Eva De Jong is a Multimedia Journalist for the Whanganui Chronicle covering health stories and general news.
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'Stop posting photos of your kids online': Top detective and partner to launch global campaign
Up to 85% of online offenders become contact offenders, Scott Beard says.

Butterfly experts urge people to look out for strange winter trend in monarch butterflies
Removing wasp nests from the garden can help monarch butterflies to survive.

Five people injured in crash involving car and pedestrian in Christchurch
The Serious Crash Unit has been notified and traffic management is in place.

Owners 'hiding' roaming dogs that allegedly killed eight Auckland cats
The council confirmed the CCTV footage appeared to show the same dogs.

Former school teacher and Navy officer take another crack at 100km charity run
Friends plan to cover the distance at Piha and Pāpāmoa beaches respectively this week.

Listen: Peters says he won't feel bad if railway heckler is sacked
Tonkin + Taylor has apologised to the Deputy PM about the incident.

'It's just shock': Woman, 29, suffers stroke mid-air headed to dream holiday
Casey Borell underwent emergency surgery in Honolulu to insert a stent into her brain.

Businessman faked firms to claim $1.8m Covid subsidies, funding luxury lifestyle
SFO boss Karen Chang described Im’s offending as 'deliberate and wide-reaching'.

One person seriously injured in midnight fight in Katikati
Those involved in the fracas left the scene before police arrived.

22 West Auckland supermarket staff exposed to shopper infected with measles, some sent home
People in Woolworths Kelston, on ferries and at a carpark were potentially exposed.

'Held together by wire': Mechanic's quick-fix on broken fire truck labelled 'Kiwi ingenuity'
The on-call mechanic carried out an emergency repair on the fire truck.

'There’s a fire in your playground!': Hero schoolgirl alerts staff, saves lives in restaurant blaze
Nine-year-old Harper Davis saw "a flicker of fire" and raced to tell McDonald's staff.

Police investigate ‘suspected arson’ at Auckland McDonald's
Police are carrying out a scene examination at the restaurant this morning.

'Frightening' surge in NZ sextortion with young people targeted
A Netsafe spokesman said there may now be 'call-centre type sextortion operations'.

On The Up: 'It never crossed my mind to stop' – Runner's tribute to late friend
Blake Schimanski ran length of NZ to raise $40,000 for mental health charity I Am Hope.

Feilding death not suspicious, police confirm after inquiry
Police spent three days at the property investigating the death.

Person critically injured after overnight crash in Avondale
Police were notified of the crash on Tiverton Rd at 2.14am.

'Kept to themselves': Neighbours say woman, son live in Feilding home where body found
Those who live close by say the pair residing in the Campbell St home were 'very quiet'.

North Island couple celebrate 'mind-boggling' $23m Lotto win with fish and chips on beach
'I just blurted it out – we’ve won 23.3 million dollars!'

Stabbing prompts security review for Department of Corrections
A staff member was critically injured in the April 9 attack.

On The Up: New Whanganui pharmacy owner’s journey from Nigeria to the river city
In 2015, pharmacy owner Shope Olawoyin began thinking about leaving Nigeria.

Community mourns loss of Waitotara Hotel after fire
The hotel's licensee was left with only the clothes on his back and his little kitten.

Police respond to potential firearms sighting in Whanganui
Officers were active on Guyton St and Wicksteed St about 10.30am on Thursday.

'Out of hand': Firefighters battle Waverley blaze
The fire, measuring 300m by 200m, is burning grass, scrub, and pine trees.

'Explosive': Chemical spill led to daycare evacuation, bomb squad call
A daycare centre next to Whanganui Hospital was evacuated.

'A difficult process': Bremworth cuts 15 staff from Whanganui plant
'There was a lot of anxiety and stress waiting for that confirmation.'

Why a human rights researcher never gave up on Lake Alice victims
Victor Boyd was recognised at the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards.

How this teacher aide is helping a small rural school thrive
Ashley Steedman has 'fallen in love with the job'.

Two hospitalised after crash blocks road in Marton
'Upon arrival they found one person trapped in a vehicle.'

Man charged with stabbing staff member at Whanganui Corrections
Defendant calls out: “you’ve got the wrong hit man”.

‘Proud and stoked’: Prisoners transform old mattresses into dog beds for SPCA
'They are really proud and stoked.'

NZTA cleans up large diesel spill from truck
About 200 litres of diesel spilled on State Highway 1 at Sanson.

Whanganui Corrections staff member critically injured in assault
'This sort of violence against our staff is unacceptable.'

Car crashes into power pole in Bulls, one seriously injured
Police said the road was closed until about 9pm.

‘Intimidated, threatened’: Rogue arborists cause alarm
Police advise residents being targeted to 'close the door and not engage with the person'.

Police investigate suspicious car fire near airport
Police said the car fire occurred 'northwest of the airport'.

