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Fin Ocheduszko Brown
Multimedia journalist
Whanganui

Fin Ocheduszko-Brown is a multimedia journalist based in Whanganui.

Fin Ocheduszko-Brown was raised in Christchurch and has a Bachelor of Communication with a journalism major from the University of Canterbury. He joined the Whanganui Chronicle in 2024.

Check out Fin ’s latest content
Multiple fire crews extinguish large house fire in Bulls
New Zealand

Multiple fire crews extinguish large house fire in Bulls

20 Jul 10:23 PM
Police arrest 19 Hells Angels members, 72 charges laid
Crime

Police arrest 19 Hells Angels members, 72 charges laid

15 Jul 03:26 AM

The Whanganui chapter's president and vice-president are among those arrested.

Search for missing man continues after car pulled from river
New Zealand

Search for missing man continues after car pulled from river

10 Jul 11:09 PM

Kahukura Gill was not inside the car, which was found in the Whanganui River on July 2.

'Time to lead': Airline founder hands over to son after 40 years
Business

'Time to lead': Airline founder hands over to son after 40 years

03 Jul 06:00 PM

Craig Emeny founded Air Chathams in 1984, alongside his wife Marion.

Rangitīkei fencer regains Golden Pliers title
New Zealand

Rangitīkei fencer regains Golden Pliers title

02 Jul 06:00 PM

The 49-year-old had to miss four years of action following a shoulder injury in 2017.

Whakapapa 'geared up' ahead of new season
New Zealand

Whakapapa 'geared up' ahead of new season

10 Jun 05:00 PM

More than 1600 people applied for jobs for the winter season.

‘It’s all backwards’: Father admitted to bar thanks to his daughter
New Zealand

‘It’s all backwards’: Father admitted to bar thanks to his daughter

09 Jun 05:00 PM

"It was a very proud moment to say the least."

Fatal crash near Whanganui closes road for three hours
New Zealand

Fatal crash near Whanganui closes road for three hours

26 May 09:03 PM

Emergency services responded to the crash near Okoia at 7pm on Monday.

'Real progress': Whanganui River project thrives
Kahu

'Real progress': Whanganui River project thrives

18 May 05:00 PM

The project aims to improve the biodiversity, water quality and ecosystem health.

Tarzan smashes out ‘pretty gnarly’ Whanganui River adventure
New Zealand

Tarzan smashes out ‘pretty gnarly’ Whanganui River adventure

31 Mar 04:00 PM

Brenden Hawkins has raised $4600 for mental health and is keen for more challenges.

Plant thefts frustrate council
New Zealand

Plant thefts frustrate council

25 Mar 04:00 PM

Whanganui District Council urges people to report suspicious activity in parks to police.

‘Make it a destination’: Whanganui Airport cafe changes hands
New Zealand

‘Make it a destination’: Whanganui Airport cafe changes hands

20 Mar 04:00 PM

Emma Ngatai discovered her passion for hospitality at age 5, playing cafe in the backyard.

One seriously injured in Ruapehu crash
New Zealand

One seriously injured in Ruapehu crash

19 Mar 01:06 AM

SH1 remains open following the incident.

‘Roofs over heads’: Marae-led housing project starts
Kahu

‘Roofs over heads’: Marae-led housing project starts

18 Mar 04:00 PM

'It is a different approach and we are quite comfortable and like that approach.'

Power outage in Whanganui after tree falls on powerlines
New Zealand

Power outage in Whanganui after tree falls on powerlines

18 Mar 04:00 PM

61 customers are still without power.

The ‘defining moment’ that inspired Whanganui’s newest cop
New Zealand

The ‘defining moment’ that inspired Whanganui’s newest cop

17 Mar 04:00 PM

'It made me realise that I truly had what was needed to put others first.'

‘Dreams come true’: Whanganui woman’s cochlear implant journey finally realised
New Zealand

‘Dreams come true’: Whanganui woman’s cochlear implant journey finally realised

14 Mar 05:00 PM

Shona Beamsley cannot wait to hear her grandchildren say the words, 'I love you, Nana'.

NZDF prepares medics for disaster relief amid severe weather events
New Zealand

NZDF prepares medics for disaster relief amid severe weather events

14 Mar 02:30 AM

The exercise simulates a severe weather event on a Pacific Island.

Weterman wins national squash volunteer award
New Zealand

Weterman wins national squash volunteer award

12 Mar 12:48 AM

The 35-year-old has been involved in squash since the age of 12.

‘Just keep swimming’: ‘Tarzan’ attempts 235km surfboard paddle of river
New Zealand

‘Just keep swimming’: ‘Tarzan’ attempts 235km surfboard paddle of river

04 Feb 04:00 PM

Brenden Hawkins aims to paddle the Whanganui River on a surfboard.

‘You are not alone’: Teenage troubles on the rise; support agency works with record numbers
New Zealand

‘You are not alone’: Teenage troubles on the rise; support agency works with record numbers

17 Jan 04:00 PM

SUPP helped a record number of teens with substance and mental health issues.

Long-standing Whanganui organisation revived and thriving
Kahu

Long-standing Whanganui organisation revived and thriving

12 Jan 04:00 PM

Friends of the Whanganui River's financial position is on the up after some lean years.

Horizons formally opposes Treaty Principles Bill
Kahu

Horizons formally opposes Treaty Principles Bill

27 Dec 04:00 PM

Horizons Regional Council votes to oppose the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill.

 Hundreds expected to turn out for inaugural Awa Games
Kahu

Hundreds expected to turn out for inaugural Awa Games

28 Nov 04:00 PM

12 marae will compete in the games which Whanganui iwi will host.

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