Latest from Whanganui

Snow watch issued for Taihape and north Whanganui

Whanganui City recorded thunderstorm conditions and near-gale-force winds.

‘Inspiring’ journey: How parents’ escape from war-ravaged country fires up footballer

Footballer's parents escaped war-torn Yugoslavia - now he's impressing in NZ

Accommodation rates in Whanganui 10 per cent above national average

The occupancy rate was also around 10 per cent higher than the same month in 2022.

Sarjeant stonemasons 'going great guns'

“We want it to be a lovely old building still, just in better condition.”

The best dog-gone beds in Whanganui

“It’s great, it’s odour resistant, good for allergies, just all sorts of things."

Wallaby discovery 'an isolated incident'

Detector dog contractors were brought in to conduct a search.

Bremworth’s Whanganui plant getting 'bigger and better'

A dozen jobs are on offer at wool carpet-maker Bremworth's Whanganui plant.

Whanganui weather: What to expect this week

A MetService meterologist said Wednesday was the day to look out for.

$30m and apology for iwi who paid the price for the nation's development

The tribes' areas of interest include the middle reaches of the Whanganui River.

'People dropped everything and ran': Whanganui family witness wildfire panic in Greece

A Whanganui family in Greece describes evacuation panic during wildfires.

Why Whanganui council is opening up some discussion to the public domain

But contentious or difficult matters may still be spoken about behind closed doors.

State Highway 1 reopened between Taihape and Waiōuru

The Desert Road section of the highway remains closed.

Whanganui hotel fire 'a tragedy'

The fire came at the worst possible time for the local accommodation sector.

All Black comes off the bench in Whanganui

“It’s one of those unique things we’ve never had to do before."

Fire investigator onsite to determine cause of Avenue Hotel fire

Four fire appliances attended, along with an operational support wagon.

Marcel Martin on Stevie Ray Vaughan, the Palm Lounge and guitars at mealtime

"Record in winter, play in summer - that’s the plan."

Whanganui in for 'very changeable weather'

Heavy showers are predicted for Tuesday and Wednesday.

'It's a dream job': The man immersed in virtual reality

"Anyone can do it if you’ve got a good idea."