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One of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts' buses up Mt Ruapehu.

NEW ZEALAND

Types of buses and safety to come under more scrutiny

15 Aug, 2018 6:00am
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Types of buses will be key to public service transport planned for Ruapehu

Rental housing is in short supply in Whanganui. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Rental nightmare: 'It was unfit for a dog for $320 a week'

14 Aug, 2018 5:00am
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Rental prices in Whanganui up nearly 40 per cent on last year

Ryan Davis tries to read a poster with letters in the distance under the instruction of optometrist, John Boyle.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

The eyes have it - free vision checks for city kids

10 Aug, 2018 9:00am
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Eye screening hopes to catch Whanganui kids with undiagnosed problems

It's the third time within a year the property owner's fence had been significantly damaged by a driver losing control and going off the road.

NEW ZEALAND

Okoia residents sick of 'crazy' driving

9 Aug, 2018 9:00am
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Okoia residents say it's only a matter of time before someone dies on dangerous corner.

Some of the Rangitikei District Council's community flats in Marton.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE | Property

'Govt has let us down for social housing'

9 Aug, 2018 7:00am
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Rangitikei council accuses the Government of abandoning it to fix social housing woes.

Joseph Parker says he understands the school's intention to target Māori and Pasifika boys but prefers his talk to be open to all students. Photo / Andrew Cornaga.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

School opens Joseph Parker talk to all students

7 Aug, 2018 6:00pm
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Whanganui High School says all school and staff will get to meet Joseph Parker.

Joseph Parker's camp has responded after school event 'for Māori & Pasifika boys' outrages parents. Photo / Getty Images

SPORT

Whanganui High School allowing all students to attend Parker's talk

7 Aug, 2018 3:37pm
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Whanganui High School will allow all students to hear Parker give a motivational talk.

SPORT

'Disappointed' Parker may pull plug on school event

6 Aug, 2018 8:15pm
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Parker camp responds after school event "for Māori & Pasifika boys" outrages parents.

St Paul's Presbyterian Church in Whanganui.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

What religion looks like in Whanganui

4 Aug, 2018 9:00am
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Whanganui: a hub of religious activity

Josh Te Kani's actions to try save people immediately after the crash have been described as

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Emotional reunion after bus crash

4 Aug, 2018 6:00am
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Ngāi Te Rangi bus crash victims reunite at Rātana

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Emotional reunion after bus crash

4 Aug, 2018 5:00am
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Ngāi Te Rangi bus crash victims reunite at Rātana Temple.

Although July is usually when flu numbers peak, the Whanganui District Health Board says the number of influenza cases seen in the city is relatively low.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Still no sign of serious flu

2 Aug, 2018 11:00am
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No major influx in flu cases seen in Whanganui

An inspector checks a bus for a Certificate of Fitness.

NEW ZEALAND

Tongariro bus operator goes into bat for embattled RAL

2 Aug, 2018 10:00am
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Central Plateau bus operator says bus warrants incredibly difficult to get.

AUCKLANDER

Bag disappears on InterCity bus

2 Aug, 2018 7:00am
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Whanganui artist loses research and gear after bag disappears on long haul bus journey.

The bus has been taken to Whanganui to be examined as part of the investigation.

NEW ZEALAND

Bus taken to Whanganui to be examined

31 Jul, 2018 5:00am
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Bus company says driver "really shaken up" from traumatic crash

Helen Clark speaking at the opening of the Whanganui UCOL campus in 2008.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Helen Clark to speak at UCOL dinner

27 Jul, 2018 1:00pm
Quick Read

Former PM to come celebrate UCOL's 10th anniversary in Whanganui

Brian Tamaki has previously hit out at the gay community and his looming presence in Whanganui has caused a ripple of dissatisfaction.

NEW ZEALAND

Destiny leader Tamaki's visit riles gay community

27 Jul, 2018 7:00am
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Controversial Destiny Church leader in Whanganui with Man Up offshoot organisation

Rhondda Anderson has been frustrated with her company's move to a call centre in Palmerston North and the communications problems that ensued.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Taxi company call centre shift slated

25 Jul, 2018 7:00am
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River City Cabs fronts up to criticism over changes to way it takes calls for cabs.

Briar Novis will be going to Russia for stem cell treatment on October 14.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Briar Novis on way to Russia for treatment

24 Jul, 2018 2:01pm
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Whanganui MS sufferer has tickets to Russia for stem cell treatment

First Union believes 14 management positions will be restructured down to just six jobs.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

14 into 6 won't go for Warehouse staff

24 Jul, 2018 8:00am
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The Warehouse confirms national restructure; 14 managers to go down to six in Whanganui.

Clive Whitham leads Whanganui District Council's litter team on cleanup jobs when someone illegally dumps and he says it's often very difficult to punish the offenders.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

What to do about rogue dumpers in Whanganui

22 Jul, 2018 2:00pm
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Whanganui's litter team leader says little can be done on Castlecliff dumping incident

Dr Trisia Farrelly tells the small audience at the Whanganui Resource Recovery Centre about the problems of plastic and some possible solutions.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Academic delivers stark message on plastic

21 Jul, 2018 4:00pm
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Academic tells Whanganui crowd recycling will not save us from plastic problems

Nicky Morton and Lyn Pearson show off Nicky's creation: a meat detector.

