Whanganui
Erased: the story of Charles Mackay - Part 2
In the second of a two-part episode on Charles Mackay Black Sheep investigates the mysteries surrounding the Whanganui Mayor's attempted murder of D'Arcy Cresswell - a former soldier who threatened to… Audio
Use of police dog on man already on the ground ruled unjustified
No warning was given and the suspect was unlikely to escape arrest, the IPCA said.
'It's not right to keep birds in cages' - Whanganui councillors fight to close aviary
Whanganui District Council has voted to keep the aviary at Rotokawau Virginia Lake open, despite heartfelt opposition from several councillors concerned about the birds' welfare.
Destructive night on roof costs Corrections, earns inmate two more years behind bars
An inmate's trail of destruction across a prison roof during a night under the stars cost almost $250,000 to repair and earned him a further two years behind bars.
Wanganui River bank protection 'urgent'
Work to bolster stopbanks on the south bank of the Wanganui River at Hari Hari "needs doing urgently".
Central North Island school set to re-open Tuesday after flood clean-up
A central North Island primary school shut its doors on Monday while it cleaned up after a weekend deluge brought floods to the Rangitīkei District.
Rain eases but risk of slips remains in Whanganui - mayor
Emergency centres in the central North Island have been stood down, after heavy rain overnight damaged roads and sparked evacuations.
Around the motu: Mike Tweed in Whanganui
Mike has the controversy surrounding Rotokawau Virginia Lake's bird aviary and its future. The Whanganui District Council is currently reviewing its cemeteries and crematoria bylaw, which allows… Audio
Heavy rain warnings for northern and western parts of NZ
Streams and rivers are rising and flooding has been reported in North Taranaki, Civil Defence says. Audio
Wild horse muster cancelled in wake of cyclone
This year's muster of Kaimanawa horses has been canned, but a DOC spokesperson says that means a larger muster will be required in 2024.
Mushrooms sprout new lease on life in remote woolshed
Kyle Davey took a winter off two years ago, but what sprouted from his boredom turned out to be some pretty fungi. Audio
One dead, six injured after school bus crash near Whanganui
One person has died and six people have been injured after a school bus crash southeast of Whanganui.
Around the motu: Mike Tweed in Whanganui
Multimedia Journalist for the Whanganui Chronicle Mike Tweed talks to Kathryn about what's happening in his patch, including the NZ Masters Games, who is running for the Whanganui seat at this year's… Audio
Left to gather dust: Whanganui council report warned of 'widespread flooding'
A Whanganui resident says flooding danger in the riverside marae community of Pūtiki is a tragedy waiting to happen.
Third person dies after Waitangi Day crash in Raetihi
A third person has died following a fatal crash in Raetihi yesterday.
Pākaraka signs ripped out of the ground hours after being installed
Signs re-instating the name - Pākaraka - at a settlement on the outskirts of Whanganui have been ripped out of the ground just hours after being installed.
Kids get warmed up for Colgate Games
More than 1000 young athletes will sprint, jump and throw at the North Island Colgate Games in Whanganui this weekend. The Games are the biggest athletics event for children aged seven to 14. Kids in… Audio
Hundreds gather 'all out of love for te reo Māori'
About 1000 rangatahi have descended on Taranaki and Whanganui for Te Wiki Hākinakina o Ngā Kura Kaupapa Māori, a celebration of sport and te reo Māori.
'They are confident in their Māoritanga': Students celebrate sport and te reo
Students from around Aotearoa are getting together for Wiki Hā, which combines sport with a chance to practise their te reo Māori.
Cost of rural rail transport must drop - mayor
The cost of rural rail transport must drop, Ruapehu mayor Weston Kirton says, as Taumarunui reinstated as a stop on the main trunk line.
