Latest from Whanganui

1080 factory staff 'wound up' by death threats

Staff making 1080 baits at Whanganui's Orillion facility subject to death threats

Collegiate improve to win

Collegiate came from behind to win Whanganui secondary school rugby champs

Rental nightmare: 'It was unfit for a dog for $320 a week'

Rental prices in Whanganui up nearly 40 per cent on last year

St John's parents, staff discuss strike

Mother of four Loren Symes said if parents sat in on a class it would open their eyes.

National hikoi diverts to Whanganui manufacturing site

Anti-1080 protesters converge on a Whanganui manufacturing site.

Eight new vans for YMCA Central

Maintenance, demand and safety some of the reasons for the addition of the Audis.

Designer dogs await their fate for killing chickens

The owner of two retrodoodle dogs that killed pet chickens will be prosecuted.

Chester Borrows: I wouldn't cross the street to hear Don Brash's views

Why should Don Brash be spared the challenge to his 1970s view of New Zealand's future?

Whanganui's serial shoplifter Ngaika Kiu to do more time

She was sentenced to a further two months' imprisonment for breaching release conditions.

'Disappointed' Parker may pull plug on school event

Parker camp responds after school event "for Māori & Pasifika boys" outrages parents.

Rugby: Wanganui Under 20's big win to start HYRC Series

Having regular team mates in the forward pack lays foundation for big win on home soil.

Nicola Patrick: Counting on things Kiwis really value

Why economic success isn't the only - or even the best - indicator of our progress

Your say: That drab bus depot is a poor look for Whanganui

Readers have their say on the bus station; bus service; Winston Peters; hostile despots

Student wins car in hands-on contest

Mental preparation was the key to success in this gruelling challenge.

Criminal caught after falling asleep in car he broke into

Karl Harry Ranginui of Waitara entered two properties and a car which he slept in.

Bus crash service at Rātana

A service of thanks is held at ratana for supporters of Manawatu bus crash.

Bon voyage! Sister city celebrations begin

Delegation to get dancing shoes on.

Tongariro bus operator goes into bat for embattled RAL

Central Plateau bus operator says bus warrants incredibly difficult to get.