Latest news from Whanganui
‘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.
Motorbike rider missing after Marton crash
The crash happened about 1am on State Highway 1 near Saunders Rd.
'She deserved better': Ariki Rigby was murdered for wearing Mongrel Mob T-shirt
Family say they will make a 'whole lot of noise' at sentencing of murderer Jimmy Heremaia.
From protest to partnership: Pākaitore legacy 30 years on
Friday, February 28, marks the 30th anniversary since Whanganui Māori made their stand.
Ruapehu speed signs could cost council $132,000
Speed limits near Ruapehu urban schools will reduce to 30km/h by May 1.
Pilot injured after plane makes forced landing inland from Manawatū coast
The pilot activated a personal locator beacon about 12.50pm.
$30 greyhounds bet nets Auckland punter $776k windfall
Chef’s Mate had the longest odds, paying $13 in Race 8.
‘Desperate conditions’: Drought crisis hits Taranaki farmers
The Government is providing $30,000 to rural support groups in Taranaki.
‘Benefit us all’: ‘Historic’ partnership deal signed
Ngāti Hāua Iwi Trust and Ruapehu District Council have signed a confidential agreement.
‘A huge moment’: Te Matatini’s cultural impact on Taranaki
More than 70,000 visitors are expected in New Plymouth during Te Matatini.
Optometrist who helped transform schoolchildren’s vision retires
'If they don’t get that help, they’ll be stuck all through school.'
Athletics: Busy week of track of field
Whanganui's Cooks Gardens hosted six meetings over seven days.
Cabin fever returns: Family issued notice for building on front yard
'It’s a nice, aesthetically pleasing little unit and our garden is pretty immaculate too.'
Why Te Matatini 2025 is drawing record crowds
All tickets for the 2025 Te Matatini finals day are sold out.
Council to seek funding to honour Lake Alice unmarked graves
The Royal Commission identified at least 4000 unmarked graves, including in Rangitīkei.
Three becomes one: Multi-council water model likely
'At the moment, I think we're in good shape.'
Larger than life: Novel exhibition set to open
Jugs in New Zealand Painting is a solo exhibition by leading ceramicist Paul Maseyk.
‘Breakthrough for eruption forecasting’: NZ scientists' AI tool could help predict future blows
Could scientists one day forecast volcanic eruptions before they happen?