Whanganui
Govt adds $2m to reduce rate of SUDI
The Government has announced a nationwide rollout of baby flax and plastic sleeping pods for low income families and parents who smoke. Audio
How Whanganui's Castlecliff bounced back
Whanganui's Castlecliff has transformed from a suburb in economic decline with a reputation for gang violence into a thriving community. Audio
Woman airlifted to hospital after crash
A woman in her 70s has been airlifted to Whanganui Hospital with life-threatening injuries following a serious car crash near Patea.
Stoush brewing over Whanganui Port redevelopment
A viable multi-million dollar redevelopment of Whanganui's Port is being stymied by a plan to introduce a ferry service to Motueka in Tasman, an investor says.
Raising or removing flood-prone Whanganui homes a better option - council report
A council report has suggested moving 100 flood-prone houses from Whanganui's Anzac Parade, but residents say there must be another option. Video
Whanganui residents in limbo after report
The residents of 100 homes on Whanganui's Anzac Parade face an uncertain future after a new report suggested removing the properties from the flood-prone street. Video, Audio
Police defend careless driving prosecution of MP
Police are standing by their decision to prosecute National MP Chester Borrows on a charge of careless driving.
Whanganui MP found not guilty of careless driving
Chester Borrows, who has been found not guilty of careless driving causing injury, says his driving was "completely reasonable" for the circumstances. Video
Chester Borrows found not guilty of careless driving charge
MP for Whanganui, Chester Borrows, has been found not guilty of a charge of careless driving causing injury. Robin Martin reports. Video, Audio
Whanganui MP Chester Borrows has been found not guilty
Whanganui MP Chester Borrows has been found not guilty of a charge of careless driving at an incident at an anti-TPP protest last year. Video, Audio
Deputy PM takes stand at Borrows trial
Deputy Prime Minister Paula Bennett has told a court of her apprehension about an anti-TTP protest in Whanganui last year.
Women describe 'horror' as MP's vehicle struck
Denise Lockett and Tracey Treadwell say they were standing across a driveway exit when National MPs Chester Borrows and Paula Bennett left a breakfast meeting in March 2016.
Memorial honours railwaymen's bravery at Tangiwai
A special memorial has been unveiled in Tangiwai in the central North Island to two railwaymen who died battling to avert New Zealand's worst ever railway disaster. Audio
Whanganui DHB boss resigns
Whanganui DHB chief executive Julie Patterson is stepping down in October.
Ratana Church needs $500k for repairs
The historic church's roof is leaking and part of its internal struture needs replacing.
Water Fools? - 'Pinched' for power
An ancient proverb emphasises the Whanganui River's sacred flow from the mountain to the sea. What happens when it's diverted for electricity? Audio
Spray and pray 'just asking for an environmental disaster'
A new intensive farming practice in the Rangitikei known as spray and pray is an environmental disaster waiting to happen, according to Fish and Game.
Truck smashes into RSA, closes SH1
A truck has crashed into the Bulls RSA , closing State Highway 1, police say.
Water Fools? - Spray and pray
In the Rangitikei, it is known coloquially as 'spray and pray' - a new practice of un-monitored, intensive farming, stripping land of pasture and grazing stock in mobs. Video
As it happened: River continues to flow into Edgecumbe
As the Rangitāiki River continues to flow into Edgecumbe, the PM says residents will need ongoing support for some time. See how the day's events have unfolded with RNZ's live blog.
