Whanganui news
Weterman wins national squash volunteer award
The 35-year-old has been involved in squash since the age of 12.
User pays an option to fund Dublin St replacement
The bridge is regularly inspected for safety.
Athletics: Whanganui athletes bring home gold from New Zealand Track and Field Champs
The Manawatū-Whanganui team punched above its wait
Why two men are determined to finish a stranger’s dream boat
'I don’t even know the guy but that boat’s got to be finished.'
Whanganui hunters urged to be sure this Roar
The Roar season begins in late March and runs for about four weeks.
First redress payments made to Lake Alice survivors
Fifteen survivors have received $150,000 rapid redress payments so far.
New Zealand news
Watch: Luxon speaks from major investment summit
The Government's infrastructure summit opens in Auckland today.
‘Hunger to learn’: Meet the Kiwis changing the rugby scene in Brazil
'It’s accelerating each and every year, which is awesome to see.'
‘Dirty money’: $200k in flash cars, cash & drugs seized from Akl drug ring money launderer
Police found 44kg of meth during Operation Worthington, half of it hidden in a bathtub.
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‘The grass is golden’: Farmers desperate for rain
'A lot of people are struggling for water to feed their stock.'
‘Prime location’: Plenty of suitors for sprawling CBD property
'We would hear out any offer that came our way but we want something fitting.'
Obituary: Maritime guru Trevor Gibson a ‘driving force’
'With anything to do with water, he had your full attention.'
Fire started by prisoner in Whanganui Prison; assaults staff member
The prisoner lit a mattress in his cell on fire.
Iwi-Māori partnership unveils plan to boost health outcomes from Taumarunui to Whanganui
The plan focuses on 'culturally attuned and responsive' health and wellbeing outcomes.
Whanganui fish and chip shop fire caused by oily rag ‘bursting into flames’
'It doesn’t happen often.'
Desert Rd to reopen, further work required later
The state highway has been closed between Tūrangi and Waiōuru since January 13.
Desert Rd to reopen after two-month closure for major upgrades
SH1 between Tūrangi and Waiouru was closed, forcing a 40-minute detour.
User pays an option to fund Dublin St replacement
The bridge is regularly inspected for safety.
High school teacher who groomed two students can now be named
The Whanganui teacher was sentenced to home detention last year.
Weterman wins national squash volunteer award
The 35-year-old has been involved in squash since the age of 12.
Scrapped: Food waste service bites the dust
Councillors voted 9-4 in favour of ending the service before it even began.
‘Get paid to join’: 300 sign up for first Whanganui citizens’ assembly
Participants will be paid $500 for attending four to five meetings.
Abuse towards ‘vulnerable’ council staff not slowing down
Council boss David Langford is "happy to front up" to people angry with the council.
‘Lives in their hands’: Iwi blasts Govt over bowel screening age change for Māori
Te Oranganui Trust says this change will increase Māori deaths.
Kevin Page: The unanticipated workout of chasing a runaway exercise ball
Mrs P believes a big green blow-up ball will boost our fitness routine.
‘Entirely avoidable’: Farmer jailed for neglecting more than 3000 livestock
The defence argued he was overwhelmed by farm work, not motivated by profit.
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Kevin Page: The unanticipated workout of chasing a runaway exercise ball
Mrs P believes a big green blow-up ball will boost our fitness routine.
Gareth Carter: Bulbs are like buried treasure for your garden
Comment: Now is the time to plant spring flowering bulbs
Watch – ‘Rallying the greyhound army’: Confidential plan to fight racing ban leaked
The industry will mount a lobbying strategy and consider legal action to save the sport.
Gareth Carter: How to bring your lawn back from the brink
Gareth Carter shares his tips for saving that lawn from the big dry
Kevin Page: Our shopping trip turned into a forgotten-wallet fiasco
Mrs P left her wallet in a posh department store, losing all her cards.
Gareth Carter: Growing plants in containers
Comment: You can grow almost any plant in a container
State-integrated school’s optional $10,000 fee shocks parent
The fee for day students nearly doubled from $5585 since 2020.
Teen Whanganui kayak sprinters headed for Japan
Zoe Anderson and Alexis Toy will compete internationally for the first time in May.
Sport
‘Phenomenal’ progress: Young shooter’s rapid rise in two years
'She takes off her pointe shoes and picks up a rifle.'
Whanganui netball stalwart honoured for 50 years of service
Di Tasker began umpiring in 1971 while still at primary school.
‘Pretty fearless’: 16-year-old girl dominates NZ motocross circuit
Karaitiana Horne won three major motocross titles in 2024.
