New ZealandMinistry of Health keeps quiet on DHB staff vaccination ratesThe deadline for DHBs to know this information was August 31.31 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandTwo arrested at anti-lockdown protest in WhanganuiThe protest took place on Tuesday morning.31 Aug 03:25 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Getting into The Gullies, Auckland artist chosen for Rangitīkei's first artist residencyOffer to reward artist and local farming community. Made with funding from NZ On Air.31 Aug 01:21 AM
EmploymentLockdown Hero: Top chef serves up love on a plate to those who serve the communityTop chef spends lockdown in the kitchen to serve meals to those who serve the community.31 Aug 01:18 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLoss of Ruapehu spring skiing 'heartbreaking'"It's heartbreaking because there's nothing you can do about it."31 Aug 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuRangitīkei council decides on future representationThe preferred option will see the council retain the same number of councillors.30 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuCouncil votes down call to increase number of Māori seats in six-yearly proposalRuapehu District Council voted down request from Māori for more seats30 Aug 02:30 AM
ConstructionSupermarket centre opens 3 weeks early to meet demandChain sent just under 3.5 million cartons of food/groceries to stores in last week.29 Aug 10:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKerry Ranginui celebrates a decade at forefront of NZ fashionHe began sewing his own garments "out of necessity, really".28 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLeigh-Marama McLachlan: 'This lockdown has hit me like a train''There is a lot to process that is completely out of our hands... so be kind to yourself'.27 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandCity's Women's Refuge busier during level 4 lockdownWomen's Refuge Whanganui staff are busy, but coping, manager says.27 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Whanganui DHB say we're not out of the woods yetOver 44,000 vaccines given so far. Made with funding from NZ On Air.27 Aug 05:51 AM
KahuBusiness taking 'massive hit', some whānau running short of kaiTe Ranga Tupua iwi collective says business and whānau are feeling the pinch of lockdown.27 Aug 01:15 AM
New ZealandSH4 opened to one lane after five-day closureThe road had been closed since Saturday after a large washout.26 Aug 06:45 PM
KahuIwi collective urges Māori to take their whānau for Covid jabsTe Ranga Tupua has reactivated to help support local Māori through the Delta outbreak.26 Aug 02:30 AM
New ZealandAnthonie Tonnon reaches Silver Scroll top fiveThe Whanganui musician says making the final stage "is as good as winning it".26 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandLockdown blues? Here's what the experts say about getting through"The stress we're feeling is a normal reaction to an abnormal situation."25 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew daily vaccination record for Whanganui DHBMore than 1000 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine were delivered on Tuesday.25 Aug 05:30 AM
New ZealandCouncil boss Fell resigns'We now have a very effective organisation, which makes me immensely proud.'24 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandRepairs under way on slip which closed SH4The highway will remain closed until at least Friday.24 Aug 03:30 AM
EntertainmentLocal Focus: Two tickets for the price of oneNew companion card a welcome accessory. Made with funding from NZ On Air.23 Aug 10:15 PM
New ZealandFreedom camping site to help homeless in lockdown'They have to provide the necessities for people over this time.'22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandReality check: Testing ramps up as locations of interest in region identifiedAdditional testing facilities have been set up in Castlecliff, Raetihi and Taihape.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCrews battle Whangaehu house fireIt took crews around two hours to extinguish the fire.21 Aug 08:30 PM
New ZealandState Highway 4 Parapara remains closedThe Parapara Rd on SH4 is closed between Whanganui and Raetihi after a washout.21 Aug 08:30 PM
New ZealandDelta outbreak: Locations of interest spread to three more North Island townsIt's likely the locations were visited by people on a flight carrying infected passengers.21 Aug 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuNew 10-piece band rises from Rātana Pā"We want to go to the top. We'll definitely make that happen."20 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBig read: Legend of the skies Tango Mike notches 20,000 hours"Thanks for getting me home safely after thousands of hours of some very serious bad s***"20 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSix dog attacks reported in Whanganui over four daysDog attacks in Whanganui prompt a call for better control by owners.20 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCrews battle fire in shearing quarters near TaihapeCrews had to remove the roof of the shearing quarters to extinguish the fire.18 Aug 08:43 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Epic local turnout for Papakai ParkNeighbour's initiative sparks community park clean-up. Made with funding from NZ On Air.17 Aug 11:51 PM
New ZealandBeach blob: Will lab test solve mystery of fat-like substance?A Horizons officer was back on the beach on Tuesday to "assess any ongoing affects".17 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKilled soldier's dad: Kiwis showed Afghanistan 'glimpse of freedom'Dad of first Kiwi soldier killed in Afghanistan has a message for those who served there.17 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandSH1 lane closed by slip now openThe southbound lane was closed from 1am this morning.17 Aug 03:30 AM
