Whanganui
Whanganui to benefit from $50m training deal for Indian pilots
A commercial pilot academy based at Whanganui Airport has struck a $50 million deal with India's largest passenger airline to train hundreds of pilots.
Woman 'lucky' after crevasse fall on Mt Ruapehu
The police say a woman in her 20s was lucky to escape serious injury after falling 15 metres down a crevasse in the Whangaehu Glacier on Mt Ruapehu yesterday.
Should pensioner housing tenants be allowed to keep pet birds?
Should pensioner housing tenants be allowed to keep pet birds? For residents at a pensioner housing block in Whanganui it's all a bit up in the air. Residents knew they weren't allowed to keep cats or… Audio
Growing silverbeet and self esteem in Whanganui
A community project in a formerly derelict part of Whanganui, rife with gang tensions and vandalised houses is now providing life skills and employment hope. What began as one man's vision for a… Video, Audio
A scenic look at Whanganui
Outdoor adventurer Kennedy Warne talks to Kathryn about Whanganui the city and also the Whanganui River. Audio
Small plane with technical issues lands safely at Whanganui Airport
A small plane with technical problems that sparked an emergency response at Whanganui Airport this afternoon, landed safely.
Welcoming refugees after the events of 15 March
In this episode of Voices; we find out how refugees are feeling after the Christchurch shootings. Produced by Claire Crofton. Audio
'Quirky finds' at revamped Whanganui Regional Museum
The Whanganui Regional Museum has taken a back-to-the-future approach to its relaunch after earthquake strengthening.
Woman charged with murder of teenager in Whanganui
A 59-year old woman has been charged with the murder of a 14-year-old girl in Whanganui on Friday.
Sam Tanner breaks through sub-four minute mile barrier
Sam Tanner believed he could become the youngest New Zealander to achieve a sub-four minute mile - he broke that elusive barrier in Whanganui on Saturday. Audio
Encounters with Whanganui and Waikaremoana
Kennedy Warne has been visiting Whanganui and Waikaremoana. He examines the legal personhood of Te Urewera and Te Awa Tupua and tells Kathryn what he saw and learned during his time there. He looks at… Audio
Whanganui's rising rents: 'It's diabolical'
Whanganui locals are at their wits end over rapidly rising rental costs and a shortage of homes to rent.
Aged athletes dust off their kit for Masters Games
More than 4000 athletes - the oldest a sprinter in his 90s - have dusted off their kit bags to compete at the New Zealand Masters Games in Whanganui this week. Audio
Rātana church satisfied with the government - but warns it shouldn't be forgotten
After today's celebrations at Rātana, the church's followers are happy with how the government is going so far. Video
Winston Peters to speak for government at Rātana
Politicians are heading to Rātana for the annual celebrations of the founder of the church, Tahupōtiki Wiremu Rātana.
Two earthquakes confuse quake monitoring system
Two earthquakes at once shake New Zealand, confusing the earthquake monitoring system.
Injured Singaporean actor now in critical condition
The actor, who is also a reservist in the Singaporean army, was injured during a live-firing exercise at the Waiouru Training Area.
Man charged with murder over Whanganui stabbings
A 36-year-old man has been charged with murder and five counts of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm after a stabbing spree in Whanganui. Audio
Multiple people injured in Whanganui stabbing
Multiple people have been injured in a stabbing incident in Whanganui. Reporter Leigh Marama McLachlan joins us live from the scene on Wicksteed Street. Audio
'It's about getting all our iwi together ... to remind them to come home'
More than 100 people have paddled down the Whanganui River between marae, learning about the river and refreshing their connections to it.
