Whanganui news
‘Time to move on’: Rangitīkei College principal steps down
Penny Keet, deputy principal at Thames High School, will take over in term two.
Cooks Gardens shines as athletes gear up for NZ Championships
The NZ Track and Field Championships will be in Dunedin from March 6-9.
‘Serious safety risks’: Whanganui riverboat managers on youth antics
'The roof isn’t designed or made to hold human weight.'
‘Russian roulette’: Mayor calls for Horopito speed limit reduction
'Residents feel it is only a matter of time before a turning vehicle is hit from behind'.
Breaking records: Whanganui’s speed skating team on a roll in 2025
Speed Skating in Whanganui is generating major success in 2025
‘Best job of my life’: Music veteran back in the business
Ken Usmar started at Viking Records when he was 17.
New Zealand news
Watch: 'Mr Drifter' - Driver loses control, smashes into truck after dangerous stunt
An Auckland driver's late-night antics dramatically backfired.
Watch: Six teens arrested after dramatic pursuit in West Auckland
Police pursued the teens through West Auckland early this morning.
‘Close to passing out’: Auckland students ‘struggling to breathe’ on stifling school bus
The bus was said to be crowded, windows did not open and the air conditioning pumped heat.
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‘Something to be proud of’: Whanganui council signs up to iwi partnership
Negotiation Trust chairman Ken Mair praised the 'courage and commitment' of councillors.
Older and bolder: Miss Tui Whanganui 2009 returns to debut comedy show
“I wanna be with people and connect, and share joy and share ideas.”
Spike in methamphetamine detected in Whanganui wastewater
'Being a smaller city, I just want to reiterate the harm that meth causes.'
Whanganui weather: Clear, sunny weekend ahead
MetService says there'll be some relief from this week's humid weather.
Hāwera business to cater for thousands at Te Matatini
Kiri Erb's staff will increase from 36 to 50 for the kapa haka nationals.
Elderly man taken to hospital after car crashes down bank
A car crashed 20-30m down a bank on Kauarapaoa Rd early on Thursday morning.
Iwi voters back Ngāti Hāua Treaty settlement
The settlement includes statutory pardons for tūpuna wrongfully convicted in 1846.
Cooks Gardens shines as athletes gear up for NZ Championships
The NZ Track and Field Championships will be in Dunedin from March 6-9.
Man killed by police ‘planned mass shooting’
The 42-year-old's former wife claims he'd been planning the incident for months.
Whanganui Hospital adds staff to tackle ED wait times
'The safety and wellbeing of our patients who require hospital care remains our priority.'
NZTA faces backlash over rubbish issues on Desert Rd detour
'It doesn't send a good message to tourists.'
‘Deep-seated fire’: Crews tackle blaze in forestry block
Three fire trucks and a water tanker are on site at Mangamahu near Whanganui.
‘Time to move on’: Rangitīkei College principal steps down
Penny Keet, deputy principal at Thames High School, will take over in term two.
Council assets could be discounted for housing entity
The public will soon have a say on a joint venture housing proposal.
Fight Club: New combat concept coming to town
'These guys are so dedicated but they’re not getting value for their trade.'
‘A big night, every night’: Club Metro sale will lead to clean slate
'Maintaining the integrity of the club is the most important thing.'
‘Negative consequences’: Burning waste harms air quality, health
Horizons Regional Council urges communities to reduce air pollution this summer.
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Opinion: A surprise on the weekly To Do list
Kevin Page is gobsmacked by one item on his wife's list.
Nicky Rennie: Watching the Super Bowl for the first time
OPINION: 'I’ll have the All Blacks any day.'
Gareth Carter: Time to harvest your summer bounty
Comment: Summer vege gardens are ready for harvest
Kevin Page: The massage therapist turning heads and healing pains
OPINION: Mrs P announced she was leaving, infatuated with Brad down the road.
Nicky Rennie: I found contentment in the garden
OPINION: In this economic climate, we have to think outside the square.
Gareth Carter: How to grow succulents
Comment: Summer temperatures are excellent for seeing growth of drought-hardy plants
Why property investors are turning to short-term rentals for gains
Auckland's average daily rate for Airbnb is just over $290, the highest in NZ.
‘Blank slate’: Public transport network set for shake-up
Horizons Regional Council will begin public consultation at the end of March.
Sport
Israel Adesanya earns spot in UFC Hall of Fame
An iconic moment in Adesanya's career has earned him his spot in the Hall of Fame.
‘More businessmen than cricketers’: Masters Games team on staying mates
Sons of Pitches are 'the rowdier of our teams'.
From strength to endurance: Masters athletes defy ageing at Games
Older athletes impress at the NZ Masters Games.
Olympian star power fuels Pak’nSave Cooks Classic
Olympic champion Hamish Kerr drew a large crowd to watch the high jump.
‘Home of the Mile’: Cooks Gardens set for record-breaking event
Cooks Gardens will host the Pak’nSave Cooks Classic on Saturday.
Mick on Monday: Lisa Allpress faces career setback after freak accident
Allpress has 1956 NZ wins, with aims to be the first female jockey to reach 2000.
