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Grace Hogan is stepping out from her mother's shadow and paddling on her own path all the way to America. Photo / Jesse King

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Daughter of a champion follows her own path

22 May, 2019 5:01am
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Young rower Grace Hogan is set for an American adventure.

St Anne's School has rallied around a family after their home was significantly damaged following a fire on Monday. Photo / Jesse King

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School rallies around family following damaging house fire

21 May, 2019 5:10pm
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Led by Paula Carter, the PTA have gathered things like clothes and toiletries for them.

Fire crews are at a residential property in No 3 Line.

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Fire prevented after heat transfer kit overheats on No 3 Line

21 May, 2019 2:41pm
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A heat transfer kit overheated, filling the house with smoke

Fire crews are at a house fire in Paterson St.

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Fire crews at house fire in Aramoho

20 May, 2019 10:43am
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Firefighters are attending a house fire in Aramoho

Deputy principal rural fire officer Nick West demonstrates what to do in the event of a hot oil fire in the kitchen. Photo / Bevan Conley

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Koitiata: The little fire brigade that could

20 May, 2019 5:00am
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They hosted a fire control open day on Saturday featuring their brand new appliance.

Leah Olden with Chelsea (left) and Lorelle Webber-Smith with Flo at the Wanganui Greyhound Racing Club open day. Photo / Bevan Conley

THE COUNTRY

First ever open day for greyhounds at Hatrick Raceway

20 May, 2019 5:00am
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The event gave the public an opportunity to see how greyhounds are prepared for racing.

Pat Hayman and The Marton and District Historical Society put on a display of Marton's former sports stars as part of Rangitikei Heritage Weekend. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Marton's best remembered for Rangitikei Heritage Weekend

20 May, 2019 5:00am
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Former local sports stars are on display at the Marton and District Historical Society.

Amy Hina attended graduation in Palmerston North on Wednesday where she received her Masters in Nursing. Photo / Supplied

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Whanganui woman graduates with Master of Nursing while raising five children and working fulltime

19 May, 2019 2:11pm
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Amy Hina graduated with a Master of Nursing while raising five kids and working full time.

A car has flipped on Puriri St at the Akatea St intersection. Photo/ Jesse King

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Car flips on Puriri St in Whanganui suburb Gonville

17 May, 2019 12:09pm
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Rebecca Larsen enjoyed returning to Whanganui last year and took time to visit Putiki Kindergarten with her books. Photo / Supplied

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Grandmothers inspire Whanganui author's new book

17 May, 2019 5:00am
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Rebecca Larsen wrote her latest children's story in memory of her grandmothers.

Whanganui Metro coach Mark Cosford was pleased with the performances of Mason Johnson and Louis Devine returning from injury, but lamented a loss of intensity from his side. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Sport

Intensity drop costs Whanganui Metro in colts rugby

16 May, 2019 5:00am
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The return of injured players could not prevent a blowout loss against Feilding

In 2014, Adrian Campbell weighed just under 200 kilograms. Five years later, he weighs 99.6. Photo / Supplied

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Man who lost half his bodyweight holding fundraiser

10 May, 2019 6:47am
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Adrian Campbell weighed 200kg when a friend sat him down and outlined her concerns.

Whanganui Prison in Kaitoke has been allocated 11 of the 193 slushy machines purchased by the Department of Corrections for prisons throughout New Zealand.

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11 slushy machines go to Whanganui Prison in Kaitoke

8 May, 2019 5:00am
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Prison guards have four flavours to choose from, including a sugar free option.

A senior Ngamatapouri School student tests their new drone by taking a picture of students and staff. Photo / Supplied

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Ngamatapouri students take to project like 'ducks to water'

7 May, 2019 5:00am
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With expert help they're looking into river water levels, clarity and temperature.

This truck remains stationary outside St John's Club on Glasgow St follow an accident just after noon on Monday. Photo / Jesse King

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Truck got stuck on Glasgow St following crash

6 May, 2019 12:44pm
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A Whanganui police officer is sweeping up debris and the road remains open for traffic

Samantha Tennent is looking forward to visiting farms in Minnesota when she flies to America as part of an international agricultural award that she has won. Photo / Supplied

THE COUNTRY

International award sending woman to US

6 May, 2019 5:00am
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Samantha Tennent has an opportunity to visit farms in Minnesota and see how they operate.

