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The opening of the new administration building and refurbished H G Carver Memorial Library is made official by Harete Hipango, Wayne Brown and Tam Jex-Blake. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Library opens for the first time in five years at Collegiate

19 Mar, 2019 10:03am
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Students and staff celebrated the re-opening and the opening of another brand new building

The Whenuakura winners from left to right: Isobelle Sorenson, Oliver Crawford, Lorcan Honeyfield and Jack Hurley. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Students from Patea's Whenuakura School take out EPro8

16 Mar, 2019 12:57pm
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They went one better than last year in the engineering and problem solving competition

Following a leadership camp and an interview process among other tasks, Robbie Tyler and Hineraumoa Hiroti-Williams were named head boy and girl of Whanganui City College. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Former leaders, family inspire head students at City College

14 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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Robbie Tyler and Hineraumoa Hiroti-Williams looking to instil pride and inspire.

Whanganui City College principal Peter Kaua (left) has sent 13 military services academy students off to Waiouru where they will be inducted by Pat Cooney (right). Photo / Jesse King

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Military academy going strong 10 years on at City College

14 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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13 students have departed for Waiouru and principal Peter Kaua says it is a good pathway.

Thankfully, Conner Duncan did not cut his sister Andi-lee's hair before she gets her head shaved for Cancer Society at the Relay For Life on March 23. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Arthritis experience leads to girl's decision to cut off hair

14 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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10-year-old Andi-lee Duncan knows a bit about the side effects of cancer medication.

Shunto Sugiyama tells Whanganui City College students he and 20 other students from Chitoku School in Japan are very happy to be in New Zealand. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Pōwhiri welcomes Japanese students to city

13 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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Students from Chitoku School will immerse themselves in English and Kiwi culture.

Pete Marcroft had no idea whether or not Powerco was looking into his inquiries about trees growing through power lines over three years. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Business

Resident waits three years for communication from Powerco

12 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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Peter Marcroft had no idea if anyone was looking into issue with trees and power lines.

Pharmacist at Whanganui Hospital Megan Geertson has two daughters at Whanganui Girls' College and was one of the seven speakers at the Women in Science talk. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Seven women who work with science speak at Girls' College

11 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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They made presentations on how science factors into their chosen professions

Having gained the UCOL qualification to do so, James Sayer is looking forward to preparing culinary delights in the likes of Southeast Asia and the United States. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui UCOL student now qualified to cook overseas

11 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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James Sayer has gained his first qualification despite 12 years' hospitality experience.

Uniquely Ubana combines original material by Paul Ubana Jones with arrangements of songs written by his favourite writers. Jones will be in Marton on March 16.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Lifestyle

Paul Ubana Jones bringing new soul to live show in Marton

10 Mar, 2019 5:10pm
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Uniquely Ubana will feature a mixture of new material and arrangements of favourites

The adults have had their turn so secondary school students will stand up and be heard on climate change at a strike on March 15. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Students say climate change deniers need to wake up

9 Mar, 2019 5:02am
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Fynn Rees plans to skip classes so she can participate in the school strike for climate

Samantha Oldehaver said she is positive of a good outcome for her son now that he is receiving assistance from Family Works and Te Oranganui.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Teen getting mental health help following attempted stabbing

9 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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Samantha Oldehaver is positive for her son but remains concerned at lack of quick support

Maddison Williams with a picture of gran Derene Mardon and a little piece of her inside Oscar the owl. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Nine-year-old to honour gran by cutting off all her hair

4 Mar, 2019 5:01am
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Maddison Williams is doing Shave for a Cure at Carlton School for her gran Derene Mardon.

PROPERTY

Whanganui residents continue struggling to find rentals

2 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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Niki Wiggins has been given a 90-day notice after five years at a property in Gonville.

Dylan Thorner-Benseman was towing a trailer unaccompanied on a learner license when he caused a car crash on Cobham Bridge. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Cobham Bridge crash driver has 17 previous convictions

27 Feb, 2019 5:01am
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Dylan Thorner-Benseman lost control towing a trailer unaccompanied on a learner licence.