‘The timing’s good’: Whanganui welcomes new cricket captain
Shaun O’Leary will captain Whanganui against Hawke’s Bay in Napier.
Athletics: Cooks Classic welcomes Olympic champions to Whanganui
Cooks Classic features Olympic champs Hamish Kerr, Anna Grimaldi and rising stars.
Business news
Why property investors are turning to short-term rentals for gains
Auckland's average daily rate for Airbnb is just over $290, the highest in NZ.
‘Totally different’: Avenue Hotel restaurant rebuild begins
Work will be completed by the end of the year.
Skifield buyer Whakapapa Holdings potential operator for Chateau Tongariro
Whakapapa Holdings is interested in operating the currently decaying heritage building.
Lifestyle news
Gareth Carter: Time to harvest your summer bounty
Comment: Summer vege gardens are ready for harvest
Kevin Page: The massage therapist turning heads and healing pains
OPINION: Mrs P announced she was leaving, infatuated with Brad down the road.
Gareth Carter: How to grow succulents
Comment: Summer temperatures are excellent for seeing growth of drought-hardy plants
OneRoof property news
Hollywood duo selling their NZ bolt-hole - ‘they spent crazy money on this property’
Agent is courting Kiwi country superstar Kaylee Bell as a potential buyer.
Wait until August - mortgage experts say more home loan cuts are on the way
Banks are expected to get competitive in their bid for market share.
The run-down, leaky Ponsonby villa that scared off every other buyer
Peter and Robyn Fuller snapped up the relocated home and turned it into something amazing.
Car news and advice
Rolls-Royce's new Spectre Black Badge is its most powerful model yet
New model includes Infinity and Spirited drive modes.
The most popular colours for cars right now: are you on trend?
BASF's annual colour report breaks down which hues are hot around the world.
Brake pad dust more harmful than diesel emissions: study
Scientists compared brake dust emissions to diesel exhaust particle toxicity.
Whanganui Midweek
Midweek mayoral musings: Gallery reopening ‘one of those great days’ - Mayor Andrew Tripe
Midweek mayoral musings from Mayor Andrew Tripe
Iconic plant of the Whanganui sand country
Planting of matagouri, an iconic plant of the Whanganui sand country.
Philippa Baker-Hogan: Championing the benefits of an active community
OPINION: Sport and recreation facilities are next in line.
Rural news
Katie Milne talks climate change on The Country
Katie Milne, Peter Newbold, Hunter McGregor, Cameron Henderson, and Todd Clark.
'Quite unique': Digging into the DNA of NZ's working dogs
New research aims to shed new light on a farmer’s best friend.
Fishing company lands $16,500 fine for seabird risk, false reports
Macnicol Fishing was found to not use a bird-scaring device and wrongly recording fishing.
Whanganui news
Opinion: A surprise on the weekly To Do list
Kevin Page is gobsmacked by one item on his wife's list.
‘Increasing strain’: New ambulance for Whanganui amid rising demand
'Our ambulances are under an increasing amount of strain.'
Gang event ends with 'no significant issues', say police
Police continue to monitor the gathering as it comes to an end today.
‘Woeful’ rainfall: Water restrictions, fire risk for dry regions
Whanganui and surrounding districts are facing the consequences of a dry, hot summer.
What you need to know about Te Matatini 2025 – the ‘Olympics of kapa haka’
Te Matatini 2025 will be hosted in New Plymouth/Ngāmotu, Taranaki.
The GP who earns less than minimum wage
Nationwide, NZ is short about 600 GPs, highlighting the funding crisis.
Watch: The best and worst-performing hospital EDs in NZ revealed
Official information reveals the best and worst performing hospital emergency departments.
Delivering vital message: Mild Hogs traverse New Zealand on Postie bikes
'Signed, sealed and delivered' is the mission for charity motorcycle group 'Mild Hogs'.
‘Taste and smell issues’: Town water trucked in twice weekly
The tap water in Marton is adversely affected by bacteria and fungi in the local soil.
‘Something to be proud of’: Whanganui council signs up to iwi partnership
Negotiation Trust chairman Ken Mair praised the 'courage and commitment' of councillors.
‘Duck out of class regularly’: Principals on why vaping is so tricky to stop
'We now have a whole generation of young people who are addicted to nicotine.'
International talent bolsters local football club
WAFC looking to gain strength in numbers with key signings abroad
Brigid Ursula Bisley brings ‘intimate’ concert to La Fiesta
'I think it will have a very wide appeal.'
Businesses band together for new Americarna feature
Hundreds of cars will line Hāwera's streets for the annual Americarna event.
Nicky Rennie: Watching the Super Bowl for the first time
OPINION: 'I’ll have the All Blacks any day.'
Gareth Carter: Time to harvest your summer bounty
Comment: Summer vege gardens are ready for harvest
‘Total nonsense’: Attendees dismiss reports of misconduct at Kiwiburn
Organisers have urged witnesses of inappropriate behaviour to come forward.
Older and bolder: Miss Tui Whanganui 2009 returns to debut comedy show
“I wanna be with people and connect, and share joy and share ideas.”
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