New ZealandWoman dies after chaseA woman killed in a crash after a police pursuit in Wanganui last night was caught driving drunk earlier in the evening, police say.16 Nov 09:13 PM
New ZealandWild weather tops $100mThe cost of extreme weather events in New Zealand this year is likely to top $100 million, the Insurance Council says.15 Oct 10:31 PM
New ZealandWanganui flood fears: homes evacuatedFlooding has forced two more blocks of Wanganui residents from their homes, as the city deals with a state of emergency from a swollen Whanganui River.15 Oct 07:13 PM
New ZealandNew water source for RaetihiThe Ministry of Health has given the all clear for Raetihi residents to use water from a new source after the town's supply was contaminated by spilled diesel.09 Oct 04:33 AM
New ZealandToxic water to stay through to 2014It could be next year before Raetihi's drinking water is safe again, after a major contamination scare.08 Oct 06:46 PM
New ZealandTeenager pleads guilty to assault with an orangeA Wanganui teen has admitted assaulting his ex-partner's mother with an orange.08 Oct 06:54 AM
New ZealandPolicewoman saves bleeding horsePolice officers are trained to save lives and help victims - and in the case of one quick-thinking Whanganui police officer that includes those with four legs.19 Sep 01:07 AM
New ZealandMistrial in breast-grab caseThe case of a Wanganui man accused of repeatedly grabbing his daughter's breasts has been declared a mistrial.18 Sep 02:45 AM
New ZealandMan charged with threatening LawsA man charged with threatening Wanganui mayoral candidate Michael Laws has appeared in court.11 Sep 11:03 PM
New ZealandSoldier acquitted of raping teenThe wife of a soldier charged with performing indecent acts on two 13-year-olds yesterday gave evidence supporting her husband.16 Aug 01:23 AM
New ZealandAccused appeared 'calm and collected'Two teenage girls have given evidence against a NZ Army warrant officer accused of sexually violating them.14 Aug 04:08 AM
New ZealandAnger over 'pop-up' drug store in WanganuiThe opening of a "pop-up" drug store in Wanganui has angered other retailers in the block and prompted community concern.26 Jul 06:33 AM
New ZealandMan tied woman to bed to stop her from going into townA man who repeatedly assaulted a woman and routinely tied her to a bed to stop her from going into town - all while on parole for similar crimes - was jailed yesterday.16 Jul 07:39 AM
New ZealandReal estate agent walks out of hearingA man facing three charges of misconduct under the Real Estate Agents Act walked out of a disciplinary hearing in Wanganui yesterday.16 Jul 07:17 AM
New ZealandWanganui knife thrower arrestedA man who threw a knife at a passing car carrying a mother and her daughter has been arrested.02 Jul 06:38 AM
New ZealandBoard agrees on name for Wanganui HospitalWanganui Hospital will retain the current spelling of its name - unless you're speaking Maori.01 Jul 06:29 AM
New ZealandUnpruned trees cause spate of power cutsMany of the weekend's power cuts could have been prevented if trees had been pruned properly, according to Powerco's network operations manager Phil Marsh.24 Jun 05:24 AM
New ZealandFights see school rugby game cannedWanganui High School and Wanganui Rugby Football Union are investigating a violent under-16s schoolboy game called off early after fighting broke out.18 Jun 12:00 AM
