New ZealandAnyone got 20 free hectares for the Whanganui A&P Show?“I was gobsmacked by how many people turned up, and by how big that community is."30 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRuapehu cleaning up but more bad weather expectedRoad outages will be cleared “as soon as possible”.30 Jan 02:37 AM
New ZealandSerious crash at Okoia near WhanganuiEmergency services are at a two-car crash in Longacre Rd.29 Jan 11:45 PM
New ZealandAbbreviated music festival still brings heat to Ridgway St'There was no point crying, we just had to pivot and get on it with it.'27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandJiu-jitsu and pancakes: Adam Crick's perfect weekendUltramarathons take a back seat this particular weekend.27 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRental market is high on supply but are prices a barrier?New data shows the median weekly rent in the Whanganui district was $465 in December.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHistoric run and venue recognised with World Heritage PlaqueThe plaque will be unveiled at 5.30pm on Saturday at Cooks Gardens.26 Jan 11:27 PM
New ZealandCyclocross to roll into Kowhai ParkThere are plans to hold more races in the park later in the year.26 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandOffers of help flood in after 'next-level' vandalism at bike parkThe bike park shelter has been removed due to ongoing vandalism.26 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTop athletes line up for Cooks ClassicPlenty of thrilling action is expected at Whanganui's Cooks Gardens.25 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGoodbye to bottlenecks: New expressway plans welcomed'There are still a few bottlenecks but when they’re gone, it will get better and better.'25 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandOhakea farewells Orion fleet in formation flightThe first of the Orions replacements landed in Aotearoa last month.25 Jan 12:38 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessShrewd brewing to account for CO2 shortageThe brewers only had enough gas for around three weeks of production.24 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Iconic' piece of Mountains to Sea Trail reopensThe 36-kilometre Mangapurua Track starts from the end of Ruatiti Road.24 Jan 04:00 PM
KahuStan Walker: A superstar returns to his spiritual home of RātanaAotearoa singer Stan Walker keeps the faith with his Ratana roots.24 Jan 05:44 AM
New Zealand'Relentless' Ngarewa-Packer challenging again in Te Tai HauāuruIt's still unclear who she will be up against.24 Jan 03:24 AM
KahuThe Ratana Pā kitchen is run like a military operationBehind every big event there's a team of volunteers.23 Jan 08:42 PM
KahuNew signs at Pākaraka vandalised within hours of ceremonyHapū Ngāti Maika and supporters disgusted after Pākaraka signs stolen and vandalised.23 Jan 04:26 PM
KahuWinston Peters takes centre stage as Rātana faithful arriveThe Rātana faithful prepare for two days of celebrations.23 Jan 06:19 AM
New ZealandOne person taken to hospital after being hit by car in WhanganuiFire and Emergency NZ received reports a pedestrian was hit by a car near Countdown22 Jan 04:48 PM
New ZealandBig crowds show up for Vintage Weekend's return“The number of people in town was incredible.”22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBurma rally heads through Whanganui regionA wide range of vehicles from Ford to Chevy to Dodge to Alfa to Saab to Renault took part.22 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandProposed Kāinga Ora homes 'nowhere near' enough to fix Whanganui’s housing problems“Because all of us, everybody in Whanganui, suffer because of inadequate housing.”21 Jan 04:30 AM
KahuNew signs to be installed for Pākaraka this weekendThe ceremony is open to the public and will be held at Pākaraka Marae.20 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCaught red-handed driver throws away keys - it wasn't me: Yeah RightMan finished Tui beer and threw away car keys as police arrested him following pursuit.17 Jan 04:57 AM
New ZealandArrest after man steals cash from shop till and fleesThe 49-year-old is due to appear in court tomorrow.17 Jan 02:46 AM
New ZealandRental fight spills to footpath: Fed-up landlord loses it over tenants’ rubbish, unpaid rentWhanganui neighbours are disgusted at a rubbish pile left on their street.13 Jan 06:20 PM
PremiumPremiumAged care'Relationship breakdown between shareholders': Resthome might be sold"Hope of selling it as a going concern" - BDO.11 Jan 12:00 AM
New Zealand‘Tragic accident’: Infant dies after fall into septic tank in WhanganuiEmergency services rescued the baby in Westmere, rural Whanganui.05 Jan 06:57 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Jars Cafe is open and serving not just planespottersThe Airport Cafe is back and Loulou Krebs hopes to make it a reason to go to the airport.24 Dec 10:23 PM
New ZealandMan charged with possession of knife in public placeThe man is due to appear in Whanganui District Court on December 27.22 Dec 07:24 PM
New ZealandWhanganui Hospital put into lockdownA witness saw a man being led away in handcuffs.22 Dec 01:50 AM
New ZealandFirefighters back in business as 18-month dispute officially settledThe vote to ratify the settlement of the dispute passed with almost 98 per cent approval.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead after serious Manawatu crashPolice were notified of the crash around 3.20pm today.20 Dec 05:33 AM
