Whanganui
Artists setting visions in stone along New Plymouth's coastal walkway
Tonnes of ancient volcanic rock are being transformed into works of fine art on New Plymouth's coastal walkway.
Ancient volcanic rock transformed into New Plymouth sculpture
Tonnes of ancient volcanic rock are being transformed into works of fine art on New Plymouth's Coastal Walkway.
Twenty-seven artists - including three from overseas - have set up camp on the popular… Video, Audio
Bridge to nowhere: Mayor accepts blame for delays
The Mayor of Whanganui says he accepts responsibility for delays in the construction of the Upokongaro Cycle Bridge on State Highway 4 - a crucial link in the Mountain to Sea and National cycleways.
Mixed feelings over $10m spend on sealing Forgotten World Highway
The announcement that $9.6 million Provincial Growth Fund monies will be spent sealing metal road on State Highway 43 in eastern Taranaki is being met with a degree of scepticism.
The Polish children of Pahiatua
In this episode of Voices; we hear how 700 Polish children made an unlikely journey from the depths of Siberia to the New Zealand countryside. Episode by Piotr Wolodzko : Stories from the Eastern… Audio
The Polish children of Pahiatua
In this episode of Voices; we hear how 700 Polish children made an unlikely journey from the depths of Siberia to the New Zealand countryside. Episode by Piotr Wolodzko : Stories from the Eastern…
AudioOne arrest after bike rider dies in Whanganui crash
One person has been arrested after a motorcyclist suffered fatal injuries in a crash involving a car in Whanganui last night.
Play time over: How Kiwi kids lost their freedom to roam
With New Zealand's population about to hit 5 Million for the first time Insight's reporter Teresa Cowie talks to five 5-year-olds from around the country to find out what it’s like to be 'the big 0-5'… Video, Audio
Whanganui can support redundant catfood plant workers - mayor
Whanganui has a "bouyant" economy which will help the 152 workers affected by the closure of a catfood factory, mayor Hamish McDouall says.
Calling Home: BB Bowness in Boston
Catherine 'BB' Bowness is a ground-breaking Kiwi banjo player who has made her home in Boston, Massachusetts. She's currently touring through the US and will be heading home to New Zealand for a… Audio
Fight at murder accused's court appearance
A fight has broken out outside the Whanganui District Court between the families of slain woman Jasmine Wilson and the man accused of her murder.
Whanganui edges out Lower Hutt for most beautiful city prize
Whanganui has been named the most beautiful city at the Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards
Taranaki man arrested, charged with murder
A 26-year-old Taranaki man has been arrested and charged with the murder of Feona McKay-Patea, who was found dead in early October.
Whanganui mayor would like 'short term' fix for SH4 collapse
Whanganui's mayor is hoping for a quick fix at the very least, as a huge slip closes State Highway 4 north of the city.
Police launch homicide inquiry in Whanganui
A homicide inquiry has been launched after a woman's body was found in a Whanganui street.
What can Whanganui teach the rest of us about freedom camping?
Whanganui has one of the most permissive policies on freedom camping in the whole country. It still polarises the community, but they're taking steps to iron out some of the wrinkles. Audio
Whanganui's Sarjeant Gallery gets further $12 million
The government has added $12 million more to redevelop and strengthen the heritage-listed Sarjeant Gallery in Whanganui.
100 years of Whanganui's Sarjeant Gallery
It's an indication of the affection with which the Sarjeant Art Gallery is held in Whanganui that the city is celebrating its centenary with a great big party to which everyone's invited. Audio
Whanganui mayor re-elected unopposed
Incumbent Whanganui mayor Hamish McDouall has been re-elected without so much as having to put up a campaign hoarding.
Grieving mother appeals for help: 'She was unrecognisable'
The distraught mother of a woman who died after being dumped outside a hospital with injuries that left her 'unrecognisable' has appealed for anyone with information to come forward.
