New ZealandFamily of hit-and-run pilot headed for Australia'He loved his family like there was no tomorrow'.01 Oct 08:17 PM
New ZealandToo polluted to swim - swimmers warned off Whanganui coastal streamsThree streams that children love to play in at Whanganui beaches are unsafe for swimming.01 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandVandalism ruins kids holiday plansVandals smash windows, break doors and even steal the steps.01 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandUnited Nations showdown: Baby Neve versus the fossil foolNeve charmed people and awakened the parts of their brains that want to protect life30 Sep 09:00 PM
KahuYour say: Those who came before Kate SheppardReaders have their say on women's suffrage; ratepayers' burden; and pokie problems29 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandThree people freed by jaws of life after two-car smash in WhanganuiAll three have been transported to Whanganui Hospital, one in a serious condition29 Sep 01:57 AM
New ZealandDon't panic - Kevin Edmonds is fine and well, his email just got hackedWhanganui retiree frustrated with messages he didn't send28 Sep 07:50 PM
EnvironmentFarmer and conservationist speaks at Whanganui AGMOwner of Blue Duck Station tells tales of adventure and adversity28 Sep 06:00 PM
PoliticsMP suggests options for housing, wastewaterRongotai MP Paul Eagle discusses central/local government issues with Mayor McDouall28 Sep 03:50 AM
New ZealandFundraising for teen recovering from brain infectionAlice Giltrap's college friends have rallied around her as she recovers.27 Sep 05:00 PM
RacingMum's bedside vigil as jockey battles head injury after horrific spillPrognosis looks bright for injured Whanganui jockey Sarah Macnab27 Sep 05:05 AM
New ZealandBeauty queen's sex abuse revelationsBeauty and bravery go hand in hand for Miss World NZ Jessica Tyson of Whanganui.26 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman loses $4000 to fake Spark callWhanganui woman's Spark scam highlights dangers of believing who calls.26 Sep 04:00 PM
LifestyleKiwi family feared teenage daughter was dead three timesWhat was thought to be glandular fever turned out to be near fatal encephalitis.26 Sep 02:21 AM
New ZealandThree sentenced for attack on mayor and wifeTwo women and a man attacked Mayor Don Cameron and his wife Phyl in Raetihi in 2016.25 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandName suppression remains for 12 men in relation to the death of Kevin RatanaThe crown identified significant concerns around their names being made public.25 Sep 06:10 AM
New ZealandKebab wholesaler supplied methGregory Thomas was caught supplying meth and cannabis between May and August in 201624 Sep 07:00 PM
New ZealandNeedle in McDonald's fries false alarmPolice called after needle found among fries from McDonalds.24 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandInfamous serial killer found dead in prisonSerial killer Hayden Poulter has died in prison less than a month after he was recalled.24 Sep 12:40 AM
CrimeMore alcohol interlock devices installed after law changeThe alcohol interlock licence allows offenders to still drive to work and doing errands23 Sep 08:00 AM
KahuYour say: Counselling won't cure all recidivistsReaders have their say: Killer back in jail; reviving te reo; noisy kids; mandarin lessons23 Sep 06:00 AM
CrimeWhanganui news: Beef, awards, circus, election and guilty pleasWhanganui news: The circus is in town; so is a woman who drove under influence of drugs22 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandPopular doctor masked depression until it was too muchCoroner says Whanganui doctor was adept at hiding depression.21 Sep 07:45 AM
CrimePolice appeal for armed robberies informationWhanganui Police want the public's help to solve several aggravated robberies.20 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandMeth addict shot by police jailed for kidnapping and assaultDick Keefe-Wilson caused chaos at Vinegar Hill while on a methamphetamine bender20 Sep 04:30 AM
New ZealandPolice appeal again for information on Ratana homicidePolice want to know about two vehicles in relation to the Kevin Ratana homicide inquiry20 Sep 02:00 AM
BusinessNZME overtakes MediaWorks to claim Auckland radio crownThe latest survey is a "game changer" says NZME exec.20 Sep 01:00 AM
CrimeWhanganui homicide investigation continuesPolice are saying little about the James Butler homicide investigation19 Sep 11:35 PM
Interest ratesMobile trader boss shares concerns about industryMobile trader boss shares concerns but says his company is above board.19 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandRatana killing: Two cars soughtPolice are asking people with information linked to Kevin Ratana's death to contact them.19 Sep 07:00 AM
New Zealand1080 whistleblower now supports its useConservationist Peter Grant changed his mind about 1080 as its use was refined.18 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandBut new owners plan to give 148ha to appropriate iwiThe timing wasn't right for Whanganui iwi to buy Whanganui District Council forest land.18 Sep 05:30 PM
