CrimePolice arrest 19 Hells Angels members, 72 charges laidThe Whanganui chapter's president and vice-president are among those arrested.15 Jul 03:26 AM
New ZealandGas leak in Feilding leaves two in hospital, emergency response under wayTwo people have been taken to hospital after a gas leak at a house in the Manawatū town.12 Jul 12:35 AM
New Zealand'Not giving it up': Wagon battle with state housing rages onRobyn Dandy bought the wagon to honour her late grandson and fulfil a promise.10 Jun 08:29 AM
New ZealandWhanganui pool tragedy: Coroner questions how lifeguard thought boy was just 'holding his breath'27 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'No apologies': Luxon bullish on fast-tracking seabed mining applicationThe Prime Minister praised Whanganui's council during a visit to the district.30 Apr 04:14 AM
New ZealandStabbing prompts security review for Department of Corrections A staff member was critically injured in the April 9 attack.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncillor says Govt 'abdicating' housing responsibilities 'We are not seeing an improvement on the availability of stock in town.'15 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Really shabby': Deputy mayor decries state of premier parkThe council's boss says Pukenamu Queen's Park should not become a 'bollard farm'.11 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Air Chathams and Air NZ in partnership talks'Smaller operators play a critical role and do an excellent job.'08 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Airline survived Covid and a recession - now for the future'We would be lost without them in Whanganui.'07 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘No fluke’: Proposed rates rise far below forecastIt has taken 'a lot of hard work' to get there.30 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandThree-term councillor running for mayor'This is about a new generation of leadership.'28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil rejects ‘inaccurate and misleading’ cafe petitionThe Funky Duck will soon be 'completely and utterly gutted' as the lease ends.25 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPlant thefts frustrate councilWhanganui District Council urges people to report suspicious activity in parks to police.25 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandBrakes pumped on SH3 speed limit increase'The minister and NZTA have heard us.'21 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandLet there be light: New era begins at Hockey Whanganui'We are trying to be the best we can be as a small region'.16 Mar 07:32 PM
New ZealandThree to tango: Council pitching multi-council water delivery'Time is going to go fast. We need to hear from you.'16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorth Mole regeneration project may need extra fundingThe project received $876,250 from MBIE's Tourism Infrastructure Fund.13 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandUser pays an option to fund Dublin St replacementThe bridge is regularly inspected for safety.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandScrapped: Food waste service bites the dustCouncillors voted 9-4 in favour of ending the service before it even began.11 Mar 02:37 AM
New Zealand‘Get paid to join’: 300 sign up for first Whanganui citizens’ assemblyParticipants will be paid $500 for attending four to five meetings.10 Mar 10:49 PM
New ZealandAbuse towards ‘vulnerable’ council staff not slowing downCouncil boss David Langford is "happy to front up" to people angry with the council.10 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandOut with the scraps? Council could ditch food scraps serviceCouncillors will decide its fate at an extraordinary meeting on Monday evening.07 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil assets could be discounted for housing entityThe public will soon have a say on a joint venture housing proposal.18 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Serious safety risks’: Whanganui riverboat managers on youth antics'The roof isn’t designed or made to hold human weight.'13 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuRevealed: The proposed iwi-council relationship agreementWhanganui district councillors will vote on the agreement on February 13.29 Jan 04:00 PM
Kahu‘Testing times ahead for councils, iwi’Rangitīkei Mayor Andy Watson may delay stepping down as the sector faces challenges.22 Jan 09:12 PM
