New ZealandWhanganui firefighter deploying to Queensland wildfiresAaron Hartley also went on a deployment to Canada earlier in the year to battle fires.16 Nov 12:19 AM
New ZealandWhanganui recording increase in Covid-19 case numbersThe increase was likely due to a variant which can somewhat evade immune responses.15 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandPerson taken to hospital after State Highway 3 crashThe road was blocked by the incident, reopening to all traffic at 1pm.15 Nov 10:31 PM
New ZealandCar rolls near Whanganui beachA person in the vehicle received minor injuries.15 Nov 02:51 AM
New ZealandBeanie me up: Women knits 1000 woolly hats for childrenNorma McCallum's hobby benefits children.15 Nov 12:26 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRenegades Muster: 843km on two wheels in two daysThe winner of the Renegades Muster race rode for more than 600km non-stop.14 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandState Highway 4 in Ruapehu reopens after truck crashA truck rolled over on the highway on Tuesday night.14 Nov 08:46 PM
New ZealandCar versus truck collision near WhanganuiThe collision with the truck sent the car into a ditch.13 Nov 11:05 PM
New ZealandWhanganui Pride Week to end with wedding bellsIt was hoped the wedding would become a regular part of future pride weeks.13 Nov 03:35 AM
New ZealandWhanganui River power towers to be replacedThe lines supply Whanganui CBD, hospital, and council buildings.13 Nov 03:08 AM
New ZealandDriver and vehicle related to Castlecliff hit-and-run locatedPolice are still interested in CCTV footage.12 Nov 07:47 PM
New ZealandCastlecliff community showcased with repainted basketball court'I was here about a year ago and look at the difference from now till then.'12 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTaupō Quay building takes home top heritage prizeSince 2020, the building has undergone earthquake strengthening and a full restoration.12 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandChild in hospital after Castlecliff hit-and-runPolice are urging the driver of the car to come forward.11 Nov 10:37 PM
New ZealandNew fuel station to bring greater competition to Whanganui marketA price disparity with adjacent regions has created a need for more stations in Whanganui.10 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSunny weekend before things take a turn for the wetterFine and settled weather means sunny days but cold mornings for the weekend.10 Nov 02:43 AM
New ZealandWater quality at Castlecliff Beach above the rest in WhanganuiThe majority of swimming spots in Whanganui had poor-quality water.09 Nov 04:04 PM
New ZealandMt Ruapehu records driest October on recordOctober also saw the hottest temperature on record in Ruapehu for the month.09 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHistoric Whanganui building put up for auctionThe building was originally built in 1914 and will go under the hammer in December.09 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPerson in hospital after single-vehicle crashPolice, Hato Hone St John and Fire and Emergency New Zealand respond to incident.07 Nov 02:48 AM
New ZealandWhanganui farmer named as new Beef + Lamb associate directorMark Polson aims to contribute to the B+L board's decision-making as much as possible.06 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Completely unique': Rangitīkei River births NZ first for beerThe first beer brewed with a wild yeast is set to be released later in November.01 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandUse of Whanganui shared pathways increased by 12 per centThe Whanganui District Council said the increase in use was due to promotion of the paths.27 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui artist opens new galleryThe gallery could become a collective of other people's work in the future.27 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandGround broken in Whanganui bus shelter projectWork on the bus stops is expected to be completed by May 2024.26 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBright and bold works winners at Mangaweka’s big arts and market dayFakes and Forgeries contest winners favoured the bright and bold.24 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWanganui Road Rodders celebrate 50th anniversaryPeople came from as far away as Australia to help the club mark its golden milestone.24 Oct 02:25 AM
New ZealandParking spots almost extinct as Foxton swingsThousands descended on the town for the annual Spring Fling.23 Oct 09:49 PM
New ZealandMayors get behind breast cancer street appeal“Breast cancer is survivable, and if I can help with the message, I can help save lives."23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui weather: What to expect this weekIntermittent showers and humid conditions are likely to be the main features of the week.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandRetired man volunteers skills to upgrading community centreRoy Opie has been working on the community centre for a long time.22 Oct 12:19 AM
New ZealandNew roads added to network as part of rural subdivisionThe name of Rusthall Estate was chosen by a panel including local iwi and other parties.19 Oct 04:00 PM