Whanganui
'You're going to be lucky to see it': Plans to introduce new wasp
Horizons Regional Council has applied to import and release the bud-galling wasp to control the spread of an invasive acacia shrub. Audio
Council targets illegal users in water loss mystery
A district council is installing dozens of isolation valves across a water network to help solve the mystery of massive water losses.
River flooding costs upwards of $100m a year and rising - report
The average annual cost to repair homes damaged by river floods is more than $100 million and forecast to rise, according to new analysis.
Late plea for candidates: 'Exciting time to be in local government'
With fewer than 24 hours before nominations for October's local body elections close, people are being encouraged to get their nominations in.
Whanganui port revamp over budget - but council says ultimately costs could be saved
Early stages of work on the Whanganui port upgrade are running over budget because of a new way of working under the legal status of the Whanganui River.
Rāhui in place after climber's body recovered from Mt Ngāuruhoe
Police were alerted that a man had fallen into a gully on the central North Island mountain shortly after 5pm yesterday.
'Just appalling': Ex-patients upset to learn 5yo treated, injected at Lake Alice
A watchdog group says a former patient of Lake Alice's child and adolescent unit was just five years old when he was sent to the notorious psychiatric hospital.
Campervan set to be ultimate arthouse experience
The world's first art gallery in a campervan is the star turn of the Coastal Arts Trail which is being launched in Taranaki today.
More than 100 infringement notices issued as police crackdown on boy racers
Police have charged seven people and issued 150 infringement notices following a crackdown on boy racers in Whanganui at the weekend.
Third contender for Whanganui mayoralty
A singer-songwriter and educator is throwing his hat into the ring for the Whanganui mayoralty.
He Awa Ora: Major New Whanganui River Exhibition
Dr Rawiri Tinirau, Pou Rauhi (Curator Maori) at The Whanganui Regional Museum talks us through their exhibition - He Awa Ora: The Living River. Audio
Hundreds turn up for behind scenes look at Whanganui Port revamp
Crowds of people have taken a behind-the-scenes look at Whanganui Port, ahead of its planned $50 million revamp.
District's youngest councillor enters Ruapehu mayoral race
Elijah Pue Pue said his campaign would focus on economic development, the climate emergency and removing red tape to boost housing and community wellbeing.
Major new exhibition partners with tribal river entity
A major new exhibition about the Whanganui River and its people opens on Monday, showcasing new taonga and ancient treasures from its previously unseen Taonga Māori collection.
Rising awareness of rēwena: 'I want to keep the bread alive' - traditional baker
Māori bread baked in Whanganui using a starter bug handed down over generations will feature on the world stage in a Unesco project.
Next stage agreed in 90-year-old's charges over alleged child abuse at Lake Alice
A pre-trial hearing for the former psychiatric hospital worker who faces eight charges has been set for November.
Weekend road toll exceeds Queen's Birthday toll
Four people have died on the country's roads since Friday - exceeding the Queen's Birthday long weekend road toll. Audio
Evacuations after possible gas leak in Whanganui
Reports of a possible gas leak in Whanganui prompted a warning for people to avoid the intersection of Campbell and Ingestre streets.
Search for man washed off rocks at Waiinu beach continues
Searchers looking for a man missing off the South Taranaki coast will this morning decide on the plan for the day.
Māori health leaders focus on ‘rightful place’ of rongoā Māori
An iwi health research institute is calling for rongoā Māori to take its "rightful place" in the way Aotearoa cares for people.