Latest from Whanganui

State house tenant owed $13,300 back rent

When a visit was made, the tenant's relative had been living in the house rent-free.

Athletics: Peter Snell Mile Challenge kicks off Cooks Classic week

How would you go at the mile challenge?

'He's crazy': Doctor whose competence questioned lashes out

Teimur Youssefi made disrespectful comments about a former boss after concerns raised.

Fire crews help woman stuck in car overnight in Ruapehu

“She didn’t appear to have any injuries."

New Zealand Opera School vocal coach shares the secret to singing

Without self-discipline and hard work, you’ll never make it as a professional singer.

‘Help bring our moko home’: Whānau searches for missing 17yo in Whanganui

Mercedes Capri Haddon was last seen on Monday at 8am at Kowhai Park.

Economic injection of $5m anticipated for Whanganui Vintage Weekend

“It’s also a rare opportunity to party on Victoria Avenue.”

New kapa haka group wants to think outside the box and bring new ideas

'We wanted to continue building a movement of kaupapa Māori.'

'A living, breathing community building': Future of Duncan Pavilion uncertain

"She may look a bit rugged on the outside but the bones are good."

Guyton St getting new park

An empty lot next to Mischief Cafe will be transformed.

Opinion: Treaty of Waitangi bigger than petty politics

OPINION: No problem is insurmountable if willing hearts and minds are present.

National Park Village potential name change riles Tauranga business

'That would cause quite a bit of confusion.'

Dance academy ordered to pay former employee nearly $30,000

“This is a positive outcome for me and puts some closure on a very stressful time."

Swept away by the current: Teen who drowned in river was a poor swimmer

Valentino Laki was with friends and family when he got into difficulty in 2018.

Merry-go-round shut after child's foot trapped

'The whole inside of his foot was burned by the friction.'

'Blatant disregard': Spate of beach rescues outside flags

“Some guards are being told ‘Nah, we don’t want to swim with everyone else’.”

Roadworks start on SH3 in Turakina

Major work is also being done on State Highway 4 in Ruapehu.

Waimarie on hunt for 'maritime unicorn'

Staff have been hard-working, dedicated and “bloody amazing” this season.