Man due in court on murder charge
A 26-year-old man has been arrested and charged with Feona McKay-Patea's murder.
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Locals come runnerup to the Wellingtonians at Wanganui Golf Club
Interprovincial Wellington squads too strong at the Belmont Links course.
More measles vaccines available in Whanganui
Despite no cases of measles in Whanganui, immunisation remains a top priority.
Cricket: Whanganui's Jess Watkin receives NZC Development Contract
Chance for second tier players on national level to get into or back to the White Ferns
Regional council chair's ads 'unfair'
A rival candidate has complained to the Auditor-General about election advertising.
Local brews on tap for inaugural festival
Breweries from around the region come together for the River City Craft Beer Festival.
Golf: Battle at Belmont for coveted trophies
The Wanganui Golf Club hosts a coveted three competition quadrangular.
Former deputy takes South Taranaki reins
South Taranaki has a new mayor and a close contest in Te Hāwera ward.
Pennefather and Spence off to national Over 50's tournament
Martin Pennefather and Andrew Spence looking to be selected in NZ Over 50's squad.
Conservation Comment: Fireworks at Petroleum Conference protest
This year's Petroleum Conference was held in secret ... why?
Old hands make light work in rowing finale
The Tonks Trophy marked the end of the Blinkhorne and Carroll Winter Rowing series.
Whanganui lads make basketball history
Whanganui squad wins the BBNZ U13 Central Regional Boys B Grade Basketball Championship.
Māori Party comeback bid: Debbie Ngarewa-Packer selected for critical Te Hauāuru seat
Māori Party's Debbie Ngarewa-Packer is now in strong position to become party leader.
Nothing but net
The Whanganui boys are into the semifinals of the U13 Central Regional Basketball Champs.
Ngamatapouri projects leading the way
The Taranaki Environmental Awards feature two projects at Ngamatapouri.
Art Deco on trial
Matron's paddock beckons Taranaki Breeders Stakes contender Art Deco.
Ruapehu locals brace for long-term closure of SH4
Ruapehu businesses and services are making long-term plans to deal with the road closure.
Local named in Emergency Management Assistance Team
Anthony Edwards brings seven years of civil defence experience to the team.
Your chance to see award-winning works from emerging clay artist
A Rick Rudd Foundation award winner has found his form in clay work.
Roller hockey: Three NZ titles to Whanganui
Whanganui win three national roller hockey titles at home over the weekend.
'Brand new, absolutely fantastic' patrol car
Waverley Community Patrol volunteers have a new all-wheel-drive vehicle.
Strang off to winning start with NZ Schools
Victory over Fiji sets up the big game with Australia on Friday afternoon.
Tennis: Strong play in the opening two days of the Wanganui Junior Open
Fourth seed wins a girls title, Men's Open decided without final being played.
Rugby: Top sides win inter-island games in sixth round of Heartland Championship
South Canterbury and West Coast hold off low-ranked home sides to keep top spots
Access road built for $277m Waipipi Wind Farm
Construction of the Waipipi Wind Farm is set to begin in mid-October.
Give them the tools to learn how to play
Part of initiative being spread nation wide.
Racing: Battle of the greys
Weekend race fields and selections for meetings both sides of the Tasman.
Athletics: Season of two halves
A season of two halves for northern and southern hemisphere athletes.
Strong winds brings down tree, causes power outages
Powerco contractors are assessing and repairing damage this morning.
Ironsand mining bid being heard by Court of Appeal
This week's appeal is the latest in a long string of litigation for the parties.
Could you cope without social welfare? These women did and thrived
Ex-Whanganui, Australia-based historian's latest book is about 1800s businesswomen.
Waverley Racing way ahead of its time in 1874
Waverley has one of New Zealand's most successful country racing clubs.
Bid to mine South Taranaki seabed back in court
Trans-Tasman Resources appeals High Court decision quashing its marine discharge consent.
Imagine what they could do with a club competition behind them?
Manawatu Mustangs with Boxon players triumph in their last NZRL North Island game