‘Kindest man’ and his ‘mini-me’: Beach drowning victims remembered
Ian and Samuel Cruickshank drowned when they were swept out to sea at Opoutere Beach.
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Raglan lifeguards carry out mass rescues amid tragic weekend on water
Groups of 13 and 16 people were rescued by lifeguards at Raglan yesterday.
Bus crashes into shops in Remuera
Police say the bus had been parked and was unoccupied at the time.
Proposed Kāinga Ora homes 'nowhere near' enough to fix Whanganui’s housing problems
“Because all of us, everybody in Whanganui, suffer because of inadequate housing.”
Farmhouse garden in Mangaweka both practical and beautiful
Colleen Fenermor's rural Mangaweka garden provides respite and reflection of farming life
New signs to be installed for Pākaraka this weekend
The ceremony is open to the public and will be held at Pākaraka Marae.
Whanganui to let its vintage identity shine at Anniversary Weekend
Accommodation across the city has been booked out for the weekend.
My Perfect Weekend: Bradie Alabaster
With summer being a busy time for Kai Iwi, he likes to spend his spare time relaxing.
"Eyes on the ball": Reporter faces up to 150km/h bowling machine
"My footwork became non-existent and the bat was pushed out in a hopeful prod."
Speedway: Young drivers to be showcased
Oceanview 5000 now the premier Youth Ministock event in the lower North Island,
Time to celebrate our spineless creatures
Voting closes for New Zealand's Bug of the Year competition on February 13.
Let them sleep in: Later school starts for senior students a ‘no-brainer’ - researchers
The evidence is clear. So why have so few New Zealand schools changed their start times?
Ohakune vegetable growers grapple with cost pressures
"You can only absorb so much until it’s not worth growing."
Spitfire to land in Whanganui for the first time since 2009
"It really is quite fantastic having an aircraft of that calibre here."
Technical specialist enjoys role with 'highly creative people'
Fergus Reid is live streaming performances for the NZ Opera School.
Whanganui leaders say Ardern has 'done her very best'
Jacinda Ardern will step down on February 7.
'I am human': Tearful Ardern quits as PM; Robertson won’t seek top job
PM makes first election year announcement today.
Stardust victory: The incredible rise of Jacinda Ardern
Jacinda Ardern took the Prime Minister's office at the age of 37.
The group that love to paint get worked up for Vintage Weekend
“It lowers your stress"
Letters: Boost to case for Three Waters; surgeon moves on
A message of thanks from a surgeon and a plea for mercy from columnists.
Police find wanted man armed with sawn-off shotgun while playing pokies
Brayden Stampa was found playing the pokies with a pistol in a holster inside his pants.
Bonnie day for a Scottish festival in Turakina
Turakina Highland Games promise a weekend with plenty of traditional fun and games.
NZ Opera School Masterclass fascinates audience
Lin Ferguson reviews the NZ Opera School's Public Masterclass.
Suzuki NZ expanding Whanganui headquarters
The company's CEO said it would continue to operate out of Whanganui.
Whanganui letters: Refinery closure short-sighted
Readers praise good Samaritans - but not our cartoonist.
Whanganui real estate company to try auction blitz to sell houses
“At the moment, there’s a lot of motivated vendors that need to sell,” Verma said.
Make sure your pool is safe this summer
People can contact the council if they need help with their pool.
Call for safe channel markers on Whanganui River
The Whanganui Port Project manager said many parties were involved.
Caution urged when lighting fires during Whanganui dry spell
A spell of dry weather on the way only adds to the risk.
Kāinga Ora housing plans reveal 30-property developments
Kāinga Ora also wants common spaces, both indoor and outdoor, for some developments
Drews Avenue goes vintage for Mainstreet Caboodle
The Carnival of Costumes fashion contest will also be part of the Caboodle.