Whanganui news
How this teacher aide is helping a small rural school thrive
Ashley Steedman has 'fallen in love with the job'.
Nicky Rennie: Navigating the ups and downs of modern dating
OPINION: The unanimous chorus from friends has been to give dating another try.
On The Up: The Hits' Ben Boyce on going viral and finding his feet after TV
"I definitely don’t spend every hour in a novelty costume yelling 'rizz' and 'skibidi'."
Small business success - How the Egg Project cracked it
The Egg Project near Himitangi Beach is a family-run organic chicken farm.
Iwi, mayors, tourism partners team up to finish cycle trail
The group has formed the charitable trust Ngā Ara Tūhono to secure funding.
Free Whanganui health event to increase access to services
'It pays to get checked, and early intervention is best.'
About face: Councillors vote to stay in LGNZ
The council will pay a $61,000 membership fee for 2025/26 after an about-face by members.
‘You Can’t Just Sell Records’: Documentary captures journey of The Vinyl Room
'It turns out that we don’t just sell records - it’s about an experience and a community.'
New Zealand news
Widow devastated no prosecution to follow timber mill tragedy
Sorav Saini was killed in a machinery accident. His wife wants 'justice'.
Daring rescue operation saves three men after boat capsizes
Coastguard volunteers battled massive swells to rescue three men.
Driver licence changes: Govt proposes to scrap second practical test, reduce eyesight tests
The changes are open for consultation from tomorrow.
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‘Roofs over heads’: Marae-led housing project starts
'It is a different approach and we are quite comfortable and like that approach.'
‘Best day ever’: Suzy Cato inspires music teacher’s journey from superfan to educator
Suzy Cato's photo throwback revealed Curtis Bunker as a devoted fan.
User pays an option to fund Dublin St replacement
The bridge is regularly inspected for safety.
‘My life has purpose’: Inside New Zealand’s biggest rehab service
The foundation supports 80 homes and helps 1500 people reintegrate annually.
Ruapehu mayor demands answers over delays to rural health centre
Ruapehu's mayor says the community is being ignored over the Raetihi centre.
Opinion: Why autumn is perfect for planting citrus in your garden
Opinion: Gareth Carter's top tips for growing citrus.
'Really shabby': Deputy mayor decries state of premier park
The council's boss says Pukenamu Queen's Park should not become a 'bollard farm'.
Nicky Rennie: Navigating the ups and downs of modern dating
OPINION: The unanimous chorus from friends has been to give dating another try.
Aviation museum could open in 2026
The project needs volunteers, items or financial donations, and specialist knowledge.
Rugby: Whanganui senior competition kicks off this weekend
This year's competition features 10 teams, down from 12 last year.
How this teacher aide is helping a small rural school thrive
Ashley Steedman has 'fallen in love with the job'.
Premium
Opinion: Why autumn is perfect for planting citrus in your garden
Opinion: Gareth Carter's top tips for growing citrus.
Nicky Rennie: Navigating the ups and downs of modern dating
OPINION: The unanimous chorus from friends has been to give dating another try.
Comment: When anaesthesia leads to unexpected hilarity
Kevin Page shares some tall tales ahead of his hip replacement surgery.
Editorial: New NZME campaign aims for a better today and better tomorrow
OPINION: We hope that On The Up’s stories will challenge, motivate and uplift.
Opinion: Family triumphs make for an eventful week
My achievements this week have been, well, basically nil.
Rugby: Border, Kaierau kick off Premier season opener
Border face Kaierau in a rematch of last season's grand final.
Two hospitalised after crash blocks road in Marton
'Upon arrival they found one person trapped in a vehicle.'
Rare native plant thriving after road works discovery
The Manawa Kawa was found in native forest in the Tāngarākau Gorge.
Man charged with stabbing staff member at Whanganui Corrections
Defendant calls out: “you’ve got the wrong hit man”.
Taranaki eruption risk could isolate 5000 farms, study warns
There's a 30 to 50% chance of Taranaki Maunga erupting in the next 50 years.
Athletics: Whanganui long jumper claims secondary schools gold
Whanganui athletes set 50 personal bests at the championships.
'Constrained' Ruapehu council sticks to 9% rate rise
'If things unfold positively, we pass it on to the ratepayers. It’s as simple as that'.
'Strike a balance': Central city trees get chop
Replacing them with native species could be considered in the future.
Sport
Rugby: Border, Kaierau kick off Premier season opener
Border face Kaierau in a rematch of last season's grand final.
Athletics: Whanganui long jumper claims secondary schools gold
Whanganui athletes set 50 personal bests at the championships.
‘Once in a generation’ teen gets White Sox call-up
'Her raw talent across all aspects of the game is truly exciting.'
