Caution urged over cryptic USBs planted in public spaces
Police confirmed the USB sticks contain religious messaging.
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Mayor Phil Nixon hopes this will give a boost to hospitality and accommodation businesses
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In March 2024, Coastguard South Taranaki searched for over six days for the missing diver.
Whanganui netball season opens with new courts and programmes
The David Jones Premier competition starts on Monday.
'The connector': Excitement over new highway
The current detour has resulted in 'a couple of near misses' for Whanganui truck drivers.
Iwi boss heads new board for Taranaki Maunga
Wharehoka Wano will lead Te Tōpuni Ngārahu, a body representing the region's eight iwi.
How Taranaki's dairy effluent debate reached rare consensus
Taranaki has 277 farms with consent to discharge effluent into waterways.
Puanga to star at Matariki celebrations
The hautapu ceremony will be hosted by Ngāti Rangi at the base of Mt Ruapehu.
How a Whanganui event is shaping NZ's future basketball stars
Teams travelled to Whanganui from all corners of the country.
'No apologies': Luxon bullish on fast-tracking seabed mining application
The Prime Minister praised Whanganui's council during a visit to the district.
ACC service expands Te Ara Tūhono into Whanganui
The service will be available through Te Oranganui.
Man who killed his father and brother found with torture videos at time of murders
The charges were laid four years after Nathan Frost murdered his family members.
Filling a gap: Anglican Church building homes on unused land
Each house costs about $300,000, funded by the diocese.
Anzac Day showdown: Taihape vs Marist in top women's rugby clash
Taihape hosts Marist at Memorial Park in a rematch of last year’s final.
Whanganui’s Youth MP focuses on culture, mental health, education
Whanganui’s 2025 Youth MP is Taiko Edwards-Haruru, a Year 13 student.
'It can be heavy-handed': Police pull back from mental health callouts
'Really, there needs to be some involvement from everybody.'
Fire reignites at historic Taranaki hotel day after giant blaze
The historical building was 'basically destroyed' after going up in flames last night.
Community mourns loss of Waitotara Hotel after fire
The hotel's licensee was left with only the clothes on his back and his little kitten.
'Pretty much destroyed': Investigation opened into South Taranaki blaze
A fire investigator will return to the scene this morning
Australian company applies to mine Taranaki seabed under fast-track law
Opponents fear sediment discharge will harm sea life on Pātea Banks.
Land lease problems scupper plan for iwi-council centre
The parties will now pursue separate developments in Manāia.
'Out of hand': Firefighters battle Waverley blaze
The fire, measuring 300m by 200m, is burning grass, scrub, and pine trees.
Muggy Easter weekend expected as subtropical system hits Whanganui
Taihape, Taumarunui and parts of Taranaki are under a strong wind watch.
House prices down in most regions in year to March
Prices either static or falling throughout NZ, only six areas had price rises lately.
DIY crafts to ninja challenges: School holiday events for the family
South Taranaki, Rangitīkei, Ruapehu and Whanganui are jam-packed with family-friendly fun.
Rare native plant thriving after road works discovery
The Manawa Kawa was found in native forest in the Tāngarākau Gorge.
Taranaki eruption risk could isolate 5000 farms, study warns
There's a 30 to 50% chance of Taranaki Maunga erupting in the next 50 years.
‘A bit more driving’: Whanganui electorate area could increase massively
'It would be physically demanding to service that area with any degree of regularity.'
Waverley firefighters learn medical skills to boost emergency response
'In serious emergencies, every minute counts.'
‘No fluke’: Proposed rates rise far below forecast
It has taken 'a lot of hard work' to get there.
Taranaki woman turning local wool into heirloom blankets
Alison Ross is weaving blankets using Taranaki-grown wool in Hāwera.
Unbeaten female talent on show in Rugby League Grand Final
The side have gone unbeaten in their debut season.
‘Could have been different’: Quick response saves school library from fire
The fire was caused by an air ventilation fan.
‘Incredibly, incredibly grateful’: Family praises first responders to Taihape crash
'Without those people, the outcome could have been completely different.'