Latest news from Whanganui
Suspicious fire in former fish and chip shop
Firefighters contained the blaze, preventing it from spreading to nearby properties.
Medicine, sharps returns halted as Health NZ changes provider
Health NZ is switching its national contract for medical waste disposal to Interwaste.
‘Pretty flawless’: Rangitīkei club triumphs at prestigious polo tournament
The team last won the cup in 2010 and were runners-up in 2024.
‘The grass is golden’: Farmers desperate for rain
'A lot of people are struggling for water to feed their stock.'
Triferno obstacle course set to fire up Blazing Hills event
The Triferno course combines three routes for a 20km, 90-obstacle challenge.
Whanganui athletes ready for national championships in Dunedin
Six Whanganui athletes will compete as part of the Manawatū-Whanganui team.
Over 10,000 customers impacted by power cuts in Whanganui
"It is not safe to make repairs until the wind subsides."
Pak’nSave following law by demanding personal details for $1000-plus shopping bills - IRD
The little-known rule has caught multiple people out.
‘Phenomenal’ progress: Young shooter’s rapid rise in two years
'She takes off her pointe shoes and picks up a rifle.'
Rural security cameras a ‘significant deterrent’
'We can’t solve the underlying issues but we have to protect our own patch.'
WorkSafe making inquiries into dry cleaning chemical spill
'The two people that were injured and went to hospital were not our employees.'
‘Like I’m guilty’: Supermarket sorry for questioning shopper’s $1k grocery bill
She paid her large grocery bill and then was stopped, with staff wanting personal details.
‘You are what you wear’: Museum explores history through fashion
The exhibition Past, Present, Pose showcases garments from the 19th century to the 1990s.
Gang patch ban: How many charges laid in Central District
Whanganui has only had "a handful of incidents” for police to deal with.
Kevin Page: Mrs P’s unexpected ‘incentive-based contract’ to get me to drink water
I agreed I should drink more than the one glass I struggle with a day.
Whanganui River jetboat collision: Maritime NZ inquiries under way
Four people were taken to hospital, with one female seriously injured.
‘Critical moment’: Third reading of iwi Treaty settlement bill
More than 150 members will travel to Parliament on March 6 for the reading.
Four injured in crash on SH4; three taken to hospital
One person was seriously injured and had to be cut from a vehicle in a ditch.
‘I’m nervous’: Marton pool may not open in time for swim season
The Marton Swim Centre's roof partially collapsed in August.
Tech detectives: How genealogy has changed in 50 years
New Zealand Society of Genealogists' Whanganui branch celebrates 50th anniversary
Four flown to hospital after jetboat crash on Whanganui River
One was taken in a serious condition.
Watch – ‘Rallying the greyhound army’: Confidential plan to fight racing ban leaked
The industry will mount a lobbying strategy and consider legal action to save the sport.
‘I’m sad I survived, I led them into disaster': Biker loses limbs, three mates in crash
Jeremy Capper lost an arm and a leg in the crash and was in a coma for six weeks.
‘Spread kindness’: Good Bitches Baking bring skills to prisons
'If a ‘swear word’ in our name helps get people to think about our message, that's a win.'
Matthew Couper returns for first Whanganui solo show since 2007
Ann Parker Gallery will host Whanganui-trained artist's exhibition.
Gareth Carter: How to bring your lawn back from the brink
Gareth Carter shares his tips for saving that lawn from the big dry
‘Farmers want to do the right thing’: Biodiversity funding boost welcomed
'Any little bit helps,' Whanganui Federated Farmers president Ben Fraser says.
Pilot made forced landing after ‘significant fuel leak’
'He made the decision to make an emergency landing.'
Chemical spill at dry cleaning business; two people injured
Two people, one in a serious condition, have been taken to Whanganui Hospital.
Deputy mayor to stand aside after 12 years on Whanganui council
The long-time arts and heritage champion for the city will not seek re-election.