New ZealandFoxton vehicle heist: Woman's car not insured, appeal for witnessesThe armed offender allegedly fired a gun at officers responding to the incident.07 Jan 02:42 AM
KahuNew ablutions block to be built at Whanganui maraeTwo Whanganui urban marae hope to soon begin another stage in their upgrades.03 Jan 04:00 PM
KahuNew opportunity to be 'good Treaty partner'Tāwhiao McMaster says history must reflect Māori as well as Pākeha versions of events.01 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelFive amazing playgrounds for summerPlaces guaranteed to delight the young and the young at heart.27 Dec 04:00 PM
KahuLocal Focus: St Paul's Pūtiki looking for helpersPopular tours need more guides. Made with funding from NZ On Air.25 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandDad told the cancerous lump on cheek was a tooth abscess. Now he's dying"Telling the kids their dad was dying was the hardest thing we have ever had to do."23 Dec 01:15 AM
New ZealandSuspicious package delivered to Whanganui PrisonThe Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit was notified.21 Dec 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCouple back home after nine months stuck in South AfricaAfter a two-week isolation they expect to be in Whanganui on January 2.20 Dec 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuLeigh-Marama McLachlan: Christmas not the day it used to be for many KiwisChristmas is terrible for putting pressure on families to buy gifts and spend up large.18 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRedundancies at Whanganui's pilot academyWhanganui's pilot school has let three staff go as the border closures begin to hit hard.18 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandKids allegedly locked in rooms, smacked, fed mouldy food: Daycare centre probedParents say children were locked in rooms, smacked, and fed mouldy bread.16 Dec 06:24 PM
New ZealandDesert Rd murder case: 'Naive' only child helped dispose of man's bodyCulture of misplaced loyalty cited as reason man helped dispose of murder victim.15 Dec 08:54 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuFarm equity continues to rise in 'crazy' Covid yearThe worth of the Ātihau Whanganui Incorporation continues to rise.15 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFamily heartbreak: Young sisters diagnosed with same cancer months apartThe diagnosis follows one of the pair's daughter's own childhood battle with cancer.12 Dec 06:26 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuTāwhiao McMaster - 'a Māori lawyer, not a lawyer who is Māori'"When everything is in te reo Māori ... everything feels so settled and at peace."11 Dec 04:00 PM
KahuYoung automotive enthusiasts driving career pathwaysMāori and Pasifika Trades Training has led to apprenticeships for Whanganui graduates.10 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I've got enough': Man wins supermarket raffle, donates winningsTwo families now have full bellies and bright smiles thanks to his generosity.09 Dec 04:00 PM
KahuStaff members watched kura grow along with tamariki who learn thereA long-serving trio has bid farewell to beloved Whanganui kura.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'The community didn't deserve this': Ex-student reveals abuseA victim has revealed the extent of abuse at a Whanganui school in the 1950s and 60s.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Like a race track' - Terrifying moment car flips on notorious road'It's just a race track. there are so many scumbags that come hooning around the corner.'09 Dec 06:42 AM
KahuTe Kura Kaupapa Māori o Tūpoho students test drive new NCEA digital examsWhanganui students were among the first to sit tikanga Māori NCEA digital exams.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandStaff awarded $60,000 for unjustified dismissalThree former employees of Vault Bar & Eatery were unjustifiably dismissed, the ERA says.07 Dec 09:30 PM
New ZealandDivers find body following search of Manawatū RiverThe search was underway after police were alerted to an unmanned dinghy.07 Dec 01:26 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Valuable ventifacts protectedVentifacts unlock mysteries of past and future. Made with funding from NZ On Air.05 Dec 05:10 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuLeigh-Marama McLachlan: Comfort in the way we handle death as Māori'I have found comfort in the way we handle death as Māori'.04 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCrate Day: Hospital warns of binge-drinking dangersThis Saturday marks Crate Day, but not everyone is looking forward to it.04 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldTwo locals win big at Attitude AwardsWhanganui celebrates achievers with disabilities.04 Dec 04:00 PM
TravelGO NZ: Why you should visit Whanganui for a weekend getawayIt's a great time to visit this often-overlooked city, for food, art, festivals and more.01 Dec 05:17 PM
New ZealandTree falls on vehicle in TaumarunuiThe person had to be extricated from the vehicle.30 Nov 09:21 PM
BusinessBusinessman told to pay $1900 in fees for car he sold 11 years agoCraig Urquhart said the Ministry of Justice won't accept his arguments against the fees.30 Nov 03:26 AM
New ZealandPolice hunt Grinch thieves after Christmas hampers for needy stolenMore than $1100 worth of meat and groceries intended for Christmas gifts have been stolen.29 Nov 10:26 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Showtime for the Nutcracker at the Opera House this weekendStudents perform the Nutcracker 'directors cut'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.27 Nov 09:48 AM
New ZealandDriver killed in crash in Norsewood, Tararua districtA driver has died in a single-vehicle crash about 7.55pm last night26 Nov 06:04 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: The most unusual place to go for leaks and asparagus"We sell a lot of asparagus", radiator mechanic says. Made with funding from NZ On Air.26 Nov 05:04 PM