Man drowned moving stolen goods by kayak
A man who drowned in the Whanganui River was trying to move stolen goods, a coroner found.
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Crews fight house fire in Whanganui
Fire and Emergency Services are currently in attendance at a house fire in Whanganui.
House severely damaged by fire five days out from Christmas
House fire at Whanganui East address.
Castlecliff scrub fire cause unknown
The cause of a fire in sand dunes near Seafront Rd on Monday night is currently unknown.
Teacher in under-age sex sting named
Whanganui teacher sentenced on sex charges is named.
Whanganui tops student-nurse achievement
UCOL nursing graduates are finding success in the working world.
Oil burner candle blamed for Keith St fire
Fire investigators say a Keith St house fire was caused by an oil burner candle.
Customs' new boat hits water for trials
Q-West completes new Customs boat, the latest in a long tradition.
MetService: 'Don't take fine weather for granted'
Temperatures are set to "yoyo" the week before Christmas, the MetService warns.
Whanganui homes open for summer tours
Ten city houses provide something for everyone in house tours.
Temporary Whanganui homes for telco companies
Spark and Vodafone have set up temporary service centres in Whanganui.
Teacher caught in under-age sex sting
The teacher was caught in an undercover police operation this year.
Man can't eat properly after surgeon's blunders
A couple's lifestyle has radically changed after an oral surgeon botched a case.
Tis the season ... for burglaries
Whanganui police have advice for residents to protect property from burglars.
Driver contacts victim after crash
Woman who causes collision seeks face-to-face chat with victim.
Censure and fine for surgeon guilty of misconduct
Dr Peter Liston says sorry for patient's 'long, hard journey'.
School loses funding for social worker
Social worker important for the well-being of students, principal says.
Thunderstorms brewing over North Island
A second round of thunderstorms are brewing after yesterday's downpours
Why this Kiwi kindergarten is teaching kids outdoors
Taking the classroom back to Mother Nature. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Nature Play getting kids outside
Taking the classroom back to mother nature. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Armed robbers target busy dairy in broad daylight
A Heads Rd dairy was the latest target in a string of aggravated robberies in Whanganui.
Shocking treatment: How we are failing our kids
Children in crisis were admitted 1300 times to adult mental health wards since 2012.
Whanganui schools no longer in lockdown
Whanganui schools were in lockdown after man wearing a balaclava seen carrying a gun.
Car flips, man injured in police chase
A driver in a police chase travelled more than 20km before he crashed near Whanganui.
Thomas makes for a memorable 21st
Matthew Smith, who is autistic, celebrated his 21st birthday with a special trip
Sentencing delay for ex Whanganui doctor
Sentencing of fake doctor delayed due to late defence submissions.
Horses injured by overnight trespassers
The horses may not be able to be ridden again after the incident.
Local Focus: From Raglan to Whanganui
Walking 400km against seabed mining. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: From Raglan to Whanganui
Walking 400km against seabed mining. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Jacinda Ardern as Mona Lisa takes first prize
The new PM's eyes follow National MPs - including Ian McKelvie - wherever they go.
'I don't want to be on history's sideline'
Master's thesis explores drug that brings us one step closer to eradicating HIV.
First annual commemoration of NZ Wars
Martin Johnston looks at the first commemoration of the NZ Wars.
Stolen bike: 'I'm sorry - I was drunk'
Tandem bike stolen from blind Whanganui teenager has been returned.