Bizarre tales of Whanganui prove truth is stranger than fiction
Stranger than fiction -- these quirky tales from Whanganui's bygone era are all true.
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Inflatable starlab brings Puanga into view
See the stars and learn about Puanga and Matariki celebrations.
Do or die for Kaierau against Marist in Premier rugby
Marist could break into Top 4, or Kaierau could keep faint hopes alive.
Two musters, 299 horses rehomed, 7 euthanised
The Conservation Department has mustered 306 wild Kaimanawa horses this year.
No arrest in fatal Whanganui crash
Police say they know who was driving a car involved in a fatal crash.
Springvale Playcentre to celebrate 50 years
They will have a birthday celebration in August including a disco and exhibition night.
Meet NZ's first woman 'most eligible farmer'
Taihape's Mairi Whittle took home the golden gumboot in Fieldays Rural Catch contest.
Former gang leader's plan to save youth
Former Whanganui gang leader's plan to save youth.
Could Cooks Gardens to go Amber and Black?
Mayor says no reason Whanganui can't host high level rugby
Govt beefs up Horizons Region forestry
Shane Jones announces funding for tourism and Horizons Region forestry
Fatal road is 'race track' say residents
Locals speak out after the death of 13-year-old Keanu Josephs-Ranginui.
Watkins White Ferns in Whitewash of Ireland
Allrounder takes a wicket as she was not needed to bat with Amelia Kerr's unbeaten 232
Government likely to help Mt Ruapehu ski gondola
Government to help financially with gondola project at Mt Ruapehu
Whanganui news: Woman on drugs charges; drove while disqualified; Ratana talk
News in brief: Woman on drug, shoplifting charges; Ratana talk; driving when disqualified
Young man dead after stolen car crashes in Whanganui
A car crash in Whanganui happened just as kids were leaving school.
'I woke up and couldn't feel my heart beating'
Heart donation gives Manawatū woman a new lease on life. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Local Focus: New heart, new life
Heart donation gives Manawatū woman a new lease on life. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Bayleys settles after P house failure
Confidential settlement agreement reached for couple who bought P contaminated house.
Watkin's White Ferns just keep dominating Ireland
Another 400 plus score to wrap up the three ODI series with one game to play.
Suspicious fire at scrap yard
Fire and Emergency and police respond to car fires at Whanganui scrap yard.
Rugby: Ruapehu beat the Ratana men without mouthguards
Embarrassing for minnows to have three players sent from field for no mouthguards.
Cricket: Jessica Watkin gets share of White Ferns world record against Ireland
Great One Day International debut on a memorable day for New Zealand women's cricket
Escaping the Big Smoke: The wannabe homeowners targeting cheap prices
It was the best of times for buying, it was the worst of times for renting
Local Focus: Council and artist come together for Castlecliff
It's not Abbey Road, it's Rangiora Street, Whanganui. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Hey day trippers, this is really... something
From London's Abbey Road to Whanganui's Rangiora Street. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Council buys out landfill's neighbours over odour issues
A property next door to Levin's landfill appears to now be owned by council.
Winter blast: Schools and roads closed
If you don't get snow today, you'll get rain and wind.
Spooky exhibition "a little bit out there"
Video creates a state of tension as it reveals the derelict and abandonned
UCOL Whanganui student finds his feet in fitness
Wade Callum could barely run 100m without having a break when he started the course.
Chiefs and Hurricanes to play Super Rugby 'friendly' in Hawera
Game for the wider squads to stay match fit while their All Blacks players face France.
