Whanganui
Telling history through horse hair
An art work that is a memorial to the thousands of horses that died in WWI, has been selected as one of three finalists in the Regional Art section of the New Zealand Museum Awards. Sarah McClintock… Audio
The Poet and the Runaway
Ella Henry is a respected broadcaster and academic but in 1970 she was a lost and restless teenager, on the verge of getting into serious trouble. A chance encounter with a famous literary figure… Video, Audio
Zombie town now a digital leader
Once labelled a Zombie town Whanganui now finds itself shortlisted as the world's smartest community for its leadership in embracing the digital economy. Audio
My Lamb’s A-Field
In 2011 Whanganui farmers Richard and Suze Redmayne set up Coastal Spring Lamb. They, along with a group of other coastal, family based, sheep farmers produce lamb specifically for selling between… Audio
My Lamb’s A-Field
In 2011 Whanganui farmers Richard and Suze Redmayne set up Coastal Spring Lamb. They, along with a group of other coastal, family based, sheep farmers produce lamb specifically for selling between…
AudioCop assaulted by escapee prisoner
A police officer has been injured in an attack by a prisoner who charged at him while escaping the Whanganui District Court cells.
Court given details of Whanganui shooting
Two police officers ran for cover as a gunman opened fire on them near Whanganui last August, a court has been told.
35 year Cavalier Carpets veteran loses job
Cavalier carpet workers in Whanganui have been meeting with their employer and their union today, in an attempt to understand what's happening to them. Video, Audio
Tears at carpet firm's job cut news
Workers at Cavalier were in tears at being told yesterday of the carpet maker's plan to cut 65 jobs, a machinist at one of its plants says. Audio
Cavalier workers 'gutted' at potential job cuts
Carpet manufacturer Cavalier has announced a major restructure that will potentially cost 65 jobs.
Man shot by police appears in court
A man shot twice by police during a standoff in Whanganui last week was carrying an air pistol modified to look like a Glock handgun, police say.
Time running out for Kaimanawa horses
Time is running out for dozens of Kaimanawa horses if rescuers don't come forward by this Friday with offers to rehome them. Video, Audio
Armed robbery at Whanganui dairy
A shopkeeper in Whanganui has been left shaken after a man entered a store and pulled out a gun.
MP accused of driving car into TPP protester
Police are investigating a complaint that Whanganui MP Chester Borrows drove his car into an anti-TPP protester.
National MP accused of driving into protestor
Whanganui MP Chester Borrows may be in hot water after he allegedly drove over the foot of a TPP protester. Audio
Police shoot man in head and leg in Whanganui
Police in Whanganui have revealed they shot a man twice -- including once in the head -- when he pointed a gun at them this morning. Audio
Damning report sparks maternity service shake-up
A damning report sparked by a series of infant deaths has prompted a major shake-up of maternity services in the lower North Island.
Scathing report puts Regional Women's Health Service up in air
A scathing review into the deaths of four babies at the Regional Women's Health Service last year could reshape maternity services in the lower North Island. Audio
DHB vows to repair maternity service after critical report
A damning report sparked by a series of infant deaths has prompted a major shakeup of maternity services in the lower North Island. Audio
Damning report into Mid Central & Whanganui maternity services
The Whanganui District Health Board is assuring expectant mums they are in safe hands, despite the deaths of four babies in the care of the local maternity service last year. Audio
