First rail tour group gets 'royal treatment'
Two new rail options look set to boost the Ruapehu winter visitor season.
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In pictures: Aotea kapa haka performances
Whanganui's Jubilee stadium lights up with kapa haka performances.
The Monday Q&A: Brian Doughty on goats, tramping and fishing
"I have so much respect for the social workers."
Whanganui's Waimarie ready to come ashore for fitness check
Preparing the ground for historic paddle steamer Waimarie inspection.
Museum Notebook: SS Avalanche was sunk on a stormy night in 1877
In 1877, 106 people - including entire families - perished when the SS Avalanche sank.
Club rugby: Ruapehu fall short despite second-half comeback
All the action from this weekend in club rugby
Club rugby: Marist rock Kaierau early in derby upset
It was Marist's first win in the derby since 2018
Driver at large after allegedly pointing firearm and stealing car
Locals are being asked to report suspicious behaviour.
The story behind the new Drews Ave road mural
The road art and installations will be finished in time for the street party on June 25.
Motorcyclist stable after crash near Kaitoke
A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash at Kaitoke.
Dawn Picken: Bracing myself for an empty nest
OPINION: You know you've raised an independent soul if they flee the nest.
Walking the Tongariro Crossing for a good cause
"The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is a completely different experience during the winter."
Obituary: Les Gilsenan was a long-time champion of the Whanganui disabled community
Les Gilsenan founded the Whanganui Disability Resources Centre Trust in 1992.
Gardening: Winter is a great time to plant roses
It is now more beneficial than ever before to spray your roses now with lime sulphur
Letters:Photographing youth erodes trust in police
Readers have their say on police surveillance, the council and the velodrome.
Obituary: Vonnie Cave remembered for photography, gardening
Vonnie Cave was a renowned gardener, photographer, author and traveller.
Football: Crunch clashes for City, Athletic
Athletic has won its last couple of division matches convincingly
Siblings ordered to pay over $10k after property damage
The Tenancy Tribunal said the siblings caused significant damage to two properties.
Super-sized skateboard on the way to Whanganui school
Super-sized skateboard on the way to Whanganui school.
Kevin Page: Blown away by a new leaf clearing device
Replacing a broken leaf rake with a blower - how hard could it be?
Whanganui teen wins Blue Light award
Blue Light New Zealand works alongside police to help disadvantaged young people.
Climate report a step towards tackling crisis, says mayor
"We've been working since on plans to change our emissions profile."
Defence Force contaminates Waiouru site with heavy metals
Land at Waiouru has been contaminated with heavy metals from ammunition
Papakāinga plans could hinge on iwi-council relationship
Current rules largely restrict papakāinga to be integrated with marae.
Two patients battling Covid now in Auckland hospital
Both were transferred from the Auckland quarantine facility.
Preserving taonga: Moves to protect iwi legacy
Collection includes interviews and historical kōrero that will be treasured by local iwi.
Could Whanganui River taonga be coming home?
The taonga was taken during the colonial siege of Pipiriki township.
Book characters come to life on Whanganui gallery walls
Book characters come to life on Whanganui gallery walls.
Motocross: Seth Reardon is head of class
The 2019 champ returned to winning form with class victories on both days last weekend.
New crossings for State Highway 3 in Waverley
Three new crossings to make the road safer for pedestrians.
Whanganui acupuncturist welcomes inclusion under health Act
Whanganui acupuncturist welcomes inclusion under health Act.
Basketball: Whanganui fall at the last hurdle
The U15 team is made up of many who won at BBNZ U13 Tournament in the past.
Club rugby: Unbeaten Hunterville seniors on tour
The road schedule includes both 2020 finalists, defending champs Ratana and Marist Celtic.