Silence, tears and talking - restorative justice not a soft option
A small team is bringing victims and offenders together in meetings around the region
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromOhakune
Grant and Bannister get the gongs.
Whanganui Squash Club hosts the Central Squash end of season awards.
Business zen: Whanganui Business Award
Russell Bell on the Whanganui Chamber of Commerce Business Awards
Cycling: Whanganui success at the Lake Taupo Challenge
Three teenagers work together for one of them to win the Half Lake race.
Blind Finch of Ohakune supreme winners at business awards
Business awards showcase Whanganui firms and their contribution to the city.
Future of Kiwibank branches uncertain
Kiwibank is talking to staff as NZ Post closes shared branches around New Zealand
Regional road fatalities on the rise
New Zealand's rising road toll is reflected in figures for Whanganui and surrounding areas
Ruapehu rules rugby recognition
Ruapehu players sweep top awards at club and representative level.
Court staff travel ban as strikes continue
Whanganui court staff with PSA will not visit regions for the foreseeable future.
Letters: Why take the risk with glyphosate?
Shutting down our gas and coal industries achieves nothing good. - Alan Davidson
Sh*t Towns of New Zealand: NZ's Worst 'Big Things'
Anonymous authors' scatalogical slagging of pretty much the whole country is now a book.
Whanganui well worth the drive says AA
Whanganui region is a wonderland for visitors
Charges after serious assault in Ōhakune
A man received a fractured skull in a serious assault in Ohakune
Graveyard vandalism: Names released
Police want to hear from anyone with information about the Raetihi cemetery vandalism.
Season of two halves for Ruapehu ski business
Good weather and snow - plus some scary moments on the mountain
Range of issues affect Ruapehu roads
Ruapehu District Council is working with rural communities on roading issues
Ruapehu fund to enhance community pride
Ruapehu District Council has a new fund to help small community revitalisation projects
Ruapehu leading on rural road solutions
Ruapehu District Council's roading team is recognised as "thought leaders"
Manawaimai Station to be sold
One of Mangamahu's jewels, Manawaimai Station, goes to market
Public submissions keen for Zero Waste option
Ruapehu District Council could adopt an ambitious waste plan in November.
Cam's going to the dogs (in a good way)
A Whanganui dog groomer is now offering a mobile service.
Rachel Rose: Whanganui shop sells to the world online
Specialist retailer has a business model that works
Mayors frustrated with increasing costs
Mayors in the region are fed up with lack of resources and want a slice of Govt funding.
Your say: Those who came before Kate Sheppard
Readers have their say on women's suffrage; ratepayers' burden; and pokie problems
Come get your slice of $1.5 million to improve waterways
Groups in the Whangaehu catchment are being encouraged to help improve water quality.
Darlington and Osborne are club champs
Defending Whanganui Squash Club men champion wins, while the women's open has a new champ
Bright ideas sought from communities
Lighting may change colour at different times of year such as Matariki or Christmas
Rāhui on upper parts of Mt Ruapehu
A rahui has been placed on the Crater Lake area of Mt Ruapehu
Winter visitors give Ruapehu $8.25m boost
Collaborative approach to marketing pays off for Ruapehu region.
Cancer Society thrilled with local support
Daffodil Day has boosted the Whanganui Cancer Society's coffers by more than $60,000.
Raetihi's Angel Louise Cafe has new owners
The Angel Louise Cafe in Raetihi has new owners.
More than $300,000 to lessen quake risk
The Ruapehu Council discusses earthquake risk costs for Ohakune rail station.
DHB runs awareness day for pregnant women
Whanganui DHB advises women to abstain totally from alcohol during pregnancy