PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAudrey McCosh on raw slices, climbing ladders and Whanganui's waterfront'Getting started is the hardest thing in any part of life, fitness or not.'14 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora buys 1.6-hectare plot in Aramoho for housingNumber and type of homes still to be finalised.14 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandTrusted granddad raped and sexually abused young girl for two years, Crown claimsSinister side of trusted grandfather emerged after bedtime, sexual abuse victim claims.13 Mar 05:17 PM
New Zealand'They looked terrified': Norwegian TV personalities take on jetsprinting in WhanganuiTwo Norwegians tried jetsprinting in Whanganui for a TV show they're making.13 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandRural sportspeople celebrated at Norwood NZ Rural Sports AwardsAlabaster broke the eight-hour strong wool lamb shearing world record in December.13 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWinner of Booker Prize awarded Collegiate's highest honourShehan Karunatilaka won the 2022 Booker Prize with his second novel.13 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Global challenge' of vet shortages affecting WhanganuiWhanganui vet clinics are being affected by the vet shortage.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAviation scholarship gives student flying startThe air ambulance service will offer the scholarship each year for the foreseeable future.10 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFirefighters' safety key in new Pacific Helmets' designsThe new helmets will be put on the international market in late April.10 Mar 04:00 PM
KahuWraparound community wellbeing services plannedInformation has been released about Te Puna Hapori, a new wellbeing hub.09 Mar 12:43 AM
New ZealandPowerco seeks feedback from Whanganui customersLast year, the company completed a $20 million upgrade to its network.08 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNo planning speedbumps for streetscape projectsA “tsunami of wild and whacky ideas” hasn't come to fruition.08 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMother-of-two sobs as she's jailed for knuckle-duster assaultAndrea Leota wore knuckle-dusters to inflict maximum violence on her victim.08 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandDefence Force help police meth bust, seven men before courtPolice found over 19kg of methamphetamine, with an estimated street value of $6.7 million.08 Mar 01:55 AM
New ZealandSchool bus driver a valued member of the communityThe school said all of the students involved in the fatal crash were uninjured.07 Mar 10:40 PM
New ZealandAward-winner takes family farm into fifth generation“I just have to back myself. I know I’m capable and I know I can do it.”07 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWanganui Street Drags deliver drama, action and ‘a bit of fire’A big crowd turned out for an exciting day's racing on Taupō Quay.07 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui Pride Week to honour Georgina Beyer"She was an incredible leader in the rainbow community."07 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead, six injured after school bus crash near WhanganuiThe Serious Crash Unit is investigating the scene of the crash.07 Mar 02:52 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSarjeant's $64.4 million budget under threatThe most optimistic forecast is $66 million and a mid-range forecast is $67.87m.06 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandLand investors look to acquire Mangamahu estateThe cost to acquire the estate would be almost $64 million.06 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPauls Road festival back and running 'like clockwork'Musicians offer their time and talent free of charge.05 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSettled weather to start the weekThings looked 'pretty nice' until Thursday.05 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It could be us next time': Rotary Club helps with cyclone relief'Silt was just everywhere and had destroyed the lot.'05 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCar goes down bank on Whanganui River'There were two patients, one in a serious condition and one in a minor condition.'05 Mar 12:57 AM
KahuFate of whale fossil taken from West Coast river unknownMan removed a whale fossil from a riverbank at Little Wanganui on the West Coast.03 Mar 11:23 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTexas doctor fills long-vacant role of GP for Waimarino'I’ve been really impressed with the amount of backup support we have here.'03 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandToowoomba mayor says council should fight for its rights"We might argue about rugby and cricket but there is a strong cultural bond between us."03 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWeekend showers expected for WhanganuiHowever things would start to fine up again for the start of the week03 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandRed Cross Whanganui share cyclone relief experiences"...as we went around the back we realised it was full of kittens.”03 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Ambitious time frame’ set for kerbside recyclingThe estimated cost to ratepayers is $134.16 per year.03 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandEmployment facilitator to connect students with businessesHe said he plans on building his portfolio of connected local businesses.02 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew community hub for whānau along the Whanganui River to openThe grand opening of the River Valley Community Hub will take place on Saturday, March 4.02 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandYouth spaces project ‘still in a quagmire’“Just because a consultant said it, it doesn’t make it true."01 Mar 04:00 PM
