Whanganui
Search for Dolphy Kohu to continue overnight
The police are speaking to at least three people in relation to a search for a gunman in the central North Island. Audio
Fantasy Cave - Michelle Savill
It's Dannevirke's answer to Disneyland, and now a documentary about the 'labyrinth of animatronic curisosities', is free to watch online. Filmmakers Michelle Savill and Matt Henley delved into the… Audio
Frightful Floods
Seven weeks ago severe flooding affected many areas in the lower half of the western North Island. Many farmers are still picking up the pieces, especially in the Whanganui/South Taranaki region. It… Audio, Gallery
Whanganui Maori suffer high mortality rate
According to a new study, the health of Whanganui Māori is markedly worse than the rest of New Zealanders.
June floods still hitting Taranaki farmers
Landslips continue to block access on farms in Taranaki and Whanganui after June's floods - and some farmers have not seen their stock in weeks.
Arapata Hakiwai
Arapata Hakiwai is the Kaihautu at Te Papa Tongarewa leading Matauranga Maori and the museum's engagement with iwi. He manages the Repatriation Programme, responsible for the recent return of human… Audio
Months before flooded homes habitable
Some of the residents worst affected by Whanganui's record flood last month may not be able to return home for at least another three months.
Heavy rain forecast for flood sodden Whanganui
More rain is on the way for Whanganui. Audio
Listener Feedback to Saturday 4 July 2015
Noelle McCarthy reads messages from listeners to the Saturday Morning programme of 4 July 2015. Audio
State of emergency lifted in Whanganui
The state of local emergency in the Whanganui District has been lifted.
Are flood prevention measures in Manawatu/Wanganui enough?
Grant Cooper, Horizons Regional Council land manager, Murray Guy Horizons Regional Councillor and farmer affected by 2004 floods. Audio
Art Theft
An art heist in Whanganui has left gallery staff upset and police with no leads. Five works by artist, Rick Rudd, were stolen from the i-Site gallery on Taupo Quay, just before the floods on 20 June… Audio, Gallery
Groceries deliverd by helicopter to Whanganui farm
Whanganui farmer Renee O'Hagan got her groceries delivered by helicopter today and she's hoping she might be able to get into town for a coffee by the end of the week. Audio
Coping with devastating floods in Whanganui
A week on from the devastating floods in Whanganui the cost of damage continues to rise and locals are still battling with the conditions. Audio
State of emergency remains after Whanganui's worst ever floods
The state of local emergency remains in place in Whanganui more than a week after the worst ever floods hit the town. Audio
Chester Borrows - Whanganui flood recovery
MP for Whanganui on how his electorate is coping with the recovery from the worst floods on record, and plans for the possibility of increased climate-change related disaster. Audio
Flood recovery cost now at $120m
The Government says it will help local councils with the cost of the floods in Whanganui, estimated to be about $120 million. Audio
Cost of floods at $120m and rising
The cost of the weekend's floods has jumped to at least 120 million dollars and that doesn't factor in damage to farms. Audio
Piripiki local is going to travel dangerous washed-out road
Ted Williamson really wants to be at home tomorrow night to watch the Hurricanes in the Super Rugby semi-final even if he ends up walking around treacherous slips and wash-outs to do so. Audio
Our reporter in Whanganui
Our reporter Robin Martin has been with locals as they looked inside their homes. Audio
