Whanganui
Rain eases but risk of slips remains in Whanganui - mayor
Emergency centres in the central North Island have been stood down, after heavy rain overnight damaged roads and sparked evacuations.
Around the motu: Mike Tweed in Whanganui
Mike has the controversy surrounding Rotokawau Virginia Lake's bird aviary and its future. The Whanganui District Council is currently reviewing its cemeteries and crematoria bylaw, which allows… Audio
Heavy rain warnings for northern and western parts of NZ
Streams and rivers are rising and flooding has been reported in North Taranaki, Civil Defence says. Audio
Wild horse muster cancelled in wake of cyclone
This year's muster of Kaimanawa horses has been canned, but a DOC spokesperson says that means a larger muster will be required in 2024.
Mushrooms sprout new lease on life in remote woolshed
Kyle Davey took a winter off two years ago, but what sprouted from his boredom turned out to be some pretty fungi. Audio
Mushrooms sprout new lease on life in remote woolshed
Kyle Davey took a winter off two years ago, but what sprouted from his boredom turned out to be some pretty fungi.
AudioOne dead, six injured after school bus crash near Whanganui
One person has died and six people have been injured after a school bus crash southeast of Whanganui.
Around the motu: Mike Tweed in Whanganui
Multimedia Journalist for the Whanganui Chronicle Mike Tweed talks to Kathryn about what's happening in his patch, including the NZ Masters Games, who is running for the Whanganui seat at this year's… Audio
Left to gather dust: Whanganui council report warned of 'widespread flooding'
A Whanganui resident says flooding danger in the riverside marae community of Pūtiki is a tragedy waiting to happen.
Third person dies after Waitangi Day crash in Raetihi
A third person has died following a fatal crash in Raetihi yesterday.
Pākaraka signs ripped out of the ground hours after being installed
Signs re-instating the name - Pākaraka - at a settlement on the outskirts of Whanganui have been ripped out of the ground just hours after being installed.
Kids get warmed up for Colgate Games
More than 1000 young athletes will sprint, jump and throw at the North Island Colgate Games in Whanganui this weekend. The Games are the biggest athletics event for children aged seven to 14. Kids in… Audio
Hundreds gather 'all out of love for te reo Māori'
About 1000 rangatahi have descended on Taranaki and Whanganui for Te Wiki Hākinakina o Ngā Kura Kaupapa Māori, a celebration of sport and te reo Māori.
'They are confident in their Māoritanga': Students celebrate sport and te reo
Students from around Aotearoa are getting together for Wiki Hā, which combines sport with a chance to practise their te reo Māori.
Cost of rural rail transport must drop - mayor
The cost of rural rail transport must drop, Ruapehu mayor Weston Kirton says, as Taumarunui reinstated as a stop on the main trunk line.
Downfall: The Destruction of Charles Mackay by Paul Diamond
Kiran Dass reviews Downfall: The Destruction of Charles Mackay by Paul Diamond, published by Massey University Press Audio
Whanganui Men's Shed looking for new home to set up shop
The Men's Shed has to be out of its current site by January to make way for Whanganui's new justice precinct. Audio
Around the motu - regional wrap from Whanganui
Jacob McSweeny talks to Kathryn about the sudden closure of the Ohakune Courthouse, the challenges facing the Whanganui pilot academy, the rescuing of plant material from the historic Bastia Hill… Audio
Pākaraka signs to consign Maxwell to history
A settlement on the outskirts of Whanganui will soon have signs reflecting its traditional Māori name rather than one honouring a militiaman associated with the killing of local rangatahi.
Large diesel spill fear in Whanganui River
Emergency response staff are responding to what appears to be a large diesel spill in the lower reaches of the Whanganui River.
