problem
The mite to fight the country's most prolific weed. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
No acute health risk, Ohakea residents told
Scheme for uncontaminated water at Ōhakea takes another step forward
Collins: Govt supporters would be 'pretty good at the inquisition'
Crusher Collins slams Labour Government in front of Whanganui retirees.
Local Focus: Looking for Gallipoli veteran's family
Are you related to Alexander William Roberts? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Ian McKelvie: Betrayal was attempt to undermine party leadership
Rangitikei MP Ian McKelvie - political leanings aside, we all want the best for NZ.
Colourful life led to an unmarked grave
Searching for family of a soldier in an unmarked grave. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Singer spinning as Lily the chicken captures Kiwi hearts
The story of the chicken that survived has now hit television screens and radio waves.
Medicine shortage: Pharmacists rationing paracetamol
Whanganui pharmacy raises alarm on stock
Animal remains strewn near popular beach - graphic images
Dumping continues to plague Whanganui
Vet removes massive backlog of eggs from chicken
Lily was not eating or behaving normally, so owner Destiny Singer rushed her to the vet.
Pick-your-own strawberries canned after thefts
A temporary closure has been put in place following theft and people flouting rules.
Police investigating car fires in Whanganui
'I was waiting for it to explode and you know, kill us all. It was bloody terrifying.'
Bamber's mum holds back tears as driver finally recognised at home
The kid from Jerusalem up the Whanganui River who won Le Mans and conquered the world.
Council considers iwi's ambition for control of Whanganui land
A document shows iwi land negotiators' intentions.
Work commences on new gondola at Mt Ruapehu
It is hoped to be completed in June next year and expected to bring in $50m per annum.