'You want to die?' - Gangster pointed pistol at victim during drug delivery ambush
The aggravated robbery was a prelude to a violent home invasion by gang members.
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Gardening: Time to plant strawberries
Strawberry plants are in short supply this year.
WIS whizz kids head for Wellington
The team's winning performance was based around a work by anonymous artist, Banksy.
Analogue revival: Books and vinyl find favour with Whanganui readers and listeners
Whanganui's boutique shops cater to lovers of "old-school" visual and audio mediums.
Council gives further loan for Land Court building restoration
The loan will go towards replacing the Category 1 building's roof.
Monsters sometimes dress as people, teen tells grandfather guilty of sexual assault
Monsters sometimes appear as people “who claim to love you”, the victim says.
Labour of love brings nature back to life
“No one understood why I was buying something I couldn’t make money from.”
'Completely depleted': Pests invading Waitahinga reserve
'It’s really getting to be quite a concern at this stage.'
Lee Matson - community hero
Lee Matson, Whanganui, is the winner of Beaver Tree Service’s community heroes competition
Whanganui District quiz: Do you know the answers?
How many kerbside metered parking spaces are there in Whanganui?
Exhibition featues over 50 artists, makers and creatives
Marton will become a centre for the arts in the Rangitīkei region on September 15.
Whanganui rugby: Back home and back to basics
"I don’t think it’s far away, but the [points] table will tell you different."
'Crude and limited': Elevator entrance needs upgrade
“We know what we want to achieve - a really suitable and safe entrance."
Whanganui dig deep for win over Wairarapa-Bush
Wingers Alice Ireton and Paris Munro both scored doubles.
Officials investigated cutting Ōtaki Expressway in half as costs ballooned to $1.6b
The road is now one of NZ's most expensive - the Govt says it remains committed.
'A community in need': Hakeke Street hub asks for more funding
“Now more than ever, people are struggling.”
Arrival of spring brings warm, fine weather
Conditions expected to get progressively warmer across the weekend.
Whanganui's Three Waters timeframe shortens
“There is uncertainty about whether the reforms will go ahead."
September Outfit of the Month case is a stunning maxi dress
Whanganui Regional Museum’s September Outfit of the Month
Swan song: Last of its kind departs Virginia Lake
The move is "for its own welfare and wellbeing.”
Why did PM reject calls to honour Kiwi soldier's courageous mountain rescue?
Private David Stewart was one of six killed in the 1990 tragedy on Mt Ruapehu.
Female swan moved to new wetlands home
The female will live out her days at Mangahuia Wetlands.
Heritage Art Auctions announces new commission structure
Whanganui-based Heritage Art Auctions has announced a new commission structure.
New fire truck crashes on delivery trip to Bay of Plenty station
A brand new fire water pump truck rolled and crashed in the Waikato this morning.
Return visit of the Argyle Trio – internationally acclaimed musicians
Chamber Music Whanganui’s 2023 concert series continues on Friday, September 8.
Shorebirds face a lot of threats
Whanganui’s shorebirds begin breeding soon and need safe refuges
Tony Sundeman supporting jazz culture in Whanganui
An evening of improvised music with the Chris Dann Trio in Whanganui.
Alec McNab: Schools take marks for Round the Lake Relay
The Round the Lake Relay has attracted 145 teams.
From bowling club to disability sports hub?
“The council can help a part of the community that doesn’t really have a profile."
Waimarino Art Awards return after three years
Submissions for the awards close on September 15.
Returns reveal Horizons councillors' financial interests
Horizons councillors are required to state their property and financial interests.
Trampers rescued from Tongariro Alpine Crossing
The pair were on the third day of a hike.
Rangitīkei voters have their say
Retiring MP Ian McKelvie says farming is one constant issue across the electorate.