Whanganui
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.
Aged athletes dust off their kit for Masters Games
More than 4000 athletes - the oldest a sprinter in his 90s - have dusted off their kit bags to compete at the New Zealand Masters Games in Whanganui this week. Audio
Rātana church satisfied with the government - but warns it shouldn't be forgotten
After today's celebrations at Rātana, the church's followers are happy with how the government is going so far. Video
Winston Peters to speak for government at Rātana
Politicians are heading to Rātana for the annual celebrations of the founder of the church, Tahupōtiki Wiremu Rātana.
Two earthquakes confuse quake monitoring system
Two earthquakes at once shake New Zealand, confusing the earthquake monitoring system.
Injured Singaporean actor now in critical condition
The actor, who is also a reservist in the Singaporean army, was injured during a live-firing exercise at the Waiouru Training Area.
Man charged with murder over Whanganui stabbings
A 36-year-old man has been charged with murder and five counts of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm after a stabbing spree in Whanganui. Audio
Multiple people injured in Whanganui stabbing
Multiple people have been injured in a stabbing incident in Whanganui. Reporter Leigh Marama McLachlan joins us live from the scene on Wicksteed Street. Audio
'It's about getting all our iwi together ... to remind them to come home'
More than 100 people have paddled down the Whanganui River between marae, learning about the river and refreshing their connections to it.
Stars of opera gather in Whanganui for 25th anniversary of opera school
The stars of New Zealand opera gathered in Whanganui last night to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the city's opera school. Acclaimed Ashburton-born tenor Simon O'Neill, joined Sol3mio and Kristin… Audio
Whanganui iwi healed through Tira Hoe Waka
Whanganui iwi members say a two-week trip down their beloved river helps them to heal, reconnect and put politics aside. Up to 120 people have paddled the length of the Whanganui River in the annual… Audio
Concerns iwi might block access to reserves labelled 'scaremongering'
Claims by Wanganui Ratepayers Association that local iwi might block access to parks and reserves if they gain ownership have been called "scaremongering" and "ignorant".
Week of water woes for people living in Marton
It's been a week of water woes for the small Rangitikei town of Marton. First the townsfolk experienced foul-smelling brown water running from their taps. Some people complained on social media that… Audio
Ratepayers Association labelled 'ignorant' after calling for a referendum on settlement
The Whanganui Ratepayer's Association is being labelled as ignorant scaremongers for saying iwi should not gain ownership of some of the city's parks and reserves. It's demanding a council referendum… Audio
Dive squad joins search for man missing in Whanganui River
The police dive squad has been brought in to continue the search for a man missing in the Whanganui River.
Brazen berry bandits halt self-service at farm
A Whanganui farm has pulled the plug on its pick-your-own berry service after visitors took more than $600 worth of strawberries in one day. Video, Audio
Shane Jones promises to spend every cent of $3b fund
Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones was in Fielding today handing out more money to regional projects. And as Ben Strang reports, Mr Jones promises that come the next election, there… Audio
Plaque unveiled at Rātana
A plaque has been unveiled at Rātana Pā to mark 100 years of the Rātana faith.
6.2 earthquake felt throughout central NZ
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake was felt widely throughout the central New Zealand and as far south as Christchurch today. We spoke to people throughout the country, who described what impact the quake had… Video, Audio
Murder accused lashes out after being remanded
A murder accused swore and called the High Court "a shambles" during a court appearance in Whanganui this morning.
