PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAJ Hackett revisits the birthplace of commercial bungy after 30 years"It has to be one of the most powerful places on Earth."17 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhanganui teacher retires after 50 years in educationA lot has changed during the 50 years Gillian Eades has been in education.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFlooding and slips hit roads around countryHeavy rain warnings are put in place for Coromandel, Bay of Plenty and Gisborne regions.15 Dec 08:53 AM
New ZealandWhanganui records second hottest December day since 1978Whanganui's temperature soared up to 29.3 degrees on Wednesday.15 Dec 02:30 AM
New ZealandAuckland's great escape, emotional reunions; police turn away unvetted iwi checkpoint volunteersThe Auckland border has been in place for more than 100 days.14 Dec 08:35 PM
New ZealandMan pleads not guilty to ill treatment of children at Lake AliceThe 89-year-old appeared in Whanganui District Court today.14 Dec 01:45 AM
New ZealandTropical Cyclone Ruby expected to miss NZ, but will bring more heavy rainTropical Cyclone Ruby is not forecast to hit New Zealand directly, but will bring rain.14 Dec 01:08 AM
New ZealandFreight train derails after heavy rain causes washoutA locomotive and about 12 wagons came off the track near Hunterville.13 Dec 09:10 PM
New Zealand'Full of holes': Up to 20 per cent of infected travellers could be missed by rapid antigen testingFree rapid antigen tests will be rolled out at pharmacies as the Auckland border lifts.13 Dec 02:56 AM
EnvironmentMonarch butterflies find home in Whanganui gardenIn 30 years, Margaret Innes hadn't seen so many monarchs in her garden.12 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandStorm warning: North Island, parts of South brace for delugeLow-pressure system headed for NZ brings risk of heavy rainfall and flooding next week.11 Dec 10:55 PM
New ZealandBody of missing man Joe Pryor found after 15-day searchHundreds of people had joined the search for Pryor who went missing in the Waikanae area.11 Dec 04:20 AM
EducationStudents making most of free trades trainingClose to 1000 students at UCOL have taken up free trades training.10 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHot in the city: Summer scorcher to continueBeach-lovers rejoice, a scorching Saturday's on the way.10 Dec 04:47 AM
New ZealandWeather: Forecasters alert to storm off Solomons, could impact NZ next weekHolidaymakers advised to keep an eye on developments.09 Dec 10:02 PM
New ZealandWho's shooting Whanganui's cats?The two shootings occurred last Wednesday in Aramoho and the SPCA is seeking information.09 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandTropical cyclone in wings as holidaymakers head out'At the time where things are opening up for Auckland, it's not really good timing.'06 Dec 09:56 PM
New ZealandDHB investigating claim vaccination staff paid for big night out with Prezzy cards'I am not aware of how the food and beverages were paid for,' DHB boss says.06 Dec 05:07 AM
New ZealandWhy one of NZ's least vaccinated towns won't use vax pass at public facilitiesCouncil chief executive says they're carrying out a proper assessment.05 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCheers! Auckland bars readied for reopeningNerves and excitement combine as hospitality prepares to reopen the doors.02 Dec 05:02 PM
New ZealandGraves of 31 veterans who died in Lake Alice finally locatedBarry Rankin started investigating four years ago and have taken further than he thought.02 Dec 03:30 AM
KahuSouth Taranaki marae awarded research grantThe project is titled Parara-ki-te-uru, named after the famous spring in the area.01 Dec 04:00 PM
RetailFoodstuffs partners with Uber Eats to deliver groceriesFoodstuffs have partnered with Uber Eats to start delivering groceries to its customers.30 Nov 04:30 AM
New ZealandPerson airlifted to Whanganui Hospital after crash on SH4The crash occurred around 4.45am.27 Nov 10:00 PM
InvestmentBlind sales: Desperate buyers snap up homes without even looking at themAbout 43,000 bids online for 1500 successful sales worth over $2 billion since August.25 Nov 04:59 PM
New ZealandJudge reserves decision on whether MoH must release details of unvaccinated Māori to Whānau OraCourt showdown the final stage of a months-long battle to get the data.25 Nov 04:56 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Almost guaranteed' that Whanganui will be at 'red light' settingDetails around what level Whanganui will be in are expected by the end of the week.23 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Significant surge': DHB seeks 133 new staff to cope with CovidMore than 20 critical nurses sought in anticipation of caseload at Waitematā.22 Nov 04:56 PM
New Zealand'She couldn't breathe': Family of 7's Covid home isolation nightmareHusband unsure whether to call ambulance because his wife's oxygen readings seemed fine.21 Nov 04:47 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhen can single Aucklanders do more than picnic?'Lockdown dating' is an oxymoron.19 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGet ready for the 'new, new normal', Whanganui mayor says"It's not like people won't be able to go out and socialise full stop."19 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Ridiculous': Unvaccinated parents at school events, in classesDays after losing unvaccinated staff, Education Ministry green-lights unjabbed parents.18 Nov 04:54 PM
New ZealandCity of bails: Auckland exodus expectedAlready, 100,000 have uploaded vaccine passes to allow more movement.17 Nov 04:55 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWill house prices keep rising? All your housing market questions answeredTony Alexander on the forces at play in NZ's housing market.16 Nov 12:21 AM
