KahuTe Kura Kaupapa Māori o Tūpoho students test drive new NCEA digital examsWhanganui students were among the first to sit tikanga Māori NCEA digital exams.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Valuable ventifacts protectedVentifacts unlock mysteries of past and future. Made with funding from NZ On Air.05 Dec 05:10 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuLeigh-Marama McLachlan: Comfort in the way we handle death as Māori'I have found comfort in the way we handle death as Māori'.04 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldTwo locals win big at Attitude AwardsWhanganui celebrates achievers with disabilities.04 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCrate Day: Hospital warns of binge-drinking dangersThis Saturday marks Crate Day, but not everyone is looking forward to it.04 Dec 04:00 PM
TravelGO NZ: Why you should visit Whanganui for a weekend getawayIt's a great time to visit this often-overlooked city, for food, art, festivals and more.01 Dec 05:17 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Showtime for the Nutcracker at the Opera House this weekendStudents perform the Nutcracker 'directors cut'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.27 Nov 09:48 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: The most unusual place to go for leaks and asparagus"We sell a lot of asparagus", radiator mechanic says. Made with funding from NZ On Air.26 Nov 05:04 PM
KahuMinistry searching for owners of archaeological artefactsThe owners of a stone used as a cutting tool and another, likely a grindstone, are sought.26 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Fears world's worst noxious plant could take overThe weed that poses a huge threat to dairy cows. Made with funding from NZ On Air.23 Nov 06:53 AM
New ZealandKayaker seriously injured after jetboat collisionA kayaker is seriously injured after a collision with a DoC jetboat.18 Nov 08:40 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Calling all Masters, young and old, male and femaleMasters Games bigger than previous years. Made with funding from New Zealand on Air.18 Nov 07:33 PM
New ZealandMan dies after Waverley crash, police release nameThe man died overnight Monday after the crash early that morning.18 Nov 05:34 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Recycling cardboard and plastic 3, 4, 6 and 7 becoming a problemChina's decision "one of the best things to happen". Made with funding from NZ On Air.13 Nov 05:19 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandClosure date confirmed: What next for Mars staff?The hunt is continuing to find new jobs for the cat food producer's 140 staff.13 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleLocal Focus: Better late than never for Art in the GardenAn important event for Whanganui potters. Made with funding from NZ On Air.10 Nov 12:56 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuBest of 2020: Leigh-Marama McLachlan: Good people smoke cannabisTaking a punitive approach to cannabis does not work, writes Leigh-Marama McLachlan.06 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuIwi, Māori Party condemn intervention in seabed mining caseDebbie Ngarewa-Packer says consent for TTR would result in "environmental vandalism".05 Nov 04:30 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Bubble Kōrero a successConversations aplenty at lockdown exhibition. Made with funding from NZ On Air.05 Nov 12:29 AM
New Zealand'I closed my eyes': Bus driver tells of dramatic moment he had to crash as brakes failedHannah Francis, 11, died in the crash near Ohakune.03 Nov 07:05 AM
AirlinesLocal Focus: New travel agency opens amid global pandemicOpportunity knocks as travel agency shuts down. Made with funding from NZ On Air.03 Nov 04:20 AM
New ZealandHamilton and Whanganui tie for most beautiful cityThe judges couldn't decide - so they split the category to a large and a small award.29 Oct 09:08 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Whanganui's rich heritage comes at a priceBut why are there so many? Made with funding from NZ On Air.24 Oct 09:02 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuLeigh-Marama McLachlan: The major issues our newly elected MPs need to deliver onComment: The pressure is on for Labour to deliver real change over the next term.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead in crash near WhanganuiOne person has died following a crash between a truck and a car.23 Oct 01:22 AM
LifestyleLocal Focus: Rare opportunity to visit BricksticksConverted brickworks turns gallery for Labour Weekend. Made with funding from NZ On Air.22 Oct 12:17 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFormer National MP: 'Nats couldn't run a morning tea'Chester Borrows shares his thoughts on National's election loss and the local electorate.20 Oct 04:00 PM
EducationNew carpark, pool, playground for Whanganui IntermediateThe school has multiple property improvement projects on the go.19 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandElection 2020: Our diverse 40 new MPsWho are they? They include our first African, Latin American and Sri Lankan MPs.18 Oct 04:45 AM
New ZealandHigh-profile Nat MPs Brownlee, Smith, Bishop set to lose seatsUp to 20 seats could change hands tonight, most - but not all - to Labour.17 Oct 07:23 AM
CrimeDo criminals freely decide to commit offences?The courts acknowledge not everyone has free will when it comes to offending.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Lively debate is good for the elderlyPlenty of power in Grey Power. Made with funding from NZ On Air.15 Oct 10:31 PM
PoliticsLocal Focus: Too many in prison?Candidates agree justice system needs work. Made with funding from NZ On Air.14 Oct 09:14 PM
New ZealandPolice move to seize $10m and 15 properties from meth traffickerThe move comes after 4-year probe into assets of Singaporean man arrested in Gisborne.13 Oct 10:39 PM