Whanganui
Week of water woes for people living in Marton
It's been a week of water woes for the small Rangitikei town of Marton. First the townsfolk experienced foul-smelling brown water running from their taps. Some people complained on social media that… Audio
Ratepayers Association labelled 'ignorant' after calling for a referendum on settlement
The Whanganui Ratepayer's Association is being labelled as ignorant scaremongers for saying iwi should not gain ownership of some of the city's parks and reserves. It's demanding a council referendum… Audio
Dive squad joins search for man missing in Whanganui River
The police dive squad has been brought in to continue the search for a man missing in the Whanganui River.
Brazen berry bandits halt self-service at farm
A Whanganui farm has pulled the plug on its pick-your-own berry service after visitors took more than $600 worth of strawberries in one day. Video, Audio
Shane Jones promises to spend every cent of $3b fund
Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones was in Fielding today handing out more money to regional projects. And as Ben Strang reports, Mr Jones promises that come the next election, there… Audio
Plaque unveiled at Rātana
A plaque has been unveiled at Rātana Pā to mark 100 years of the Rātana faith.
6.2 earthquake felt throughout central NZ
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake was felt widely throughout the central New Zealand and as far south as Christchurch today. We spoke to people throughout the country, who described what impact the quake had… Video, Audio
Murder accused lashes out after being remanded
A murder accused swore and called the High Court "a shambles" during a court appearance in Whanganui this morning.
Son's concern over missing father revealed at trial
The son of disappeared Whanganui man Bret Hall has told a court of his concerns when he visited his father's isolated property and could not find him.
Six men charged with James Butler murder
Seven men have been arrested in relation to the murder of James Butler in Whanganui today.
Whanganui 'slum landlord' under investigation
Tenants living in a dilapidated rental property in Whanganui say their landlord promises the world but gives them nothing.
Tenants say they're living in Third World conditions: 'It's not safe for the kids'
A landlord under fire for the dilapidated condition of a Whanganui boarding house is now in the spotlight over the state of a group of rental properties in the city.
Revealing names 'a risk' to fatal shooting probe - Crown
Naming the 12 men arrested in relation to the shooting of a Mongrel Mob member would pose "a significant and real risk" to the police investigation into his death, a court has heard today.
Death of Whanganui Prison inmate will be investigated
A prisoner died at Whanganui Prison over the weekend.
'His fear is retaliation' gang member's lawyer says
Gang members in Whanganui are worried they will be targets of a rival gang if they lose name suppression in court.
EQC claimants head to High Court on Monday
A couple's three-year fight for Earthquake Commission compensation will come to a head in the High Court in Whanganui on Monday.
SH3 closed after fatal accident south of Whanganui
A 23-year-old man has died following a crash south of Whanganui this afternoon.
More court appearances in wake of gang killing
Four men have appeared in Whanganui District Court following police raids carried out in the wake of the shooting of Kevin Ratana in the city last week.
Whanganui gang shooting: Peace talks begin
Peace talks between the Black Power gang and community leaders in Whanganui have begun. They come just a day after the tangi of gunned down Mongrel Mob member Kevin Ratana, who was shot outside a home… Audio
Eight charged as police investigate Mongrel Mob killing
Eight people have been charged in relation to killing of Mongrel Mob member Kevin Ratana in Whanganui last week.