A fence was taken out and the front of a sedan was damaged when the driver lost control and hit a station wagon. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Two cars involved in crash on Putiki Drive in Whanganui

25 Feb, 2019 5:26pm
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A concrete fence was damaged, but no one was hurt

Executives engaged in a workshop about identifying and prioritising big issues at their pop-up school on Sunday. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Executive MBA students kick start course in Whanganui

25 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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They attended a pop-up school as Whanganui and Partners collaborates with university.

Samantha Oldehaver spoke out on social media when local mental health services let her and her son down. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Mum's struggles to get mental health help for son

24 Feb, 2019 5:05pm
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Terrified that her son was going to kill somebody, a mother desperately sought help.

Kalvin Field, Graham McLay, Brooke Lock, Tyler Lock and John Broad all enjoyed a day off work at the golf. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Golfers go for gold at NZME Charity Golf Tournament

23 Feb, 2019 5:01am
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The event sponsored by Mitre 10 MEGA raised funds for Wanganui Riding for the Disabled

Terrence Cudd and Issac Chase are chasing their dreams of becoming qualified chefs and that starts with a cookery course at UCOL. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Cooking with nan inspires UCOL student

22 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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Issac Chase has enrolled in the certificate in cookery course and is dreaming big

Head boy Ethan Cohen and head girl Rebecca Baker are leading the way for the future of young students at Whanganui High School. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Student leaders aim to inspire at Whanganui High School

21 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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Head girl Rebecca Baker and head boy Ethan Cohen are adjusting to their new roles in 2019.

An example of street art by Katie Shand outside of the Whanganui Community Arts Centre. Photo / File

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Programme provides opportunity to work with pros

20 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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Six budding artists will produce works at the Whanganui Walls Street Art Festival.

An NZCT grant will help pay Greg Fromont and KiwiSport funding will go to Elaine Baker (middle) so they can help Lisa Murphy with developing athletes at Whanganui High School. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Funding to form foundations for WHS athletes

18 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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Whanganui High School has received a grant valued at over $34,000 from NZCT.

Ministry of Education Whanganui regional staff members Wendy McNamara, Hilarie Nicoll and Marlene Clarkson discuss the draft plan with Nancy Bell (seated). Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Educators attend hui to discuss draft early learning plan

18 Feb, 2019 4:50am
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Their thoughts on the 10 year plan were heard by the Ministry of Education's Nancy Bell.

Mark Ward says the amount of funding Whanganui receives will depend on the vision, the strategy and the business case of an education and training hub. Photo / Lewis Gardner

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui to receive employment funding boost

17 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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Mark Ward says the amount will depend on the vision for an education and training hub

The Whanganui connection was strong when former Collegiate student Jeremy Wells, centre, hosted a quiz between Mayor Hamish McDouall, left, and The Chase's Shaun Wallace. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Battle of the brains: Mayor triumphs over Dark Destroyer

16 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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The Whanganui Mayor came out on top though he admits the questions were a little skewed.

Dick Ward was disgusted to find his dog Chloe with a fish hook stuck in her mouth. Photo / Bevan Conley

THE COUNTRY

Fish hook dampens dog walk beside the Whanganui River

14 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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Dick and Wendy Ward paid $121 for a vet to cut it out of their Border Collie's mouth

Reka Hermann and Christopher Burrows teach Cambridge Mathematics at Whanganui High School. Behind them are the successful students. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Star performances produce A-grade results for WHS

12 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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Whanganui High School students celebrate success in Cambridge Mathematics exams

The restaurant also offers over 40 different craft beers. Allomes recommends a Ruapehu Brewing New Zealand Pale Ale to accompany the General Lee. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Ohakune's General Lee less like a car and more like a burger

11 Feb, 2019 10:45am
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With spicy buffalo sauce, it's The Blind Finch Hamburgeria owner Derek Allomes' favourite

Robert Dunn learned his table tennis strokes by using the family dining table to practise hitting the ball against the wall. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Table tennis veteran returns for the love of the game

9 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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Robert Dunn has been visiting Whanganui for the Masters Games since they began

Graham Alderton lines up his shot in the Masters Games 9-Ball competition in the Barracks Bar. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Organiser happy with Masters Games pool competitions

8 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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Alistair Stewart only had 28 entries before Christmas, but he had no reason to worry

Frank Mathers from Australia lines up his target on the first day of darts at the Downer New Zealand Masters Games. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Sport

Veteran Masters Games darts player still throwing strong

7 Feb, 2019 11:15am
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Murray Uings competed in the first ever event back in 1989

Tamahaia Skinner helps put together the event celebrating Waitangi Day in Whanganui and says it's a time for New Zealanders to come together. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Karakia at Pākaitore commemorates Treaty of Waitangi signing

7 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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Hundreds of locals attended, celebrating the day with activities and entertainment

Headmaster Wayne Brown handing the flag to head students Marseille Bowie, Jack Gay, Jack Monckton and Sarah Lambert. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

New school year marked with flag raising

2 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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The Blueshirts were also issued their official ties at a chapel commissioning service.