THE COUNTRY

Boy invents - then makes - a meat detector

21 Jul, 2018 5:00am
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Winter workshop helps Whanganui kids turn recycled goods to artwork.

Two nurses at the children's ward at Whanganui Hospital were thrilled to receive the pyjamas from the West Coast Riders.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Riders donate pyjamas to Whanganui Hospital

20 Jul, 2018 1:00pm
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Social motorcycle club gives pyjamas to children's ward at Whanganui Hospital.

Alfie and Henry Wall checks out the worms. Photo / Stuart Munro

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Worm farms keep kids busy in holidays

19 Jul, 2018 1:00pm
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Whanganui children on their school holidays given how-to lesson with worm farms.

Staff at Whanganui Hospital have seen low numbers of people with influenza so far this winter. Photo / Stuart Munro

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Brace yourself, bad bug on its way...

19 Jul, 2018 7:00am
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Rates of influenza cases unseasonably low says Whanganui DHB.

Karl Fulton said the dumper, who he believed to be a man, intentionally put the rubbish in the water so it would be taken out to sea.

NEW ZEALAND

Rubbish dumped at beach 'disgusting' and 'devastating'

18 Jul, 2018 5:00am
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Former Bay of Plenty resident shocked by dumping at the beach.

Lucas Briggs shows off his piece of art made from number 6 plastic.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Turning old plastic into new gimmicks

17 Jul, 2018 9:00am
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Julz Coffey gives lessons in turning old plastic products into art

The wife of the couple walked down the driveway to close the gate before being overcome and needing an ambulance.

NEW ZEALAND

Couple haven't been told cause of gas leak

14 Jul, 2018 2:05pm
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Couple worry about methane gas around Fox and Mosston Rd after poisoning scare.

Staff at The Warehouse are frustrated with an apparent lack of support from the company, according to the union that represents many workers there. Photo / Bevan Conley

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Warehouse staff in line for axe frustrated

14 Jul, 2018 10:08am
Quick Read

Union meets with frustrated Whanganui Warehouse staff before responding to proposal.

Striking nurses say increasing their workforce will make conditions safer for them.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

'Collective voice must be heard' - nurses

13 Jul, 2018 5:00am
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"We're more like a number than a nurse," - nurses demand better conditions at picket line.

There were concerns rat bait was being laid near Otamatea Reserve last week when several dogs fell ill.

THE COUNTRY

Rest home denies ever using rat bait

12 Jul, 2018 2:00pm
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Test results awaited on dog taken to Massey University after sickness linked to reserve.

Nurses will strike from 7am until 5pm today between the hospital and the Heads Rd/State Highway 3 roundabout.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui hospital braces for strike

12 Jul, 2018 7:01am
Quick Read

Whanganui Hospital gears up contingency planning to manage staff shortage amid strike.

Finding work for one Whanganui woman in her 60s has been a real struggle.

BUSINESS

Jobseeker's misery: 32 applications, five interviews, no work

11 Jul, 2018 10:05am
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'My brain is sharp, I'm healthy': She suspects her age is the problem for employers.

Nurses picket for better pay and conditions. Photo / File

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Nurses to strike tomorrow

11 Jul, 2018 7:00am
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Hundreds of Whanganui nurses are likely to strike tomorrow.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Simon Bridges visits Whanganui

10 Jul, 2018 3:00pm
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Simon Bridges comes to Whanganui

Zoom Health says according to its study, a third of Whanganui and Manawatū residents do not fill their prescriptions.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Patient prescription lapses worry doctors

9 Jul, 2018 9:00am
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Health company wants to change the way doctors' prescriptions are managed.

Nikkie Watson and other organisers work hard to move the competition to Gonville Domain just hours before the event kicked off.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Rat poison fears as dogs struck down

7 Jul, 2018 8:00am
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Concerns rat bait behind dog illness after walks at Otamatea Reserve.

About 400 people turned out for the funeral service.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Keene had never ridden in a sports car but now she has

6 Jul, 2018 5:00am
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Ora Keene farewelled by family and friends

FIRST Union's Whanganui organiser, Kay Hearfield, said the consultation time was

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

14 duty managers, team leaders and supervisors could lose their jobs

3 Jul, 2018 5:00am
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14 jobs on the chopping block at The Warehouse in Whanganui.

NEW ZEALAND

Rotting goat and deer carcasses turning up on beach

30 Jun, 2018 5:00am
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Guardian of Castlecliff Beach says it's in the worst state he's seen it in for decades.

Flowers are placed at the scene of the crash.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Crash victims will 'be so sadly missed'

29 Jun, 2018 10:35am
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The four Waverley victims were keen bowlers and well known in the community.

