New ZealandSerious crash in Hunterville claims one lifeMotorists have been asked to avoid the area of the crash if possible.25 May 03:17 AM
New ZealandAlec McNab: All the action from the Whanganui Secondary Schools Cross Country champsComment: There were over 130 starters, arresting the steady decline over recent years.24 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat's to be done about the William Birch Pool?What should be done with William Birch Pool?24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandShould former mayor Charles Mackay get his street name back?".... just knuckle down and get it done before the Sarjeant reopens"23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNewly elected Rātana Church leader hits the road"Manuao is happiest when working and providing for his people."23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPreparations for rise in winter flu patients amp up“We are aware that getting into timely general practice is a problem.”23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandEvacuated Whanganui couple hit by landslip while driving"It was just a mass coming down the hill."23 May 03:47 AM
New ZealandRangitīkei 'reasonably under control' after weekend stormMost of the roads in the region's towns have been cleaned and re-opened.23 May 02:23 AM
New ZealandGovt investing 3.6m to stop land erosion and protect against extreme weatherRatepayers will be contributing more than $18 million to the ongoing work.22 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Entirely unexpected': Sarjeant subcontractors fold“In a couple of months, I would say, we’ll have more of a firm programme.”22 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDistrict councillor takes out songwriting competition“Adulting gets in the way, but every time I perform I really love it."22 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandProposed shipping container youth hub officially sunkThe council spent close to $40,000 on a feasibility study22 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWet wet wet: Auckland gets nearly a year’s rainfall in five monthsAuckland's rainfall totals are running nearly three times above average in a sopping 2023.22 May 04:27 AM
New ZealandWeather impact continues around regionThere's an increased risk of landslips as the ground dries out after heavy rain.21 May 07:04 PM
KahuLooted taonga to return to Whanganui RiverTe Kōanga o Rehua will arrive on Wednesday after a nearly 50-year battle for its return.20 May 10:40 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCalls for greater fuel competition in Whanganui and RuapehuThe Whanganui council has contacted lower-price suppliers in a bid to drive prices down.19 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'The whole community is behind us': Football facility build imminent'This wasn’t about rivalries, this was about infrastructure.'19 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMayoral relief funds directed to 'high-impact' parts of Hastings“I think it shows that we’re an empathetic district and community.”19 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandWhy Sarjeant on the Quay is set to closeSarjeant on the Quay, in Whanganui, will close permanently to the public on June 30.18 May 11:09 PM
New ZealandHomeless support site almost ready to go“What we are doing in Anzac Parade and Taupō Quay is not going to solve the problem."18 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMixed reactions in Whanganui to Budget 2023Some Whanganui commentators say the Budget doesn't hold much for them.18 May 04:31 AM
New ZealandRangitīkei council boss resignsBeggs' project management expertise guided the council through Te Matapihi build.17 May 11:49 PM
New ZealandInterest in passenger trains gathers steamA meeting will be held on May 23 on potential plans to bring rail back to the city.17 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMore cash needed for Surf Lifeguard Service to stay afloat'We’ve been facing a few issues, especially when it comes to wages and rising costs.'16 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKevin Page: Being a model citizen comes with its drawbacksPosing for a photographer causes issues for columnist Kevin Page.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPublic transport service catching up with bigger centres“Currently, there might just be a pole and a little concrete pad and that’s it.”15 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Innovative hospitality operator' wanted for Sarjeant"Good quality coffee... goes without saying."15 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandBurger King launches investigation after raw chicken allegedly served"The actual chicken breast wasn’t cooked at all, it was just bright pink."15 May 02:57 AM
New ZealandWhanganui weather: Rain and shine in this week's menu'There’s still a little bit of uncertainty with this system.'15 May 12:11 AM
New Zealand$500,000 Heads Rd in Whanganui close to completion"It had recently shown extensive cracking and rutting."14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDoes Whanganui have a future in agri-tourism?Multi-day walks, wine tasting and cheese-making are just some of the ideas.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandClub rugby wrap: Border retain shield but Ruapehu show sparkBorder winger Luke Myers - on debut this season - scored a hat-trick of tries.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWaimarie steamer records best season yet, with local visitors driving numbersManager calls time after seven years and high-traffic season.14 May 05:00 PM
