Whanganui
Freedom Camping bylaw riles locals
In a surprise move, New Plymouth District Council has scrapped an existing ban on freedom camping in vehicles without toilets and tossed out proposed limits on the number of motorhomes at sensitive… Audio
Rural schools struggle to fill key high school teaching jobs
A school principal says potential applicants are put off by the isolation.
Proposal to sell half of New Plymouth golf course angers locals
New Plymouth Mayor Neil Holdom says selling half of his city's public golf course to develop upmarket housing could earn up to $50m, which could offset rates bills and pay for vital infrastructure. Video, Audio
$4.5m to quake strengthen Whanganui's War Memorial Centre
The Whanganui District Council is to spend more than $4.5 million earthquake strengthening the War Memorial Centre.
Horowhenua Mayor says he won't cave to 'bullies'
Horowhenua Mayor Michael Feyen says he won't be stepping down, despite a vote of no confidence in him.
Whanganui schools lockdown over - security guard
A security guard at one of four Whanganui schools that went into lockdown this morning says the emergency is over.
Whanganui doctor walks the talk on seabed mining
An Whanganui doctor upset at the prospect of seabed mining off the coast of Taranaki has been walking the talk to highlight the issue. Athol Steward has trekked about 400 kilometres from Raglan to… Audio
Mumps outbreak spreads to Whanganui
Two adults and a child in Whanganui have contracted the mumps, as the outbreak spreads.
Road closures hit Whanganui River Road businesses
Major roadworks will close the road for several hours a day for the next month at least, as repairs continue in the wake of the 2015 flood. Audio
P users share stories of addiction: 'I got sick. I lost my daughter, I lost my moko'
Methamphetamine users have shared harrowing tales about the personal cost of their battle with addiction at an anti-P rally in Whanganui.
Anti-meth rally calls for more support for addicts
Around 150 people marched with the NZ P Pull group calling for greater government support for addicts. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin went along. Audio
Toxin reportedly dropped in Whanganui public park
The Whanganui District Council is investigating whether the controversial 1080 pest control pellets were dropped at Virginia Lake public reserve, after photos appeared on social media. The Department… Audio
Book review - Flow: Whanganui River Poems
Harry Ricketts reviews: "Flow: Whanganui River Poems" by Airini Beautrais Audio
Quake strengthening costs could force demolitions
Heritage enthusiasts fear that if the owners of a historic building in Whanganui are given permission to demolish it, it could trigger a domino effect. The owners of Number 1 Victoria Avenue - at the… Audio
Restoration job labour of love
A Whanganui woman, who has restored a heritage building in the city to its former glory and then some, says it has been a labour of love.
Restoration job labour of love
Whanganui woman spends more than $750,000 restoring a heritage building in a labour of love. Video, Audio
Parents fuming over medical centre's charges for children
Whanganui parents are fuming that the city's main afterhours and urgent medical clinic has begun charging a $10 fee for children under 13 who it treats during normal working hours. Audio
Inundation could 'split Whanganui in two'
Heavy enough rains would cut Whanganui in two, its mayor says, as frustration grows over delayed repairs on a major road.
Frustration grows at delays to Whanganui washout repairs
Frustration is growing in Whanganui after a major washout on State Highway 4 in 2015. Mayor Hamish McDouall told RNZ reporter Robin Martin if the damage gets any worse it has the potential to cut the… Audio
Off-piste skier plucked to safety at 2.30am
Rescuers say a woman is lucky to be alive after she got lost while skiing on Mount Ruapehu last night.
