'Iconic' piece of Mountains to Sea Trail reopens
The 36-kilometre Mangapurua Track starts from the end of Ruatiti Road.
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Stan Walker: A superstar returns to his spiritual home of Rātana
Aotearoa singer Stan Walker keeps the faith with his Ratana roots.
'Relentless' Ngarewa-Packer challenging again in Te Tai Hauāuru
It's still unclear who she will be up against.
The Ratana Pā kitchen is run like a military operation
Behind every big event there's a team of volunteers.
New signs at Pākaraka vandalised within hours of ceremony
Hapū Ngāti Maika and supporters disgusted after Pākaraka signs stolen and vandalised.
Winston Peters takes centre stage as Rātana faithful arrive
The Rātana faithful prepare for two days of celebrations.
One person taken to hospital after being hit by car in Whanganui
Fire and Emergency NZ received reports a pedestrian was hit by a car near Countdown
Big crowds show up for Vintage Weekend's return
“The number of people in town was incredible.”
Burma rally heads through Whanganui region
A wide range of vehicles from Ford to Chevy to Dodge to Alfa to Saab to Renault took part.
Proposed Kāinga Ora homes 'nowhere near' enough to fix Whanganui’s housing problems
“Because all of us, everybody in Whanganui, suffer because of inadequate housing.”
New signs to be installed for Pākaraka this weekend
The ceremony is open to the public and will be held at Pākaraka Marae.
Caught red-handed driver throws away keys - it wasn't me: Yeah Right
Man finished Tui beer and threw away car keys as police arrested him following pursuit.
Arrest after man steals cash from shop till and flees
The 49-year-old is due to appear in court tomorrow.
Rental fight spills to footpath: Fed-up landlord loses it over tenants’ rubbish, unpaid rent
Whanganui neighbours are disgusted at a rubbish pile left on their street.
'Relationship breakdown between shareholders': Resthome might be sold
"Hope of selling it as a going concern" - BDO.
‘Tragic accident’: Infant dies after fall into septic tank in Whanganui
Emergency services rescued the baby in Westmere, rural Whanganui.
Local Focus: Jars Cafe is open and serving not just planespotters
The Airport Cafe is back and Loulou Krebs hopes to make it a reason to go to the airport.
Man charged with possession of knife in public place
The man is due to appear in Whanganui District Court on December 27.
Firefighters back in business as 18-month dispute officially settled
The vote to ratify the settlement of the dispute passed with almost 98 per cent approval.
One dead after serious Manawatu crash
Police were notified of the crash around 3.20pm today.
'It is some of the best kapa haka I have seen:' Prisoners wow judges in comp
Whanganui Prison kapa haka group wins national competition as first-time entrants.
Gang prospect unable to get credit for time in custody on remand for murder
Gangster sentenced to home detention for causing crash which catapulted victim from car.
Ātihau-Whanganui reports first apiary business loss as honey markets slump
As economies responded to Covid-19, there was good demand for Ātihau products.
A city with a past: Unearthing scandals and secrets in Whanganui
There's no time like the present to air Whanganui's dirty laundry.
Breaking bad: How osteoporosis changes lives
A diagnosis of osteoporosis usually comes as a shock if you've had no previous symptoms.
Te Awa Tupua: Whanganui at the confluence of global trends
OPINION: The sacred river can ensure intergenerational prosperity for the region.
Hopes Black Ferns' World Cup triumph will inspire more girls
The Whanganui Rugby chairman thinks the win will empower more women to give rugby a go.
Nine fire trucks fighting blaze at car wreckers yard
Emergency services were called to Taumarunui Auto Parts in Manunui early this morning.
Wage squeeze: 'We'll pay the best, the most that we can'
Chamber chair Glenda Brown said businesses are pressured to pay premium wage rates.
The Whanganui mayor who was 'expunged' from history
A new book shines a light on the life of former Whanganui mayor Charles Mackay.
Long-time councillor lauds Three Waters in maiden MP address
Soraya Peke-Mason's swearing-in has allowed NZ to join an exclusive group of countries.