The St Anne's School administration and staffroom building has been demolished and Shane Stone Builders have commenced work on a new one. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

New building under way at St Anne's School

1 Feb, 2019 4:14pm
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The original administration and staffroom have been demolished

This Whangaehu School van is out of action after it caught fire while principal Trish Reddish was driving it. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Van fire cuts school's transport options

1 Feb, 2019 6:00am
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Students relied on it to get to school, go on school camps and attend field trips.

NO MORE: In future, all Whanganui Collegiate School signage will feature the h after the school boards voted to add it unanimously. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Wanganui becomes Whanganui as Collegiate School adds h

31 Jan, 2019 7:00am
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The school that started out as a country home in 1854 has added to its rich history

Tasha Powell organised a give-and-take stand in Aramoho and filled it up with her own produce after emergency surgery forced her to close her business early. Photo / Jesse King

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Surgery leads to new give-and-take food stand in Aramoho

31 Jan, 2019 6:00am
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Tasha Cowell had to close her business and retire, but managed to find some good in it.

Nadia Kawana (right) has been helping her brother Nick make one last push at becoming the captain of the Wellington region in a PlaceMakers competition. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Local aiming to become captain in PlaceMakers comp

29 Jan, 2019 10:00am
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Nick Kawana needs votes to win the Clash of Captains and be named captain of Wellington.

Scots College Pipe Band giving it their all. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Thousands flock to Turakina for 155th Highland Games

27 Jan, 2019 5:03pm
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The new give it a go area proved to be a big success, especially for drumming

After 41 years working at Wanganui Motors, Dave Johnston is looking forward to playing golf and spending time with his grandchildren in retirement. Photo / Lewis Gardner

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Johnson hangs up keys after 51 years in automotive industry

26 Jan, 2019 6:00am
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Dave Johnston has retired from Wanganui Motors after 41 years there and 51 in industry.

Raewyn Hunt ripped off her impaired friend of $23,536.91 and was ordered to pay it back in reparation by Judge Chris Sygrove. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Court: Woman ripped off friend more than $20,000

26 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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Raewyn Hunt took advantage of her friend who is severely impaired after a brain aneurysm.

Anya Satyanand spoke to a room of over 20 people representing education providers in Whanganui about the importance of working collaboratively. Photo / Lewis Gardner

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Workshop highlights working collaboratively in Whanganui

25 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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About 25 people representing education providers showed up at Cooks Gardens for the event

Whanganui area commander Nigel Allan speaking to media on Wednesday afternoon.

NEW ZEALAND

"It's a tragic event" - Police speak on Whanganui stabbing

23 Jan, 2019 12:35pm
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One person in custody

Former Waverley Golf Club presidents Helen Fairweather, Rob Amon and Brent McAree are thrilled that Tom Doak rated their course as the 10th best in New Zealand. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

American designer praises Waverley Golf Course

19 Jan, 2019 9:25am
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Tom Doak ranked it the 10th best course in New Zealand and players are flocking to it

Tim and Maggie Pauro spent three years studying a bachelor of teaching while raising five children at their Ranana home on the Whanganui River Road. Photo / Stuart Munro

THE COUNTRY

Couple's unconventional journey into teaching

19 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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At 40 and 35-years-old, Tim and Maggie Pauro embarked on a new career journey

Sheree Chitty purchased items from Rebel Sport using the details of a credit card that she found while cleaning a car. Photo / Lewis Gardner

NEW ZEALAND

Customers taken to the cleaners by car groomer

18 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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Sheree Chitty took down credit card details and went on a number of spending sprees

Whanganui firefighters attended a Monday morning blaze in St Johns Hill. Photo/ Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Firefighters put out fire in two-storey St Johns Hill home

14 Jan, 2019 8:35am
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Investigator to determine cause of fire

Amy Baldacchino was named the top tumbler aged 17 and over at the Gisborne Trampoline Club prize-giving. She will be the youngest competitor at the Masters Games in Whanganui. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Gymnast will be youngest competitor at Masters Games

14 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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At 20 years old, Amy Baldacchino is a decade younger than the event itself.

