Disappointment at failure to raise swimmable rivers target to 80 per cent

The death brings the Easter weekend road toll to two.

A funeral service will take place at the clubhouse on Friday

A newbie and a returnee do their sourdough baking at Whanganui's Lucky Bar and Kitchen

Lawyer voices concern about the time being taken to prepare papers for the case.

Keith Berrett shepherds his geese into shape with specially trained farm dogs.

The death of the former Hells Angels' Whanganui president came as a shock to many.

Nazareth to close because it loses money, Sisters' other work in Whanganui unchanged

Ridgway Lythgoe's slides and photos - especially those of Antarctica - are being appraised

Plenty of sunshine for charity run.

Readers address sexual abuse case; Air New Zealand, regional rates and over-population

Aged 70, dentist David Evans is taking a break after 40 years, but don't say 'retirement'

Whanganui Museum has unearthed a cricketing link with a trans-Tasman celebrity

Whanganui River Hunting Competition aims to boost tourism and connect people to land.

A fourth straight win in the Whanganui schools qualifying tournament.

Camera lenses, go-kart motors, balers - Sean Chapman took money for items he did not have.

Prisoners benefit from more positive learning experiences but funding short.

Bridges gives his take on the new political environment.

Whanganui Civil Defence model will provide a template.

Being hit by a "careless driver" was only the beginning for a Whanganui victim

Tribe centralises at former school, looks for others who want to use it

"Within minutes my son was calling out 'mum, I think Brennagh's dead'."

PowerCo are investigating cause of power cut in Whanganui

Sustainable and profitable farming were showcased at gala awards evening.

Comfortable win over Marist while Collegiate get default win over absent Saracens.

Temperatures fell almost a degree below zero at one weather station.

Season won't kick off until next weekend with a completely redone draw.

Neville Hopkins breaks down the penalty and free kick rules in his latest ref column.

Che Wilson speaks of journey to Treaty settlement and pictures positive future.

Dane Whale takes over from dad Kerry as Premier rugby kicks off.