New ZealandMan attempting repeat robbery was tracked by police dogsDarcy Chambers got away with stealing alcohol and electronics, but went back for more.11 Nov 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSchool expulsion can be fatal - studyStudy linking expulsions to early deaths dramatises the high cost of school failure.11 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandStruggling to learn: Some kids have better chances in AfricaSimon Collins shares Razeal's tale and asks where we are going wrong.11 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentDid Snow White consent to being kissed?Deviant, often a bad thing, but are there good deviants?10 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandSix assaults on Whanganui Prison staff in one weekMore assaults have followed a damning report into violence at Whanganui Prison.09 Nov 04:00 PM
MotorsportEntries fly in for Suzuki SeriesSuzuki Series organisers have been inundated with entries for the upcoming season.08 Nov 06:21 PM
New ZealandWatch: Horrifying near miss at intersectionQuick thinking truck driver avoids fatality at intersection.07 Nov 11:07 PM
CricketWhanganui High 1st X1 hit them for sixWhanganui High School 1st X1 the first to win back-to-back Ross Taylor Cup 20/20 titles.07 Nov 07:00 AM
TechnologyGwynne Dyer: Theories abound as Earth runs the gauntlet of survivalIt's looking good for the existence of life elsewhere in the universe.07 Nov 02:00 AM
Formula 1Entries flood in for Suzuki SeriesSuzuki Series swamped with entries and a strong international flavour for Whanganui leg07 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandChaos in court: Gang members clash as accused denies murderSecurity staff and police officers were out in full force and they needed to be06 Nov 09:30 PM
New ZealandConstable has traded peonies for policingNew police officer Nadine Staples is relishing being on the frontline in Whanganui06 Nov 06:00 PM
KahuThousands headed to Ratana for centenary celebrationsExhibition of Ratana history opens as celebrations begin06 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsMake your voice heard - every submission countsEvery submission counts; every voice does get weighed up against those it opposes06 Nov 12:00 AM
PoliticsEditorial: The grinch who wants to steal Guy Fawkes - sort ofIt's time we tackled the fireworks issue.05 Nov 08:00 PM
RoyalsHow a Kiwi royal fan got her wish and a taste of celebrityKiwi woman shares what it was like to shake hands with Meghan Markle.05 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand11 VC winners from New ZealandEleven men in NZ armed forces were awarded in the Victoria Cross in WW I05 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandLucky escape for properties when street tree blows downLewis Ave properties were unscathed when a large street tree was blown down by high wind.04 Nov 02:00 AM
KahuUnsung hero -- the Whanganui soldier who led one of NZ's most famous military victoriesForgotten hero - former Whanganui man at the front-line of the liberation of Le Quesnoy03 Nov 05:29 PM
EducationWhanganui mayor helps sell our region at home showWhanganui wows Auckklanders -- and, yes, that is our mayor fronting the show03 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHistoric serial sex offender jailedA victim of historic sex offending burst into tears as her tormentor was sentenced.03 Nov 03:35 AM
New ZealandWoman called police 73 times making false claimsThe offender was sentenced to supervision and granted name suppression by Judge Morris03 Nov 12:35 AM
New ZealandJail for revenge-fueled hammer attackHoani Check also punched and kicked his associate repeatedly in retaliation02 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandHomeless woman's car, belongings stolenDarren Albert also stole from another woman using her own vehicle as an aid.01 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandStudents stood down after classroom fightStudents stood down after classroom fight31 Oct 09:18 PM
New ZealandComplaint after councillor called rival 'dopehead'Horizons councillor said rival lived in "his own pathetic world".31 Oct 05:46 PM
PoliticsNational Party MP Judith Collins to visit WhanganuiSenior National party MP Judith Collins to visit Whanganui31 Oct 04:00 AM
KahuMore emphasis on wellbeing, less on education, Mike King saysThe former comedian will visit six schools next week delivering his mental health message.30 Oct 04:35 PM
LifestyleProject Runway star helped make Meghan's coatWhanganui designer behind Meghan Markle outfit.29 Oct 10:03 PM
New ZealandRubbish dumping forces Koha Shed closureDisheartening situation for Whanganui charity as mountain of household rubbish dumped.29 Oct 06:00 PM
New ZealandThunderstorms pave way for more unsettled conditions in northThe storms will set the agenda for several days of windy and wet weather.29 Oct 04:31 PM
New Zealand'Every firefighter in Whanganui' called in to fight blazeThe fire cast a red glow in the sky.29 Oct 03:26 AM
New ZealandMurder accused named as tempers flareMark Audain, Wayne Reardon, Kemp Rippon and Daniel Whareaorere have pleaded not guilty28 Oct 09:45 PM