Ngāti Maika welcomes restoration of Pākaraka name to settlement
Ngāti Maika sees the decision as "an acknowledgment and tribute to our tupuna".
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest from Whanganui
'It's a tough time': Te Manu Atatū's plan to help businesses through Covid
"It's a tough time to be in business without any external support."
A North Island town's name has officially changed - here's why
"None of the reasons given against changing outweighed the case to right this wrong."
Going with the flow: Canoe the Whanganui River
The trials and tribulations of DIY freedom paddling on the Whanganui River.
Manaaki campaign aims to support region in challenging times
The "Are you all goods?" campaign is running over 10 weeks.
Cyclone Dovi: Households without power; trees damage cars; slips, road closures
Wild weather caused havoc across the country - now the clean-up has started.
Local Focus: Live at Lads for the kids
Lads brewery fundraising for Starship Children's Hospital with live band this Saturday.
Offender turns life around after stealing horse float
Financial strife caused Wayne Maunder to turn to crime but he's since got back on track.
'Devastating' dog attack kills at least 80 lambs, many more injured
Cost of shearing and burying adds to financial loss from dog attack on lambs.
243 Covid cases - the highest since start of pandemic
The record was 222 daily community cases on November 16 last year.
PGF-funded marae upgrade project nears completion
A $16 million marae renovation programme is drawing to a close.
Ngarewa-Packer calls for 'real-time' Omicron updates
'They need to adjust to us.'
Five suffer minor injuries in central Whanganui crash
There were no serious injuries in two-car collision, say police.
'You want good thoughts': The art of tukutuku weaving
Weaving is an experiential way into the richness of Māori culture.
'Not for police to tell families what they need': Top cops take knowledge to Wellington
An 'integrated community response' to home violence is making a difference.
'We are prepared': Whanganui braces for Omicron
There is "plenty of work ahead" as Omicron nears the River City.
World Athletics honours Peter Snell and Cooks Gardens
Snell set a new world record on the Whanganui track on January 27, 1962.
Whanganui benefit numbers fall in 2021 driven by industry growth
Extra effort put into getting long-term beneficiaries into work, minister says.
Coastguard, public help in rescue after Wanganui River capsize
'Quick and calm rescue' for boat that capsized near Whanganui Port.
Local Focus: City heritage wins cash support
Whanganui's Heritage Grant Fund strategy is helping to spruce up historic sites.
Thieves take mementos from graves at Whanganui cemetery
Former mayor's Facebook post aims to warn community of thefts.
Covid-19 saliva testing clinic opens in Whanganui
The collaborative is led by Tupoho Social Services with iwi and district council support.
Best of summer: Where to find the country's top 10 playgrounds
The finalists have been revealed, but who will you vote for as the country's number one?
Elderly woman frustrated by no-shows from in-home carers
Aged Concern Whanganui: No-shows of in-home carers are increasing
Whanganui-shot film 'X' set for release in March
"For cineastes, it is just like cabinet food."
Vinsen demands Three Waters debate
The Whanganui councillor is calling on the mayor to table the Three Waters memorandum.
Covid: Steady uptake of rapid antigen tests at local pharmacies
Free rapid antigen tests are available at selected pharmacies.
'It was a good save': Marton volunteers contain house fire
Two Marton fire trucks attend Wing's Line house fire.
Safety monitors for upper Whanganui River
Iwi are concerned about the safety of river users and the risk of collisions.
Restrictions at scaled-back Rātana event
The Rātana 25th celebrations will be a one-day event for the local community.
Visitors urged to lock vehicles after thefts at Aramoho Cemetery
Reports include thefts from cars and bag snatches.