It was built in 1899 in England and then shipped over as kit-set in boxes and rebuilt on the banks for the Whanganui, so that marks, that brings us to the journey of 125 years." The Up River ...

Brenden Hawkins will embark on an extraordinary challenge, attempting to become the first person to paddle a surfboard the ...

Whanganui District Council has settled on a joint-council model featuring Ruapehu and Rangitīkei as its preferred option for the future of water services. Public consultation will now open from ...

Whanganui's iconic paddle steamer - the Waimarie - is celebrating a double anniversary this year. It is 125 years since the London-built ship was launched on the Whanganui River and 25 years since it ...