Paul Mcdonald is going to prison for photographing females as young as 6 while they were getting dressed. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Prison for pool pervert at Whanganui's Splash Centre

11 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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14-and-a-half months for Paul Mcdonald, who photographed females as they were changing.

Thief Magaret Tui-Ihaia spent over $2000 on a BP fuel card that she found in her shed until it was cancelled. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Serial spender rang up $2500 on 'found' cards

10 Jan, 2019 5:35pm
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Magaret Tui-Ihaia was sentenced to community detention and intensive supervision.

Rising star Sophie Williams (second from right) got a silver medal in the 100m final at the New Zealand Secondary Schools Championships in Dunedin last year. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Sport

Williams the front runner at Colgate Games in Hamilton

7 Jan, 2019 7:34am
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The 14-year-old took out the 100m sprint and qualified with the best time for the 200m.

Whanganui's Charlotte Stent finished third on the MVP leader-board and was named on the Cricket Express Festival of Cricket dream team. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Sport

Whanganui's Stent makes cricket festival MVP list, dream team

7 Jan, 2019 6:22am
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The 13-year-old was a real standout at the festival of cricket despite some poor results.

Jason Long of Hawke's Bay took out the New Zealand Superstock Championships on what was a luckless day of racing for Whanganui's four competitors. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Sport

Whanganui drivers luckless at superstock championships

6 Jan, 2019 6:05pm
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The four experienced near misses, breakdowns and rolling at Woodford Glen in Kaiapoi.

Powerco employees worked to restore power to Aramoho residents for about 10 hours after Colin Joseph took out a concrete pole while driving drunk. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Drunk driver jailed to cutting off power

26 Dec, 2018 8:00am
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Colin Joseph crashed into a power pole on Brunswick Rd, stripping hundreds of power.

Ngamatapouri School students set to work preparing their new soil for the seedlings that accompanied it. Photo / Supplied

THE COUNTRY

Soil and seedlings for sustainable future

21 Dec, 2018 10:00am
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Bark and Boulders make a welcome donation after issues with harvesting at the school

This parked car was crashed into on Oakland Ave about three hours after police issued a warning to drivers to stay safe before Christmas. Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Parked car crashed into in St Johns Hill Whanganui

21 Dec, 2018 3:05am
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It comes after police warned drivers to be safe following a crash earlier in the day

Police prosecutor Drew Morrison told the court Christopher William Arbon smashed his partner's $1200 cellphone during a dispute. Photo / Bevan Conley

NEW ZEALAND

Man who smashed partner's $1200 cellphone sentenced

18 Dec, 2018 1:00pm
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Christopher Arbon was ordered to pay reparation and sentenced to supervision.

The Lads Brewing Company brewers are stoked to be debuting their coconut ale at Mixx Bar this week. They are: Adam Murphy, Andrew Solesbury, Tim Rangi and Hami Rangi. Photo / Stuart Munro

THE COUNTRY

Local brewers new beer set to drop at Mixx Bar this week

17 Dec, 2018 1:00pm
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The Lads Brewing Company will achieve a dream with their Hula Girl Coconut Ale.

Mautu Pa'a was sentenced for causing thousands of dollars worth of damage after he fell asleep at the wheel following a drinking session. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Children afraid of the front yard after drunk driver crash

17 Dec, 2018 12:00pm
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Mautu Pa'a fell asleep at the wheel, which resulted in a crash and over $17,000 of damage.

Whanganui East School students slide over the finish line while having fun and raising funds for the Cancer Society. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Students get soaked for Cancer Society

17 Dec, 2018 9:00am
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There was a sausage sizzle and a mud run organised for the SVA primary school programme.

Whanganui firefighters attended the scene of a fully involved fire that swept through two honey manufacturing buildings in Bulls at the weekend. Photo / File

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Five fire engines needed to combat building blaze

17 Dec, 2018 6:25am
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The flames were out on the two buildings used for manufacturing honey just after 5pm.