New ZealandWhanganui man appears in court after firearms incidentCharges include using a firearm against law enforcement and cultivating cannabis.28 Dec 11:53 PM
New ZealandI’m new to this: Reporter discovers the finer points of bricks and mortarReporter Liz Wylie tries her hand at bricklaying and gets a smoko treat.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui records highest increase in pre-Christmas spendingLocal experts said residents choosing to shop local was a reason for the increase.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui rep teams line up for summerDecember is traditionally tournament month across Central Districts.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandRoad works on Forgotten World Highway to continue next yearThe entire highway is on track to be sealed by the end of 2024.28 Dec 01:22 AM
New ZealandI'm new to this: Professional WrestlingWhat happens when a wrestling fan tries stepping into the ring for real?27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandRecords broken at Cemetery Circuit 2023Lap records were broken across multiple classes over the Boxing Day event.27 Dec 02:25 AM
New ZealandMitch Rees clinches Cemetery CircuitThey were his first major wins of the season.26 Dec 10:54 PM
New ZealandBad tabs and no sleep: Why experts are urging Kiwis to get their drugs tested this summerA substance found in some tabs has caused deaths overseas.26 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe challenges of relocating ‘offensive’ monumentThe statue will be moved somewhere else.25 Dec 11:21 PM
New ZealandRecycling centre 'getting through as much as possible' after fireWhat you need to know about the recycling centre's operations over the holidays.24 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAntisocial behaviour could lead to bollards on Moutoa QuayVehicles have been raced in the parking area, alongside burnouts and illegal dumping.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui mayor Andrew Tripe’s Christmas messageAndrew Tripe: Christmas means different things for different people.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui weather: What to expect this Christmas'I guess the good news story is the temperatures.'22 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Far too many': Road toll an alarm for summer“You’re only a second away from a truck coming at you.”21 Dec 11:10 PM
New ZealandWhere is Unichem's defibrillator?“Even if it saves one life, it’s worth its weight in gold.”21 Dec 10:29 PM
New ZealandWhanganui alternative transport unaffected by NZTA funding haltUse of shared pathways and bus services in Whanganui has increased over the year.20 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandUltraviolet water treatment plant will cost $1.5m'Scoping and planning have already started and we’re looking at sizing and units.'20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui athletics: Students shine at national champsPlenty of athletes did not step on the podium but reached a final or set new PBs.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'That's just not a professional look': Mayor's office leaksRangitīkei District Council has approved a $19m new build to replace the old building.20 Dec 02:00 AM
KahuJones calls time on 'frothy rhetoric' around the Treaty being a charter of indigenous sovereigntyNew Zealand First MP Shane Jones pushes back on Treaty debate.19 Dec 06:46 PM
New ZealandTangiwai 70th anniversary to be marked with national memorial serviceThe service will be held on January 21, 2024.19 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBusiness returns after St Johns Hill fish-and-chip shop fire"Our goal is to get things underway as quickly as possible.”19 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan shot by police transferred back to Whanganui HospitalThe man was shot after allegedly assaulting officers on December 12.19 Dec 03:02 AM
New Zealand'Pretty humbling': Tāmata Hauhā boss nominated for New Zealander of the Year'You sit back and go, ‘Actually, we’ve done some pretty remarkable stuff.'18 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandHealth rollbacks creating 'a level of nervousness'"All of those contracts will transfer back to Te Whatu Ora, and what does that look like?”18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui, Rangitīkei, Ruapehu await more details of Three Waters' repealThe Government plans to repeal Three Waters early next year.17 Dec 09:21 PM
New ZealandVelodrome launch attracts riders from Wellington and CambridgeWhanganui's Accoya-surfaced velodrome hailed as among world's best.17 Dec 07:37 PM
New Zealand'A real privilege': Sport Whanganui boss signs off'It's not about high performance, it's about getting out and doing stuff.'16 Dec 10:50 PM
New ZealandThe rare bird only found along the Whanganui RiverIt was first seen on the river's lower areas about 30 years ago - and now there's a book.15 Dec 09:40 PM
New ZealandTroublesome timber causes budget reshuffleWorkers have “broken the back of this job”.15 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Death tracks': Greyhound deaths spark calls for ban'The injuries won’t stop until the industry does,' Save Animals From Exploitation says.15 Dec 12:49 AM
New ZealandRiver leaders take new strategy to the peopleIt aims to establish strategy as the foundation for resource management in the catchment.14 Dec 10:38 PM
New ZealandHomeless hub scrapped in favour of support servicesA "brick-and-mortar" approach is off the table.14 Dec 04:00 AM