Fees for visits to Whanganui Accident and Medical clinic will go up as of Sunday, July 1.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui accident clinic raises fees

28 Jun, 2018 8:00am
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Whanganui Accident and Medical clinic lifts prices.

Emergency services at the scene of a motor vehicle accident on State Highway 3 near Waverley. Photo / Bevan Conley

STRATFORD PRESS

Head-on collision near Waverley kills seven

28 Jun, 2018 5:00am
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Horror crash outside of Waverley kills seven people, with one more fighting for life.

Anthony Stubbs had been travelling between Waitotara and Waverley. Photo / Bevan Conley

NEW ZEALAND

Man who died when truck tipped near Waverley named

26 Jun, 2018 12:00pm
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Police name man who died after truck tipped near Waverley.

NEW ZEALAND

Rise in gang violence bucks national trend

26 Jun, 2018 9:00am
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Gang expert says numbers don't paint full picture of gang violence in Central Nth Island.

Dr Jerry Shearman said UCOL made some tough decision over courses on offer in 2016 and that meant the business was doing well now in a tough environment.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

UCOL one of four to post surplus

22 Jun, 2018 9:00am
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UCOL pleased to post a surplus in tough environment for polytechnics across the country.

Anne Kauika hopes the campaign will reduce the number of people going to Whanganui's accident and medical clinic when it's not needed.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Promo aims to keep ED for urgent cases

20 Jun, 2018 12:00pm
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Whanganui health authorities trying to keep emergency clinics for those in need.

The chief executive of the New Zealand International Commercial Pilot Academy, Phillip Bedford, said good work ethic is more important than intelligence when it comes to making a good pilot.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Pilot school opens its doors to students

19 Jun, 2018 9:00am
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Whanganui's pilot school shown off to high school students interested in flying career.

Paul Delporto said he posted an article about staff abuse from patients on his Facebook page, agreeing it was happening in Whanganui.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Doctors, nurses brush off abuse as 'part of the job'

18 Jun, 2018 10:00am
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Head of Whanganui's emergency department says under-reporting of abuse of staff likely.

A few Grumpy Old Men blend into the Year 6 students' class at Kaitoke School. Photo / Stuart Munro

THE COUNTRY

Grumpy Old Men deliver schools a surprise

16 Jun, 2018 7:00am
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Grumpy Old Men handing out $500 vouchers to all schools around Whanganui.

Elvis Heke is aiming to stop young people getting into criminal behaviour by offering other pathways like fishing.

NEW ZEALAND

Former gang leader's plan to save youth

16 Jun, 2018 5:00am
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Former Whanganui gang leader's plan to save youth.

The young sperm whale was the 13th to turn up along the South Taranaki coast recently.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Another whale washes up in South Taranaki

15 Jun, 2018 3:00pm
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A 13th dead whale has turned up on the South Taranaki coastline.

Two of the six inmates involved in the chaos were transferred out of Whanganui. Photo / Stuart Munro

NEW ZEALAND

Fires, vandalism as prisoners riot at Whanganui Prison

15 Jun, 2018 2:01pm
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Chaos overnight with windows broken and a fire started by inmates at Whanganui prison.

Age Concern Wanganui manager Tracy Lynn says elder abuse often goes unnoticed. Photo / Stuart Munro

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

The battle against elder abuse

15 Jun, 2018 7:00am
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Age Concern Wanganui says elder abuse appears to be on the rise.

The Taihape Town Hall will host the first Traders Market this weekend.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Organiser on the hunt for more stall holders

13 Jun, 2018 1:00pm
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Taihape Traders Market to kick off Sunday, June 17.

St John is warning about the coming flu season as winter kicks in.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

St John sends warning ahead of flu season

11 Jun, 2018 6:00pm
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St John concerned about possible 'catastrophic' flu season

Amber Davis with some of her wood - a quarter of which is wet and the rest is green and unusable this winter.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Demand for firewood high in Whanganui

11 Jun, 2018 1:04pm
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Firewood in hot demand in Whanganui as winter kicks into gear

Brad van Bakel and partner Jaymie Massey in their Somme Parade house.

NEW ZEALAND

Escaping the Big Smoke: The wannabe homeowners targeting cheap prices

9 Jun, 2018 9:00am
9 minutes to read

It was the best of times for buying, it was the worst of times for renting

The chief executive of the Whanganui Regional Health Network, Judith Macdonald, has reservations about Budget 2018 headlines over cheaper GP visits.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Lower costs for GP visits 'diluted'

9 Jun, 2018 6:00am
2 minutes to read

Whanganui GPs still digesting what Budget 2018 will mean for them.

Tony Sundman checking out the surroundings near the organic village

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

YMCA leader returns from Thailand

8 Jun, 2018 9:00am
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Whanganui YMCA leader brings back lessons from organisation's environmental conference.

Most people remember their first trip to Whanganui, this truck driver certainly will. Photo / Stuart Munro

NEW ZEALAND

Truck driver's first time in Whanganui leads to embarrassing hold up

7 Jun, 2018 8:00pm
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Truck driver's embarrassing first trip to Whanganui