Daishon Knight had scored 12 points by halftime and exploded for 17 more in the final two quarters, helping the Jets to their first win of the NBL season. Photo / Lewis Gardner

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Knight and Ellenson propel Jets to first 2019 NBL win

5 May, 2019 5:39pm
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The guard combined well with Wally Ellenson to torch the third placed Southland Sharks

Residents in Whanganui suburbs Gonville and Castlecliff are concerned about discoloured water coming out of the taps in their homes.

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Residents concerned about water

3 May, 2019 5:00am
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Numerous users took to Facebook, commenting on discoloured water coming out of their taps

Castlecliff Hotel owner Amninderpal Singh has been the victim of three aggravated robberies, the third of which occurred on Monday when an offender pointed a gun at him. Photo / Jesse King

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Gun pointed at scared Castlecliff Hotel owner during robbery

1 May, 2019 12:10pm
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Not for the first time, Amninderpal Singh found himself facing the barrel of a gun

Dana Zartner visited Whanganui to research Te Awa Tupua for her book on innovative legal advocacy for the environment. Photo / Supplied

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American professor visits Whanganui for book research

1 May, 2019 5:00am
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Dana Zartner was particularly interested in the legal personhood of the Whanganui River.

The Castlecliff Hotel was closed to the public following an incident in which money was taken from it on Monday afternoon. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Police making enquiries into Castlecliff Hotel incident

30 Apr, 2019 9:50am
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A man left the premises with an unknown amount of money on Monday afternoon

Alex Falkner was preparing to travel to Wellington on Monday after his workshop was broken into and over $16,000 worth of equipment was stolen on Sunday. Photo / Bevan Conley

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Over $16,000 worth of tools stolen from man's workshop

30 Apr, 2019 5:00am
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Alex Faulkner used to work at Weta Workshop and creates things such as props and models.

Damian Gordon's best memories of performing with Circus Aotearoa are seeing families having fun in the crowd. Photo / Jesse King

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Circus Aotearoa on at Springvale Park in Whanganui

24 Apr, 2019 5:00am
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Featuring all the classics such as juggling, clown acts, acrobatics and more.

The Gutbuster was one of several Easter weekend events held around the region.

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Listen: The Whanganui Chronicle Podcast for April 23

23 Apr, 2019 12:34pm
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A weekly news wrap, look ahead and insight into the Chronicle newsroom

Bernice Frost and Anthea Hatfield fixed the interior and exterior of the former BNZ building in Raetihi and converted it into an art gallery that will open this Saturday at 1pm.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Opening of Raetihi art gallery will be a dream come true

23 Apr, 2019 7:31am
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Anthea Hatfield and Bernice Frost have been working on the project for over five years.

Children as young as six have completed the event and this youngster got involved with entrant Kylie Mouat. All photos / Liz Brooker

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

End of an era as Raetihi Gutbuster organisers bow out

23 Apr, 2019 7:30am
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Lucy and Mike Conway are moving on after preparing the fun fitness event for nine years.

Alastair Richards and Lyres Freeth came together through Scrabble. Here they are four years later, married and preparing to test each other at the Masters in Whanganui. Photo / Jesse King

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Couple brought together by Scrabble travel the world playing it

22 Apr, 2019 9:30am
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Alastair Richards and Lyres Freeth met for the competition and stayed for the company.

Lynne Butler (left) challenges Rosie Cleary to a game of Scrabble for fun before they meet each other in competition this weekend. Photo / Jesse King

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Wizards of wordplay coming to Whanganui for Scrabble

19 Apr, 2019 5:00am
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The top 24 players in New Zealand will test their wit against each other at Jane Winstone.

