Whanganui

Retiring MP Chester Borrows describes himself as a loyal old Labrador and is proud of what he's achieved but says he might have achieved more if he was prickly and gorsy. 

Whanganui's Castlecliff has transformed from a suburb in economic decline with a reputation for gang violence into a thriving community. Audio

A woman in her 70s has been airlifted to Whanganui Hospital with life-threatening injuries following a serious car crash near Patea.

A viable multi-million dollar redevelopment of Whanganui's Port is being stymied by a plan to introduce a ferry service to Motueka in Tasman, an investor says.

A council report has suggested moving 100 flood-prone houses from Whanganui's Anzac Parade, but residents say there must be another option. Video

Police are standing by their decision to prosecute National MP Chester Borrows on a charge of careless driving.

Chester Borrows, who has been found not guilty of careless driving causing injury, says his driving was "completely reasonable" for the circumstances. Video

Deputy Prime Minister Paula Bennett has told a court of her apprehension about an anti-TTP protest in Whanganui last year.

Denise Lockett and Tracey Treadwell say they were standing across a driveway exit when National MPs Chester Borrows and Paula Bennett left a breakfast meeting in March 2016.

A special memorial has been unveiled in Tangiwai in the central North Island to two railwaymen who died battling to avert New Zealand's worst ever railway disaster. Audio

Whanganui DHB chief executive Julie Patterson is stepping down in October.

The historic church's roof is leaking and part of its internal struture needs replacing.

Water Fools? - An ancient proverb emphasises the Whanganui River's sacred flow from the mountain to the sea, but it is now being diverted for electricity.