Want snow in summer? Head up Australia’s highest mountain
Michael Botur took a trip to Mt Kosciuszko.
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Special local trips still have seats available
Treat yourself to a Summer Programme excursion.
A fun family show
Nadine Rayner looks back on James and the Giant Peach at Repertory.
Teeth, Talons and Taxidermy exhibition closes soon
The 'Teeth, Talons and Taxidermy' exhibition closes at the end of this month.
Make good financial habits your best mates
Get savvy with your cash with the Money Mates programme.
United upends Marist in Coastal Challenge opener and Cricket Whanganui’s Premier 1 final
United upends Marist in Coastal Challenge opener and Cricket Whanganui’s Premier 1 final
Terry Sarten: Politics without ruthless combat
We need to move beyond stereotypes, writes Terry Sarten.
Winston Peters takes centre stage as Rātana faithful arrive
The Rātana faithful prepare for two days of celebrations.
Plumber Dan Soap Box Derby
Kart drivers trundle down Drews Ave at Plumber Dan's Soap Box Derby
Hema Wihongi: Today is an historic step for my whānau and all those involved in Wai 262
Opinion: WAI262 claimants gather at Rātana to kanohi ki to kanohi
One person taken to hospital after being hit by car in Whanganui
Fire and Emergency NZ received reports a pedestrian was hit by a car near Countdown
Anniversary Day marked by huge shake in 1855
The 8.2 magnitude earthquake was felt throughout the country, including in Whanganui.
Victim unable to breathe for 10 seconds while being choked by partner
Riki Mischefski strangled his partner until she almost lost consciousness.
Big crowds show up for Vintage Weekend's return
“The number of people in town was incredible.”
Burma rally heads through Whanganui region
A wide range of vehicles from Ford to Chevy to Dodge to Alfa to Saab to Renault took part.
‘Kindest man’ and his ‘mini-me’: Beach drowning victims remembered
Ian and Samuel Cruickshank drowned when they were swept out to sea at Opoutere Beach.
Raglan lifeguards carry out mass rescues amid tragic weekend on water
Groups of 13 and 16 people were rescued by lifeguards at Raglan yesterday.
Bus crashes into shops in Remuera
Police say the bus had been parked and was unoccupied at the time.
Proposed Kāinga Ora homes 'nowhere near' enough to fix Whanganui’s housing problems
“Because all of us, everybody in Whanganui, suffer because of inadequate housing.”
Farmhouse garden in Mangaweka both practical and beautiful
Colleen Fenermor's rural Mangaweka garden provides respite and reflection of farming life
New signs to be installed for Pākaraka this weekend
The ceremony is open to the public and will be held at Pākaraka Marae.
Whanganui to let its vintage identity shine at Anniversary Weekend
Accommodation across the city has been booked out for the weekend.
My Perfect Weekend: Bradie Alabaster
With summer being a busy time for Kai Iwi, he likes to spend his spare time relaxing.
"Eyes on the ball": Reporter faces up to 150km/h bowling machine
"My footwork became non-existent and the bat was pushed out in a hopeful prod."
Speedway: Young drivers to be showcased
Oceanview 5000 now the premier Youth Ministock event in the lower North Island,
Time to celebrate our spineless creatures
Voting closes for New Zealand's Bug of the Year competition on February 13.
Let them sleep in: Later school starts for senior students a ‘no-brainer’ - researchers
The evidence is clear. So why have so few New Zealand schools changed their start times?
Ohakune vegetable growers grapple with cost pressures
"You can only absorb so much until it’s not worth growing."
Spitfire to land in Whanganui for the first time since 2009
"It really is quite fantastic having an aircraft of that calibre here."
Technical specialist enjoys role with 'highly creative people'
Fergus Reid is live streaming performances for the NZ Opera School.
Whanganui leaders say Ardern has 'done her very best'
Jacinda Ardern will step down on February 7.