Anthony Bell in action against North End at Wembley Park last year. Bell says City are aiming to make the park a fortress when they take on Hokowhitu FC there this weekend. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Sport

Football: Never mind the eggs, local teams hunting wins

19 Apr, 2019 5:00am
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Athletic and City want win number one in the third round of the Federation League

An ambulance transported a man to Whanganui Hospital in a moderate condition after he was hit by a car on Victoria Ave. Photo / File

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Man hit by car taken to hospital with moderate injuries

18 Apr, 2019 10:25am
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An ambulance and police attended the scene at about 2.50pm

Myles Fothergill is in good spirits and good humour after suffering pain in his head and falling at a Whanganui & Partners public forum. Photo / File

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Myles Fothergill in good spirits following fall at public event

17 Apr, 2019 12:15pm
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The Whanganui & Partners chair felt a pain in his head while addressing attendees

Grant and Karine Harrison have advised any local business owners who have experienced being ripped off like they were to tell people about it. Photo / Bevan Conley

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Harrisons implore business owners to speak up if ripped off

17 Apr, 2019 5:00am
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Karine Harrison says offenders need to be held accountable and other businesses protected.

A 30-year-old man and 31-year-old woman arrested by Whanganui police on Monday night are expected to appear in Whanganui District Court on multiple charges on Tuesday. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Wanted Whanganui man arrested by police on Monday night

16 Apr, 2019 2:15pm
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He is set to appear in Whanganui District Court on Tuesday facing multiple charges

Anthony Bell was able to get on the score sheet, but Versatile Wanganui City FC missed out on the points when losing 3-2 to Napier Marist on Sunday. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Sport

Football: Wanganui City FC go down against Napier Marist

16 Apr, 2019 5:00am
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After being locked up 1-1 at a halftime, Marist were able to score two second half goals.

Stella Warner was part of a strong back four for Whanganui whose defence let in only one goal on Sunday. Here she tries to get the ball past Feilding's Louise Thompson. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Sport

Football: Whanganui women fire in six goals against Feilding

16 Apr, 2019 5:00am
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Coach Calvert hopes to turn Wembley into a fortress following his side's second ever win.

Co-owner Brent McAree hopes his horse Glory Days might get a spot in the Melbourne Cup after she stormed home to finish third in the Sydney Cup on Saturday. Photo / Trish Dunnell

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Sport

Racing: Days keep getting more glorious for Waverley's Glory Days

15 Apr, 2019 7:07am
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The mare finished third in the 3200 m $2m Sydney Cup on Saturday.

Whanganui High School students boarded the Spirit of New Zealand where they cooked meals, raised sails and took on three other schools in a series of activities. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui High School students have the Spirit of Adventure

13 Apr, 2019 12:07pm
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10 boarded the Spirit of New Zealand and took to the seas for a series of challenges.

Head girl Christie Wallace and head boy Te Mana Kaua are looking forward to a term two full of activities at Cullinane College. Photo / Jesse King

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Family a big focus for head students at Cullinane College

12 Apr, 2019 5:00am
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Te Mana Kaua and Christie Wallace talk of inspirations, goals and being role models.

Landon Robbemond (hands on carpet) enjoys racing the vehicle that he made with his dad Eugene. Photo / Bevan Conley

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Durie Hill School seniors put soapbox vehicles to the test

10 Apr, 2019 5:00am
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It was a mini derby following their science-based technology unit called ready, steady, go

Indy and Vann Sigley got involved in Gumboot Friday at Durie Hill School and their mum Michelle Sigley wore a pair around her studio. Photo / Supplied

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Okoia artist's painting sold twice for Gumboot Friday funds

10 Apr, 2019 5:00am
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The first buyer donated the funds and organised for Michelle Sigley to resell it.

Paula Theron, Fiona Hannah and Kelly McIntyre are bringing a bit of an old-fashioned and fun feel to Cinnamonui with their polka dot theme and speciality scrolls. Photo / Jesse King

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Friends quit Farmers to create Whanganui's newest cafe

9 Apr, 2019 5:00am
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Fiona Hannah and Paula Theron are backing their cinnamon scrolls to go big.

