Latest from Whanganui

Gareth Carter: Magnolias are a great addition to any garden

Magnificent magnolias are in bloom all over Whanganui.

Phone a friend: NZ’s two degrees of separation and the stolen backpack

“You’ve got to love small-town New Zealand."

Bumpy ride for Ridgway St retailers

“We’ve watched people launch off the speed hump at a great rate of knots."

'Silo' effect meant doctors failed to detect cause of Carmen Walker's death

Pathologist claims Carmen Walker's death at Waikato Hospital 13 years ago was iatrogenic.

Plan devised for future of NZ’s oldest provincial theatre

There have been inquiries about hosting birthday parties and weddings in the theatre.

Alleged money launderer appears in court

The 52-year-old is facing five charges of engaging in a money laundering transaction.

Turning the tide for public transport

Better Whanganui public transport is a passion for professional musician Anthonie Tonnon.

Plans to prepare rural areas for massive weather events

'Being able to tell people you're okay... that is hugely important.'

Man charged for alleged role as money mule in scams

The accused man will appear in court on Tuesday.

Pro wrestlers going 'from strength to strength'

River City Pro Wrestling is ready for action, with its first show booked for next month.

Ōhakea's $2.3b Poseidon fleet complete

All four aircraft, built by Boeing, have now been delivered.

'Just horrendous': Online harassment a concern for schools

'It can feel like the world is caving in on them.'

Fleeing driver crashes into house in Whanganui

A house in Alma Rd has been extensively damaged.

Brand new block at AFFCO Imlay

It's part of a five-year plan to modernise the plant.

Class A: Teacher smoked meth at school, left pipe in special needs bathroom

She carried her stash in a glasses case but on occasion, left it unattended.

Hospital disposed of potential evidence in patient death case

Blood drained during the procedure was thrown away with other disposable waste.

Whanganui mayor's new karakia opens council hui

Mayor Andrew Tripe says it's the council’s way of acknowledging all the community.

Start your tech engines! GovHack returns

'Technology is design, it’s marketing, it’s more than just sitting at a computer'.