Broken-down carriages in Taumarunui railyard will be scrapped
'Obviously graffiti’s been a big issue; they’ve been damaged, smashed up.'
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Skifield 'viable but risky' business
Dave Mazey says Whakapapa could be a commercial success.
'Crystal ball' will avoid pollution, says seabed mining company
The model to predict the drift of sediment in South Taranaki has not yet been developed.
Whanganui rivals do battle for title shot
For the first time United and Marist will meet in a playoff.
'Final' RAL bailout a waste of money, business owner says
A Ruapehu business owner says the latest government bailout is a waste of money.
Logging truck catches fire in Whanganui
The driver smelled smoke and pulled over on Anzac Parade.
Waimarino name proposal attracts more than 2500 submissions
A further 489 submissions have been made on changing the railway station name.
Scam ‘mule’ allegedly linked to $1.7m in stolen money is a CEO and company director
Victims want regulation; banks believe their systems are robust.
NZ Track and Field champs: Maples eyes third straight title
Whanganui provides 18 athletes in the 47-strong Manawatu/Whanganui team
Artists scoop $10,000 'gift' from Dame Doreen
Frances Stachl and Annie Mackenzie are the Blumhardt Foundation's 2024 recipients.
'We need to make the tough calls'
All but three of Whanganui's district councillors back W&P's move in-house.
Police investigate cause of abandoned house fire
Crews from Ohakune and Raetihi were called to SH49 on Tuesday night.
Multiple crews battle large scrub fire near Whanganui
Two helicopters used monsoon buckets to help tame the large vegetation fire.
Search for missing diver suspended
The diver went missing from a vessel off Pātea on Sunday.
Canadian professors speaking in Whanganui about historic ship
The Canadian professors are visiting the Alexander Heritage & Research Library on April 7.
'She lost hope': Young woman took her life after 10 years in state care
Esther Osborne was let down by 'systemic failings' at Porirua secure unit, says coroner.
'A huge struggle': Big rates increase on the cards for Rangitīkei
Roading is a big cost for the district.
Minister for Mental Health visits 'innovative' Whanganui
He wants to get money out of Wellington and "into the grassroots and front line”.
Whanganui’s summer was much warmer than usual
It was the ninth warmest summer on record for New Zealand.
World cup planned for sport unique to Whanganui
'It’s not played anywhere else in the world.'
Two seriously injured in Waitōtara crash
Emergency services were called to Moumahaki Rd at 2.57pm on Sunday.
Survey reveals Kiwi cannabis habits and concerns
'Notable decrease in (medicinal) cannabis prices', says doctor
Council moves Whanganui & Partners and economic development in-house
The decision follows a review of council-controlled organisations.
From Boris Johnson and David Lange to 'hermit' in Whanganui
Jeya Wilson has worked with world leaders; now she's living "a simple existence".
NZ Olympic duo and Wellington band TOI create Paris anthem
Max Brown says the song captures the emotions tied up in reaching the Olympic dream.
‘Cleverness off the scale’ at Zinefest
There will be 20-plus stalls at the 2024 Whanganui Zinefest.
Rangitīkei landmark buildings' future uncertain
The council has decided the historic buildings are surplus to requirements.
Record-breaking results for Whanganui Swimming Club
"Once you got into a rhythm it felt pretty good."
Council spends $2.78m on planes for pilot academy
'We couldn’t be bringing the students to Whanganui without those aircraft.'
Artists Open Studios promises bigger, brighter event
The 2024 event includes an auction of works by the late Lyndsay Patterson.