Jet boat crash: Support floods in for severely injured woman
'Pam gives so much to the community so we wanted to give back to her.'

Police seek driver who fled after cattle truck crash
No injuries to humans or cattle were reported.

‘Critical condition’: Pedestrian injured in crash
The crash happened late on Sunday night at the intersection of SH3 and Hewitts Rd.

How family violence in Whanganui compares to seven years ago
'I think victims and survivors are reporting more these days.'

‘Could have been different’: Quick response saves school library from fire
The fire was caused by an air ventilation fan.

One injured in roundabout crash
A person with moderate injuries was taken to Whanganui Hospital.

Two men face kidnapping charges after rural shooting incident
Multiple charges have been laid against a 48-year-old man and 67-year-old man.

‘Incredibly, incredibly grateful’: Family praises first responders to Taihape crash
'Without those people, the outcome could have been completely different.'

Seriously injured person airlifted to Christchurch after Taihape crash
'One person was trapped in the vehicle.'

Heating source likely cause of hot tub fire
Firefighters were called to a property in Bulls early on Monday morning.

Whanganui police breath test nearly 10,000 drivers over two days
'Our aim is to prevent tragic incidents on our roads.'

Popular day hike deceptively dangerous
Easter visitors are warned not to be complacent about the Tongariro Crossing.

Bremworth proposes laying off 47 staff amidst major restructure
“It was very quiet ... a lot of people were crying."

Whanganui firefighters warning after double burn-off in Westmere breaks rules
About 10 firefighters responded to the two fires in Westmere.

Two orthopaedic surgeons leaving Whanganui Hospital after 65 years of surgery
'The people you’re operating on tend to be your neighbours, friends.'

Young Hunterville farmer wants to lower environmental footprint of family’s dairy farm
“I get most stressed when the cows aren’t performing well."

Fire started by prisoner in Whanganui Prison; assaults staff member
The prisoner lit a mattress in his cell on fire.

Whanganui fish and chip shop fire caused by oily rag ‘bursting into flames’
'It doesn’t happen often.'

High school teacher who groomed two students can now be named
The Whanganui teacher was sentenced to home detention last year.

Why two men are determined to finish a stranger’s dream boat
'I don’t even know the guy but that boat’s got to be finished.'

‘The grass is golden’: Farmers desperate for rain
'A lot of people are struggling for water to feed their stock.'

Pilot injured after plane makes forced landing inland from Manawatū coast
The pilot activated a personal locator beacon about 12.50pm.

Back-to-work or study slump? Six steps to increase motivation
'High levels of motivation are tied to a deeper sense of wellbeing.'

NZTA faces backlash over rubbish issues on Desert Rd detour
'It doesn't send a good message to tourists.'

‘Serious safety risks’: Whanganui riverboat managers on youth antics
'The roof isn’t designed or made to hold human weight.'

Chemical spill at Whanganui Hospital, daycare evacuated
Fire trucks have been sent to Whanganui Hospital to deal with a chemical spill.

‘I do it for the joy of it’: Meet the 89-year-old woman powerlifting into her 90s
“People even tell me that I shouldn’t be doing it at my age - which is nonsense.”

Bitumen spill wreaks havoc on vehicles along SH47 detour
A courier driver noticed tarseal wrapped around his truck's wheels.

‘You almost feel trapped’: Living with chronic lung disease
Aimee Carruthers, 41, relies on a 7kg oxygen tank due to a rare lung condition.

‘Hugely emotional’: Duo to make 130km hīkoi between marae
'Just the process of walking is also something [our ancestors] would have done.'

How a 21-year-old woman became one of NZ's youngest supermarket owners
'When I tell them my actual age, they do get shocked.'

Delays for check-up colonoscopies ‘putting people’s lives at risk'
'You can never catch up because the demand is so high.'

Christmas Day at Whanganui Prison; prisoners to prepare Xmas meals
Corrections provides 'basic and nutritious meals' for prisoners on Christmas Day.

'I remember calling her mum at work once': Mother and daughter graduate together
'I feel humbled and proud to have that moment.'

'It works better than anything': Medicinal cannabis popular for ageing and chronic pain
'My pain levels are just so low compared to what they used to be.'

'Let's do this for mum': Funeral home revamps Harley Davidson into hearse
Bike fits into trend towards more personalised, bespoke ceremonies.

After 10 years in Bali jail, new hope Kiwi man could be brought home
Antony de Malmanche has lost all his teeth, suffers depression and is down to 50kg.

Male offenders help restore gardens for terminally ill patients
'Our staff are always looking for projects where offenders can make a difference.'

How a couple turned an abandoned public pool into their award-winning dream home
“It was basically ruined."

‘Never heard of it’: Kiwi develops eating disorder after severe morning sickness during pregnancy
“I couldn’t even keep water down."

Spike in dangerous virus for dogs prompts warning
'I can't stress enough that once your dog has signs, you're too late.'