Judge to rule on Chester Borrows charges Monday
A decision on whether Whanganui MP Chester Borrows will be prosecuted over an incident at a TPP protest will be known on Monday.
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Brothers guilty in killing
The jury returned its verdicts yesterday in the trial of two men accused of murdering Craig Rippon. In the High Court at Whanganui
Taihape cops dial-a-driver service
Former policeman Colin Mower is still ensuring Taihape people are safe. He has set up a dial-a-driver service for the town. It's
Watch NZH Local Focus: Ferry to Motueka refloated
Plans for a ferry between Whanganui and Port Motueka have been revisited. And pending a feasibility study by the council, could have the Mayor's support. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Ferry to Motueka refloated
Plans for a ferry between Whanganui and Port Motueka have been revisited. And pending a feasibility study by the council, could have the Mayor’s support. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Rubber ducks run amok
Whanganui locals went a little quackers on Saturday, in the name of charity. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Judge to sum up in Rippon trial today
The prosecution and defence have closed their cases in the Craig Rippon murder trial in the High Court at Whanganui. Tyrone Peter
Watch NZH Local Focus: Rubber ducks run amok
Whanganui locals went a little quackers on Saturday, in the name of charity. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Iwi furious at DoC inaction
South Taranaki iwi Nga Rauru feels let down by the Department of Conservation's decision not to submit on a seabed mining application
Change of plea in murder trial
Mathew Thomas Madams and one youth have pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of manslaughter at the Whanganui High Court on Thursday
'Smashed the prez'
A police officer has told the crown at the Wanganui High Court yesterday Kevin Madams "bragged" to police about "smashing the prez." Tyrone
Gang members volunteer in NZ prisons
A review of volunteers in New Zealand prisons has found two were active gang members - one of whom had a conviction for making P.
Tree vandals called 'w......s'
About 30 Norfolk pine trees planted along Whanganui's Seafront Road reserve last week have been dug up and relocated after vandals
Asteroid discoverer's distant past
An asteroid discovered by a former Whanganui woman now has an official name. Jennie McCormick, born and educated in Whanganui, made
Urology patient concerned by constant travel
A Whanganui cancer patient has had to make five return trips to Palmerston North in a month for treatment that he said was previously
Thunderstorms and rain on the way
Squally thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast to hit the North Island overnight, with a severe weather watch in place.
Convicted drug mule in fresh drugs bust
No one has managed to speak to convicted Kiwi drug smuggler Antony de Malmanche after drugs were found in his Bali prison cell.
Witness tells of fatal attack
A witness has described the minutes leading up to the attack that killed Black Power president Craig Rippon. The witness visited
Young home buyers: Where to look
Where young home buyers are snapping up properties revealed.
Where young homebuyers should look
Young people living in regional New Zealand have a better chance of owning their own home, according to new figures.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Paraparas repairs prolonged
NZTA say SH4 will be repaired in time for the 2nd anniversary of the huge storms that virtually swept it away. Meanwhile motorists and truckies must wait and count the costs. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Paraparas repairs prolonged
NZTA say SH4 will be repaired in time for the 2nd anniversary of the huge storms that virtually swept it away. Meanwhile motorists and truckies must wait and count the costs. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Whanganui hit-and-run victim asks for KFC
A request for fried chicken is a promising sign hit-and-run victim Jesse Minnell is making progress.
Hit-and-run victim awake and speaking
Whanganui hit-and-run victim Jesse Minnell has woken up and is speaking, his mother says.
Man charged over alleged hit and run
A 24-year-old man remains in intensive care following an alleged hit and run in Whanganui yesterday.
Man hit by car outside pub, driver flees
WATCH: A young man injured in a hit and run outside a Whanganui pub this morning is no longer in a critical condition, but is still seriously injured.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Rates becoming 'unsustainable'
Whanganui mayor Hamish McDouall wants a debate around how local government is funded in the future. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Rates becoming 'unsustainable'
Whanganui mayor Hamish McDouall wants a debate around how local government is funded in the future. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Autistic teen's imprisonment 'outrageous'
A severely autistic young man is being held in prison because disabilty service providers cannot find an alternative place for him to go.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Revamping the Whanganui Port
A Government funded feasibility study is looking at the future use of the Whanganui Port. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Revamping the Whanganui Port
A Government funded feasibility study is looking at the future use of the Whanganui Port. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Crime rises as foot patrols cut by 10pc
Fewer police foot patrols have been done in Whanganui during the last year - but that's not why some crime figures are up, acting
Stock theft a reality across Whanganui district
It used to be the thing of the old Western movies where the rancher combating rustlers stealing his stock. But similar scenarios are