Football: Whanganui sides ‘itching’ to get season started
City start their campaign against Palmerston North United on April 5.
Athletics: Whanganui team set for North Island schools competition
The North Island Secondary Schools Championships will be at Porritt Stadium in Hamilton.
Whanganui rowing coaches ‘proud’ of Maadi effort
Whanganui schools won two gold medals at the 2025 Maadi Cup.
New football club in Ruapehu ‘creating pathways’ for kids
Paynter has been impressed with the quality level and enthusiasm for football in Ruapehu.
Unbeaten female talent on show in Rugby League Grand Final
The side have gone unbeaten in their debut season.
Business news
‘Intimidated, threatened’: Rogue arborists cause alarm
Police advise residents being targeted to 'close the door and not engage with the person'.
Grand designs: Historic hotel under new management
'I don't believe in doing something quickly and messing it up.'
$135m distributed last year by iwi to members
Distributions paid have increased by around 35% in the last five years: Phil Barry, TDB.
Lifestyle news
Opinion: Why autumn is perfect for planting citrus in your garden
Opinion: Gareth Carter's top tips for growing citrus.
Opinion: Why March is crucial for winter vegetable planting
Plant winter veggies now to maximise autumn's warm temperatures.
OneRoof property news
OneRoof’s Need to Know: Who’s the famous ‘liar’ with the Daimler out front?
Star's vintage car with "Liars" licence plate is front and centre of new listing campaign.
Uni student, 23, busy building a multi-million-dollar property empire
He already has 14 townhouses under his belt and has dozens more in the pipeline.
Trump chaos in NZ - great for mortgage rates, bad for job security
Lower interest rates on the cards, but so too is rising unemployment.
Car news and advice
Car theft prevention: old-school devices might be better than high-tech after all
After all, a traditional mechanical steering-wheel lock can't be defeated by a computer.
Ford's toughest truck: meet the Ranger Super Duty
Ford has unveiled its toughest Ranger yet, complete with massive towing capabilities.
Is this the SUV/ute hybrid we didn't know we needed?
The Deepal E07 Multitruck is a unique blend of SUV and light-duty ute. But will we get it?
Rural news
'I enjoy seeing the animals happy': Dairy training a hit with Canterbury teen
Matthew Fox, 18, joined the NextGen Dairy Farmers programme after graduating high school.
Vege tips: Why red cabbage is the star of my garden
Opinion: Red cabbage has always been a firm favourite with me.
'Vanishing': Farmer's warning about Merino flocks in 1923
"It is hardly possible now to obtain the splendid even lines of merino ewes."
Whanganui news
‘Proud and stoked’: Prisoners transform old mattresses into dog beds for SPCA
'They are really proud and stoked.'
Nervous for survival: Māori ward councillors prepare for critical elections
Forty-two councils will hold a poll for Māori wards in 2025 elections.
NZTA cleans up large diesel spill from truck
About 200 litres of diesel spilled on State Highway 1 at Sanson.
Whanganui Corrections staff member critically injured in assault
'This sort of violence against our staff is unacceptable.'
‘Above and beyond’: Caregiver honoured for exceptional foster work
Woven Whānau helps more than 50 grandparents raising grandchildren in Whanganui.
On The Up: Air Chathams and Air NZ in partnership talks
'Smaller operators play a critical role and do an excellent job.'
‘Once in a generation’ teen gets White Sox call-up
'Her raw talent across all aspects of the game is truly exciting.'
Iwi, mayors, tourism partners team up to finish cycle trail
The group has formed the charitable trust Ngā Ara Tūhono to secure funding.
Free Whanganui health event to increase access to services
'It pays to get checked, and early intervention is best.'
Car crashes into power pole in Bulls, one seriously injured
Police said the road was closed until about 9pm.
Comment: When anaesthesia leads to unexpected hilarity
Kevin Page shares some tall tales ahead of his hip replacement surgery.
‘Not a fait accompli’: Consultation open on SH3 speed limit
The community consultation runs until May 1.
‘New territory’: Council proposes 9.1% rates rise
'There is a whole lot of stuff we don’t yet have complete knowledge on.'
On The Up: Airline survived Covid and a recession - now for the future
'We would be lost without them in Whanganui.'
‘Herd more than double’: Urgent call to rehome Kaimanawa horses
'Time is running out.'
Editorial: New NZME campaign aims for a better today and better tomorrow
OPINION: We hope that On The Up’s stories will challenge, motivate and uplift.
‘I hope to inspire other rangatahi’: Turning adversity into a new business
'I’m just trying to help as many people as I can, that’s my passion.'
Dome home with views of the Milky Way doubles in price after Greek-style reno
Spectacular transformation of rundown property.
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