Bizarre tales of Whanganui prove truth is stranger than fiction
Stranger than fiction -- these quirky tales from Whanganui's bygone era are all true.
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Inflatable starlab brings Puanga into view
See the stars and learn about Puanga and Matariki celebrations.
Do or die for Kaierau against Marist in Premier rugby
Marist could break into Top 4, or Kaierau could keep faint hopes alive.
MP reads te reo books to children as part of library's Puanga celebrations
Former All Black and Whanganui police officer Glen Osborne is booked for the next reading.
No arrest in fatal Whanganui crash
Police say they know who was driving a car involved in a fatal crash.
Springvale Playcentre to celebrate 50 years
They will have a birthday celebration in August including a disco and exhibition night.
Meet NZ's first woman 'most eligible farmer'
Taihape's Mairi Whittle took home the golden gumboot in Fieldays Rural Catch contest.
Former gang leader's plan to save youth
Former Whanganui gang leader's plan to save youth.
Police seek help to identify glass-smashing man
Shop owners arrived to smashed glass yesterday morning.
Fires, vandalism as prisoners riot at Whanganui Prison
Chaos overnight with windows broken and a fire started by inmates at Whanganui prison.
Could Cooks Gardens to go Amber and Black?
Mayor says no reason Whanganui can't host high level rugby
Fatal road is 'race track' say residents
Locals speak out after the death of 13-year-old Keanu Josephs-Ranginui.
Watkins White Ferns in Whitewash of Ireland
Allrounder takes a wicket as she was not needed to bat with Amelia Kerr's unbeaten 232
Government likely to help Mt Ruapehu ski gondola
Government to help financially with gondola project at Mt Ruapehu
Whanganui news: Woman on drugs charges; drove while disqualified; Ratana talk
News in brief: Woman on drug, shoplifting charges; Ratana talk; driving when disqualified
Young man dead after stolen car crashes in Whanganui
A car crash in Whanganui happened just as kids were leaving school.
Police dog sniffs out lolly thieves; youths spoken to
Whanganui Police are speaking with three youths and no charges had yet been laid.
Watkin's White Ferns just keep dominating Ireland
Another 400 plus score to wrap up the three ODI series with one game to play.
Dirt bike terrifies city pedestrians
Pedestrians scrambled for cover when a motorbike was ridden on central city footpaths.
Suspicious fire at scrap yard
Fire and Emergency and police respond to car fires at Whanganui scrap yard.
Cricket: Jessica Watkin gets share of White Ferns world record against Ireland
Great One Day International debut on a memorable day for New Zealand women's cricket
Escaping the Big Smoke: The wannabe homeowners targeting cheap prices
It was the best of times for buying, it was the worst of times for renting
'You try to live your life and bastards like that come around'
A Kakatahi family are devastated after burglars ransacked their home.
Hey day trippers, this is really... something
From London's Abbey Road to Whanganui's Rangiora Street. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Spooky exhibition "a little bit out there"
Video creates a state of tension as it reveals the derelict and abandonned
UCOL Whanganui student finds his feet in fitness
Wade Callum could barely run 100m without having a break when he started the course.
Chiefs and Hurricanes to play Super Rugby 'friendly' in Hawera
Game for the wider squads to stay match fit while their All Blacks players face France.
Shops shown the tools to combat thieves
Police have advised Whanganui businesses on how to reduce the likelihood of being robbed.
Have your say: Scrooges stifle wage debate
Your say: Council Scrooges reject living wage; government should spend more; day of shame