Council prohibits freedom camping along Whanganui River Road after safety and behaviour concerns
Currently, campers along the road can stay for a maximum of two nights. “While the River Road was…
Whanganui bodybuilders sweep national competition with two-time Mr New Zealand as their coach
“He was amazing, that kid. He’s got a huge future,” Lacy said. Jeremy Fernandez won the Classic Novice…
Four arrested after firearms found in Whanganui search warrant operation
“Officers found a significant number of items and arrested four people, one of whom had a warrant out…
Whanganui River rāhui after woman goes missing near Taumarunui
Ngāti Hāua have placed a rāhui on the river from Victory Bridge to Whakahoro until further notice and…
Whanganui boat builder AMF finishes vessel for Tairua-Pāuanui Coastguard
AMF built Tairua-Pāuanui‘s previous boat 20 years ago and there had not been “a single issue with it”.…
Speedway community mourns death of Whanganui legend Alan ‘Moon Goon’ Luoni
“He was someone who absolutely championed all of the entry-level classes. He was a well-respected guy with a…
HDC finds Whanganui health provider breached woman’s care standards while giving birth
Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner Rose Wall included in her recommendations that Health NZ Whanganui develop and implement…
Whanganui District Council removes large pile of rubble dumped at Pūtiki boat ramp
District council waste services manager Morgan Harrison said it was disappointing to have to be called upon for…
Whanganui District Council rejects $70k fix for Māori Ward election botch-up
In a major blunder, information for Māori ward candidates was also missing from election materials for Ōpōtiki District,…
Whanganui MP Carl Bates deletes FB post praising himself after housing revelations
“It was a silly mistake and I removed the comment as soon as I was aware it existed,”…
MP put 25 properties in family trust before facing financial declaration rules
Further up the country is a $855k two-bedroom townhouse in Epsom, Auckland, a “modern terrace home, extending over…
Whanganui Collegiate athletes to watch as 2025 athletics season begins
It takes a special skill to handle the tight bends but inevitably, the good athletes shine and new…