Whanganui
'Significant risks to public': Fire-hit heritage building beyond repair
A Whanganui heritage building extensively damaged by fire at the weekend cannot be saved.
Boil water notice, planned power cut coincide in Ōhakune
A scheduled three days of intermittent power cuts is going ahead in Ōhakune despite a safety notice requiring people to boil water in the Central Plateau town.
Man accused of murdering Taihape man Kerrin Payne
The young man accused of murder over a deadly assault in Taihape at the weekend has been named as Te Ao Hakopa.
Under FiveHundy: Kaiwhaiki Pā
Kaiwhaiki Pa is the largest pa on the Whanganui river. There are 40 homes, a marae and kohanga reo. Kahurangi Simon says growing up there has given him "everything". He says somehow he and his 11… Audio
Under FiveHundy: Kaiwhaiki Pā
Kaiwhaiki Pa is the largest pa on the Whanganui river. There are 40 homes, a marae and kohanga reo. Kahurangi Simon says growing up there has given him "everything". He says somehow he and his 11…
AudioDamaged 1080 pellets trucked from West Coast to North Island landfill
Sixteen tonnes of 1080 has been trucked more than halfway up the country and dumped in a landfill in the small Rangitikei town of Marton.
Parishoners divided over plans for NZ's oldest stone church
Final plans have been revealed for the earthquake strengthening and redevelopment of New Zealand's oldest stone church - the Taranaki Cathedral in New Plymouth. Audio
Whanganui to benefit from $50m training deal for Indian pilots
A commercial pilot academy based at Whanganui Airport has struck a $50 million deal with India's largest passenger airline to train hundreds of pilots.
Woman 'lucky' after crevasse fall on Mt Ruapehu
The police say a woman in her 20s was lucky to escape serious injury after falling 15 metres down a crevasse in the Whangaehu Glacier on Mt Ruapehu yesterday.
Should pensioner housing tenants be allowed to keep pet birds?
Should pensioner housing tenants be allowed to keep pet birds? For residents at a pensioner housing block in Whanganui it's all a bit up in the air. Residents knew they weren't allowed to keep cats or… Audio
Growing silverbeet and self esteem in Whanganui
A community project in a formerly derelict part of Whanganui, rife with gang tensions and vandalised houses is now providing life skills and employment hope. What began as one man's vision for a… Video, Audio
A scenic look at Whanganui
Outdoor adventurer Kennedy Warne talks to Kathryn about Whanganui the city and also the Whanganui River. Audio
Small plane with technical issues lands safely at Whanganui Airport
A small plane with technical problems that sparked an emergency response at Whanganui Airport this afternoon, landed safely.
Welcoming refugees after the events of 15 March
In this episode of Voices; we find out how refugees are feeling after the Christchurch shootings. Produced by Claire Crofton. Audio
Welcoming refugees after the events of 15 March
In this episode of Voices; we find out how refugees are feeling after the Christchurch shootings. Produced by Claire Crofton.
Audio'Quirky finds' at revamped Whanganui Regional Museum
The Whanganui Regional Museum has taken a back-to-the-future approach to its relaunch after earthquake strengthening.
Woman charged with murder of teenager in Whanganui
A 59-year old woman has been charged with the murder of a 14-year-old girl in Whanganui on Friday.
Sam Tanner breaks through sub-four minute mile barrier
Sam Tanner believed he could become the youngest New Zealander to achieve a sub-four minute mile - he broke that elusive barrier in Whanganui on Saturday. Audio
Encounters with Whanganui and Waikaremoana
Kennedy Warne has been visiting Whanganui and Waikaremoana. He examines the legal personhood of Te Urewera and Te Awa Tupua and tells Kathryn what he saw and learned during his time there. He looks at… Audio
Whanganui's rising rents: 'It's diabolical'
Whanganui locals are at their wits end over rapidly rising rental costs and a shortage of homes to rent.
