Whanganui
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.
Son's concern over missing father revealed at trial
The son of disappeared Whanganui man Bret Hall has told a court of his concerns when he visited his father's isolated property and could not find him.
Six men charged with James Butler murder
Seven men have been arrested in relation to the murder of James Butler in Whanganui today.
Whanganui 'slum landlord' under investigation
Tenants living in a dilapidated rental property in Whanganui say their landlord promises the world but gives them nothing.
Tenants say they're living in Third World conditions: 'It's not safe for the kids'
A landlord under fire for the dilapidated condition of a Whanganui boarding house is now in the spotlight over the state of a group of rental properties in the city.
Revealing names 'a risk' to fatal shooting probe - Crown
Naming the 12 men arrested in relation to the shooting of a Mongrel Mob member would pose "a significant and real risk" to the police investigation into his death, a court has heard today.
Death of Whanganui Prison inmate will be investigated
A prisoner died at Whanganui Prison over the weekend.
'His fear is retaliation' gang member's lawyer says
Gang members in Whanganui are worried they will be targets of a rival gang if they lose name suppression in court.
EQC claimants head to High Court on Monday
A couple's three-year fight for Earthquake Commission compensation will come to a head in the High Court in Whanganui on Monday.
SH3 closed after fatal accident south of Whanganui
A 23-year-old man has died following a crash south of Whanganui this afternoon.
More court appearances in wake of gang killing
Four men have appeared in Whanganui District Court following police raids carried out in the wake of the shooting of Kevin Ratana in the city last week.
Whanganui gang shooting: Peace talks begin
Peace talks between the Black Power gang and community leaders in Whanganui have begun. They come just a day after the tangi of gunned down Mongrel Mob member Kevin Ratana, who was shot outside a home… Audio
Eight charged as police investigate Mongrel Mob killing
Eight people have been charged in relation to killing of Mongrel Mob member Kevin Ratana in Whanganui last week.
Hundreds farewell slain gang member in Whanganui
Hundreds of gang members have farewelled a Mongrel Mob member who was shot and killed in Whanganui last week.
Police arrest people involved in fatal Whanganui shooting
The police have arrested several people after last week's fatal shooting in Whanganui. Audio
Mongrel Mob members converge in Whanganui for funeral
Hundreds of gang members have farewelled Mongrel Mob member Kevin Ratana who was shot and killed in Whanganui last week. Video, Audio
Whanganui shooting in broad daylight on busy street
People living near a gang shooting in Whanganui are worried there's going to be more violence. Twenty-seven-year-old Kevin Ratana was shot outside a home in the suburb of Castlecliff on Tuesday… Audio
Whanganui shooting: Woman screamed for help - neighbour
People living near a gang shooting in Whanganui are worried the killing is going to escalate tensions between rival gangs. Twenty-seven-year-old Kevin Ratana was shot outside his girlfriend's home in… Audio
Whanganui shooting a 'one-off event' says mayor
A large police manhunt is underway in Whanganui after a gang-related shooting left a man dead.
