Whanganui teen Zoe Anderson becomes youngest solo woman to finish Crazyman multisport race
“That was probably one of the toughest races I’ve ever been in but the feeling when you cross…
One person dead after helicopter crash near Whanganui
Police and the Transport Accident Investigation Commission are investigating the fatal helicopter crash. Photo / NZME A person…
Large vegetation fire in forestry block breaks out near Parikino, Whanganui
Fire and Emergency earlier urged motorists to give plenty of room on the local roads for the big…
Two people found dead at Ruatiti property as homicide probe begins
He said there will be a heightened police presence in the area as the investigation progresses. Police said…
Doug Tate named new Whanganui District Council chief executive
Tate became Central Hawke’s Bay council chief executive in 2022, leading the organisation through Cyclone Gabrielle the following…
Whanganui buildings awarded two of three Heritage prizes at New Zealand Architecture Awards
“Working with Ralph Roberts and Warren and Mahoney was a real once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.” The $79.4 million gallery reopened…
Horse racing: Famous colours hit milestone for industry icon Sir Peter Vela
“I thought there would be a bit of speed on, but in the end I got an easy…
Brent Cooper named new associate director for mental health and addiction at Whanganui Hospital
Cooper has more than 20 years of experience in mental health and addiction at MidCentral and spent the…
Adventure South’s Mt Ruapehu and Three Rivers ride explores Whanganui region
It’s an afternoon of rolling rural roads, the impending rain giving the world a supernatural glow and I…
Councillor salaries jump by up to 30.5% in Whanganui, Ruapehu and Rangitīkei
Whanganui Mayor Andrew Tripe will be paid $166,304, up about 3.25% from $161,075. His councillors are in line…
Whanganui council’s pilot academy set to close by mid-2026, with NZAAL taking over
Questions included where NZICPA would move to at the airport, if it would finish operations next June, if…
Whanganui man sets Guinness World Record for largest Catan collection
Once he had listed each item and sent video proof of his “mini museum”, Guinness World Records approved…