Police using app to photograph innocent youth: 'It's so wrong'
"It makes me angry, because they are children of the Whanganui river."
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Making safe spaces for our rainbow communities
"The reality is it's still not safe for LGBTQI+ people to hold hands in public."
Local Focus: MP Steph Lewis settled in new role
'Embedding' is the key word for Steph Lewis. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Second phase of Whanganui Port upgrade launched
The North Mole upgrade is anticipated to be completed by late 2022 due to its complexity.
Police name victim of fatal crash near Whanganui
The death is the third road fatality in the Manawatū-Whanganui region in 2021.
Taonga stolen from Whanganui paddle steamer
The taonga, carved by master carver Dean Flavell, was reported missing on Saturday.
Man critically injured in lawn mower accident
FENZ had to do a line rescue to pull the man out from under the mower.
More Whanganui locations revealed for Hollywood film
Filming of a Hollywood movie is continuing around the Whanganui region.
Leigh-Marama McLachlan: Small signs of progress 26 years on from Pākaitore
An important stand by local Māori took place in 1995 and it was not about just one issue.
Why Wanganui Rugby is adding the 'H'
Trevor Olney has long been the driving force behind the decision on the union's name.
Whanganui's South Beach sea had 8 times allowed faecal bacteria
None of the breaches - which occurred in summer - were reported.
Punakewhitu 'systems failure': What next for the maunga?
"It appears to be a systems failure - commonly called a cock-up," the landowner says.
Apology over lack of earthworks consultation
Horizons Regional Council has admitted it did not include hapū in consultation.
Hollywood production hits Whanganui
A Whanganui property is set to be centre stage in a new Hollywood movie.
Teacher deregistered after marrying girl he taught in primary school
Teachers Disciplinary Tribunal says teacher's misconduct was "at the most extreme".
Whanganuitanga at Pākaitore is still on this year
The annual event will take place on February 28 unless the Covid-19 alert level rises.
Rodney returns! Famous runaway cat finds next home after latest escapade
Rodney had been on the run since last October.
Liam Dann: 'Jaw-dropping' new data highlights housing challenge
Housing costs were rising before the pandemic property boom and new forecasts aren't good.
Dog euthanised after attack on child
The council has also confirmed the breed of the dog responsible for the attack.
Tree topples on vehicle near Hunterville
Police are responding to the accident on Turakina Valley Rd.
Masters Games volunteer's memory honoured as whānau step in
The Whanarere whānau have jumped onto the Masters Games volunteer roster.
Whanganui couple celebrate 75-year marriage
Tom and Nola Wright spend their time together at their rest home.
Leigh-Marama McLachlan: What defiance over tie symbolises
Rawiri Waititi's defiance is an important and timely stand and is hugely symbolic.
Nothing gets in the way of Ashley Te Weri and her animals
The L5 RAT course at AGC Training played a pivotal role in Ashley Te Weri's career.
Museum Notebook: 'We were poor ... everyone was poor.'
Museum Notebook 'We were poor,' grandmother Maudie told me. 'Everyone was poor.'
NZ Masters Games: Meet the athletes competing in the most events
Don Weston competes to win - but he also aims to have fun.
Sustainable living focus for founder of popular online group
Whanganui-based Te Ururangi Rowe is building his Aotearoa Kai Gatherers business.
Local Focus: The burgeoning backyard business of bridge
NZ's largest bridge suppliers the perfect match. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Child flown to hospital after dog attack
A child was seriously injured after being attacked by a dog on Friday.
Leigh-Marama McLachlan: Iwi checkpoints about protecting communities
'Stop moaning about iwi checkpoints and let Māori leadership help us through.'
Nine newborn puppies found dumped at Whanganui beach
The puppies were discovered at the North Mole on Tuesday morning.
The companies dumping contaminants down the drain - and getting away with it
Some of New Zealand's biggest manufacturers and brands are repeat offenders.