Latest news from Whanganui
Brothers in arms: 75-year-old song sees light of day
Walter Loveridge originally recorded Southern Paradise for the Tanza label.
Gareth Carter: Choosing the best small hedges for your home garden
Buxus is a classic hedge, but buxus blight makes it challenging to grow.
Gold rush: Swimmer Paige Conley cleans up at national champs
'Butterfly is my strongest stroke, so I always get out pretty fast.'
Pope Francis defied doctors' orders to rest, spent final days working
The Pope died on Monday, aged 88.
Pest trap library to span across Rangitīkei rivers
The collective received $15,400 as part of the Indigenous Biodiversity Community Grant
On The Up: New Whanganui pharmacy owner’s journey from Nigeria to the river city
In 2015, pharmacy owner Shope Olawoyin began thinking about leaving Nigeria.
'Total write-off': Fire guts Whanganui home
'I've just got to get up, keep functioning and roll with these punches.'
Rubbish invasion: Council dealing with dumping from Raetihi
Clearing up the Te Hue Rd site takes a five-person team four hours each week.
Whanganui’s Youth MP focuses on culture, mental health, education
Whanganui’s 2025 Youth MP is Taiko Edwards-Haruru, a Year 13 student.
Opinion: Why autumn is perfect for planting colourful gardens
OPINION: Pansies thrive in cooler seasons but dislike hot summer sun.
Fifth-generation descendant on quest to restore damaged grave
John and Mary Toms came to New Zealand in 1855 in search of a new life.
Council 'alarmed' by concrete corrosion at wastewater plant
'It’s a new asset, and we’re doing maintenance work on it already.'
Community mourns loss of Waitotara Hotel after fire
The hotel's licensee was left with only the clothes on his back and his little kitten.
'Pretty much destroyed': Investigation opened into South Taranaki blaze
A fire investigator will return to the scene this morning
'I love this community': Rangītikei Mayor to stand for fifth term
Andy Watson has 20-plus years of council experience and has been Mayor since 2013.
Australian company applies to mine Taranaki seabed under fast-track law
Opponents fear sediment discharge will harm sea life on Pātea Banks.
Land lease problems scupper plan for iwi-council centre
The parties will now pursue separate developments in Manāia.
'Extremely proud': Whanganui-raised Justine Smith's career milestone
Justine Smith has been appointed chief executive of the Office of Treaty Settlements.
Police respond to potential firearms sighting in Whanganui
Officers were active on Guyton St and Wicksteed St about 10.30am on Thursday.
Highway roadworks pause to ease holiday traffic
Roadworks will pause from 12pm Thursday until Tuesday morning over the next two weekends.
‘They just don’t care’: Fit for Surgery patients gutted by funding cut
The programme has referred 116 people for surgery since 2018.
Govt commits up to $600m to upgrade Ōhākea base
The Ōhākea Infrastructure Programme is expected to be completed between 2025 and 2028.
Whanganui athletes shine at inaugural Manawatū/Whanganui awards
George Beamish won the Molly Dorne Cup as MWA athlete of the year.
'Strongest since 2017': New Tropical Cyclone Tam warning for strong winds, giant swells
Tam is moving at 35km/h south towards New Zealand.
'Out of hand': Firefighters battle Waverley blaze
The fire, measuring 300m by 200m, is burning grass, scrub, and pine trees.
Councillor says Govt 'abdicating' housing responsibilities
'We are not seeing an improvement on the availability of stock in town.'
'Explosive': Chemical spill led to daycare evacuation, bomb squad call
A daycare centre next to Whanganui Hospital was evacuated.
Kai Hub over halfway to donation goal
The Kai Hub is facing closure in May if it does not receive regular financial donations.
'A difficult process': Bremworth cuts 15 staff from Whanganui plant
'There was a lot of anxiety and stress waiting for that confirmation.'