Marton community 'disgusted and shocked' by cat dumping
Rodney was dumped 15km north of Marton by a Marton ITM staff member.
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Person dies in farm accident at Ranana
It is believed to be a workplace accident on a farm.
More than 5000 natives planted in Kiwitea catchment
Native planting in the Kiwitea catchment enhances the waterways.
Marton's James Cook statue to remain
The decision was made by consensus vote by the Rangitikei District Council.
'Gaping hole' if Ūpokongaro hall demolished
Māori Land Court history and war memorials give Ūpokongaro hall historic standing.
Man swept down river near Tangiwai was former school principal
Tributes say he "left a dream and a love for te reo Māori".
Crash victim a dedicated animal lover and advocate
Jazmine Jones-Collings spent her life giving back to animals and the people she loved.
Local Focus: Ticket sales strong for first gig at the Arena
Arena Manawatū ready to expand capacity for Blindspott. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'It's a heartbreaking process to go through': Five years on from the Whanganui flood
The weekend of Saturday, June 20, saw Whanganui subject to the worst flooding on record.
Ticket sales strong for first gig at the Arena
Arena Manawatū ready to expand capacity for first post-lockdown show.
Firearms, drugs, stolen excavator recovered in Hells Angels Gang bust
Police raided a number of properties in the operation targeting the gang.
Marton needs 'courageous conversation' about Cook statue
Marton's Captain Cook statue will remain covered until further notice.
Suzuki Series safe
Popular motorcycling event puts New Zealand and Whanganui in the global limelight.
Why council covered up Captain Cook statue
Council wants to take time to consider its options.
Local Focus: Better late than never - Ruapehu snowmaking under way
An extra-busy season is expected for local businesses. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Better late than never, snow making underway on Ruapehu
Extra busy season expected for local businesses. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Our game? Whanganui hosted New Zealand's first ever rugby match
Whanganui Herald listed game as 'Town versus Country' in June 1869.
Analysis: NZ's offensive place names - and the case to have them changed
It comes amid renewed calls to rename Hamilton the original Māori name Kirikiriroa.
PM v Rob Fyfe - 'Remiss of me' not to thank ex-Air NZ boss; 'job's not done yet'
'Perhaps he thought he was exiting and I didn't' - Jacinda Ardern
Coldest June morning in five years: Otago town shivers at -12.3C
Middlemarch has registered New Zealand's coldest June temperature since 2015.
Local Focus: Wildbase Recovery where it's a good day if there's nothing to see
Tuatara and rare birds at rehab centre for animals. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Wildbase Recovery where it's a good day if there's nothing to see
Tuatara and rare birds at rehab centre for animals. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Raetihi tragedy: 'We are completely devastated'
Community united in grief over death of two boys and their grandmother.
One person dead in Waiouru crash
One person has died after a truck and car collided near Waiouru.
Theft from Ratana Church in Whangārei
"I would like to think we could reach out to those people and possibly help them."
Expat bring his national cuisine to Whanganui
Banh Mi Craft will be opening its doors on June 15
Half of pre-schoolers still at home
Many parents are still at home and/or afraid to send their children back to centres.
Police investigate 'unexplained' death of child in Palmerston North
Police in Palmerston North are investigating the unexplained death of a child.
Local Focus: Iconic hotel a hit with kiwis
Special deals at the Chateau Tongariro attracting holidaymakers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Travel boom as Kiwis escape for long weekend
It's the first holiday weekend since New Zealand moved to alert level 2 - and we're off.
Shots fired at Corrections officer in Whanganui Prison carpark
Corrections supporting staff member and family after shooting.
TVNZ says sorry after MP Hipango hits out at 'insult'
Whanganui MP Harete's children have "taken considerable umbrage" at quiz show TV segment.
Hipango picks up Māori Crown Relations portfolio
"It's about partnership, protection, and participation."