Mother Teresa was made a Roman Catholic saint on September 4 - but it could be a while before Suzanne Aubert is awarded that status. Also

A Whanganui hospice shop has been forced to pay hundreds of dollars to remove a pile of rubbish dumped overnight.

The "racist" anti-Muslim rants included in a pamphlet circulating in Whanganui have upset some locals.

A man in his 70s who is alleged to have defrauded woman in Whanganui is still on the run after failing to appear in court.

Whanganui artist Mark Rayner says he is pleased to learn that opposition leader Andrew Little is amused by the artist's naked impression

Prime Minister John Key received a "wonderful, warm reception" when he spoke at the launch of the Whanganui branch of Three Keys on

It didn't come top in the Den of Dragons competition but the Spring into Whanganui event will still be on next year, organiser Frances

Keegan Borthwick is alleged to have killed a $150 ewe and a $1200 ram at Parikino on December 24 intending to steal the carcasses.

The messages Colin Smith read had been between his partner and the victim.

Whanganui police have made a plea to the public to help a little boy find his lost red ball.

A prison officer who was assaulted by an inmate has been stood down, the inmate's lawyer says. Defence lawyer Debbie Goodlet said

A Farmers employee who found a way to defraud the company will be sentenced in October. Corey James Hagger worked for the Farmers

A man accused of drugging and raping a teenage girl is on trial in the High Court at Whanganui. Mark Anthony Spittal's judge-alone

His science background could be helpful in communicating Horizons Regional Council's activities more clearly to voters, Allan Wrigglesworth

Everything from eyelash extensions to extendable ladders was under one roof in Whanganui last weekend - with a side dish of roving

New Zealanders will light up the darkness on 17 mountaintops next month as a message of hope for families struggling to cope with suicides by loved ones.

Since the birth of her first grandchild six years ago Susan Osborne's decisionmaking has been focused on future generations. "When

Farming, conservation and tourism need to go hand in hand for New Zealand's future, Whakahoro farmer and entrepreneur Dan Steele says. He

The trial for a Whanganui man accused of rape began in the Whanganui District Court this week. The man, who has name suppression

Former All Black Glen Osborne, 44, joins three other rookies bolstering police numbers in Whanganui.

Most submitters support the legislation for the Whanganui River Settlement - which is no surprise given the "innovative and inclusive"

Colourful, cuddly children's pyjamas are just the right gift for Whanganui Hospital's Children's Ward, paediatric nurse manager Janene

Police have found a missing 9-year-old who hadn't been seen since yesterday morning.

Whanganui 21-year-old Patrick Richardson has celebrated his formal commissioning as a Royal Navy Officer on parade at Britannia Royal

City is running out of time for full-size statue of celebrated poet.

A mystery dog found in a car with a smashed window has gone to a new home.

"You're lucky that's all I'm going to f***ing do," Cody Amer told his mother after slapping her in the face during an argument. Later

A teacher's aide accused of assaulting a colleague at Whanganui High School has successfully completed diversion and had his charges

A woman upset about text messages her boyfriend had sent shunted his car into house. Jennifer Hazel Whareaorere appeared in the Whanganui

A drunk driving teacher who was more than four times over the alcohol limit "nearly fell out of the vehicle" after leading police