$30 greyhounds bet nets Auckland punter $776k windfall
Chef’s Mate had the longest odds, paying $13 in Race 8.
Athletics: Busy week of track of field
Whanganui's Cooks Gardens hosted six meetings over seven days.
‘Massive win for Whanganui’: Women’s Central Districts T20 tournament debut
The ICC Women's World Cup trophy will be displayed on the first day.
Young athlete shines, selected for NZ team to compete in California
Juliet McKinlay has impressed at events throughout the season.
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.
Business news
‘Prime location’: Plenty of suitors for sprawling CBD property
'We would hear out any offer that came our way but we want something fitting.'
‘A huge moment’: Te Matatini’s cultural impact on Taranaki
More than 70,000 visitors are expected in New Plymouth during Te Matatini.
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.
Lifestyle news
Gareth Carter: Bulbs are like buried treasure for your garden
Comment: Now is the time to plant spring flowering bulbs
Gareth Carter: How to bring your lawn back from the brink
Gareth Carter shares his tips for saving that lawn from the big dry
Gareth Carter: Growing plants in containers
Comment: You can grow almost any plant in a container
OneRoof property news
‘These guys are hoping for a miracle’ - Sellers warned as ‘cheeky’ flippers make a return
Agents have noticed a return of the quick flick.
Homeowners snap up nearby house for $4.15m after heated auction
Waterfront homes in Taupō’s most expensive suburb are in high demand.
Tony Alexander: How much can you expect house prices to rise over the next 30 years?
Will Auckland lag behind the rest of the country or soar ahead?
Car news and advice
Uber partners with Mevo and GVI to expand EV access for drivers
The ride-sharing giant has announced partnerships to expand EV availability to its drivers
Omoda Jaecoo parent company creates wild adventure SUV with extendable rear
New Journeo Concept converts into a luxurious mobile base camp.
GWM Haval H6GT plug-in hybrid offers 180km EV running, 1000km range
New PHEV isn't just cleaner, it's got over twice as much power as the standard version.
Rural news
'Paddocks black with ducks': Farmers want mallards classified as pests
Federated Farmers says ducks munching through crops are causing big problems.
Winston Peters on Marco Rubio, agriculture tariffs, and DEI
Winston Peters, Professor Keith Woodford, Michelle Sands, Chris Russell, Andrew Jennings.
Meat 'umamification' idea tops Dragon's Den competition
AgResearch senior scientist Renyu Zhang's idea makes use of lower-value product.
Whanganui news
Why two men are determined to finish a stranger’s dream boat
'I don’t even know the guy but that boat’s got to be finished.'
How a bike initiative is changing youth-police relationships in Whanganui
'The biggest reward is seeing happy faces.'
Iwi celebrate $21.7m settlement but brace for challenges ahead
Iwi negotiator Aiden Gilbert said the day was joyful but there were challenges ahead.
First redress payments made to Lake Alice survivors
Fifteen survivors have received $150,000 rapid redress payments so far.
Whanganui hunters urged to be sure this Roar
The Roar season begins in late March and runs for about four weeks.
Whanganui Airport’s taxiway project set for year-end completion
The council is meeting Government officials in hope of funding the remaining work.
Gareth Carter: Bulbs are like buried treasure for your garden
Comment: Now is the time to plant spring flowering bulbs
Out with the scraps? Council could ditch food scraps service
Councillors will decide its fate at an extraordinary meeting on Monday evening.
No stopping the manu popping in Whanganui
About 50 rangatahi took part in Whanganui's first schools' manu competition.
Obituary: Maritime guru Trevor Gibson a ‘driving force’
'With anything to do with water, he had your full attention.'
Drought declared in Horizons region; minister announces support for farmers
It's a long road ahead for farmers in the worst-affected areas.
‘Not suspicious’: Investigation into Whanganui fire continues
The cause of the fire in a former fish and chip shop is yet to be determined.
Maritime NZ investigates jet boats collision on Whanganui River
Four people were taken to hospital, one with serious injuries.
Police dogs capture two men after Taihape incidents
'A person had fled after making threats.'
Whanganui weather: Autumnal change gives way to warmer weekend
'We return to slightly more summery conditions, although it’s looking to be a bit breezy.'
‘Prime location’: Plenty of suitors for sprawling CBD property
'We would hear out any offer that came our way but we want something fitting.'
Opinion: What we are not getting right about homelessness
OPINION: Nothing is to be gained by appointing blame.
Main Desert Rd detour down to one lane due to 'urgent' work
Motorists using SH49 are asked to expect delays.
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