Principal Sam Edwards watches as Sam Cranstone, Tyler Smith and Michael Fahy ride over three new jumps at Huntley School. Photo / Bevan Conley

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Huntley School pupils enjoy racing on mountain bike track they helped build

8 Apr, 2019 5:00am
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It was a team effort as students witnessed the completion of their new mountain bike track

Whanganui High School prefects Cameron Russell, Thomas Friedel and Jack Clifton (all 17) have a bit of fun with the hula hoops in-between obstacle course races. Photo / Jesse King

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Students go for gold with Gumboot Friday

6 Apr, 2019 12:25pm
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Students donated coins and bought pies to raise funds for youths with depression.

Hayley Welsh's creative creatures drew the interest and attention of many locals during the Whanganui Walls Street Art Festival. Photo / Zaryd Wilson

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

A peek over the Whanganui Walls youth mentor programme

6 Apr, 2019 5:00am
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What inspired artist Hayley Welsh to chase her dreams and help others like Merle Chant?

Whanganui Collegiate School staff, students and Old Boys gathered on the Anzac lawn for a service on Friday as Anzac Day takes place during the school holidays. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui Collegiate School holds Anzac Day service

6 Apr, 2019 5:00am
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The Liverpool St school commemorates the occasion before students depart for holidays.

Duncan Hart just after returning to Marton from Italy where he attended the 70th anniversary commemorations of the Battle of Monte Cassino. Photo / File

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Obituary: Duncan Hart was a hero to all

6 Apr, 2019 5:00am
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The New Zealand Army veteran died peacefully at home in Marton aged 96

Craig Cawley was on the phone with police when he saw a tyre come rolling down a hill, across the road, smashing through his neighbour's fence and into her house.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Vehicle hit, fence damaged by rolling tyres on Parsons St

4 Apr, 2019 7:39pm
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The tyres were taken from a makeshift bike track and police are searching for suspects

Judi Huthnance reads from her four page speech as departing principal Jan Clark takes in all she has to say in a packed room four at Brunswick School. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Brunswick School farewells principal after 11 years

4 Apr, 2019 5:00am
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Jan Clark is retiring and the community turned out in force to bid her farewell.

State houses were demolished on corner of Akatea St and Tui Pl to make way for new builds. Photo / Bevan Conley.

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Residents claim homes damaged during demolition job

1 Apr, 2019 6:10am
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Conroy King got home and saw a flood of water next door and a chunk of his chimney gone.

100% SWEET Whanganui manager Jason Shailer said the Jumpstart event is about inspiring students to pursue their ideas around innovation. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

100% SWEET Whanganui's Jumpstart for youth

1 Apr, 2019 5:00am
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The event will give students the opportunity to meet with local business owners.

Members of the Armed Offenders Squad found drugs while searching a Whanganui property on Wednesday and an offender was arrested. Another wanted offender remains at large. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Drugs found as police hunt offender

29 Mar, 2019 9:20am
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An offender that escaped police is still at large, but arrest made at searched address

A firearm was fired as police pursued a wanted offender in Whanganui on Wednesday night. Police lost sight of the vehicle in the River Road area and the offender is at large. Photo / Bevan Conley

NEW ZEALAND

Shots fired as wanted offender escapes police

28 Mar, 2019 9:47am
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A firearm was fired during the pursuit that ended when police lost sight of the vehicle

Powerco workers are repairing damage to power lines and a power pole that a car crashed into at 1.20am on Puriri St on Wednesday morning. Photo / Jesse King

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Powerco restoring power in Gonville following car crash

27 Mar, 2019 3:12pm
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A car hit a power pole at on Wednesday morning and power is expected to be back at 4pm

Mareca Kedrewaca, 7 and mayor Hamish McDouall pull the ribbon apart to officially open the Keith St School cycle track. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Students zoom around new cycle track at Keith St School

26 Mar, 2019 2:07pm
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Principal Linda Ireton said it would help the children become participants on the road

David Musgrave claims a driver is lucky to be alive after she allegedly pulled out in front of him on SH3. Photo / Simon Waters

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Motorist claims crash caused by another driver

26 Mar, 2019 5:10am
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David Musgrave has his say on Whangaehu crash that occurred last Wednesday.

Michelle Sigley worked on this oil canvas painting of a pair of gumboots off and on over two months knowing she would auction it to raise funds for Gumboot Friday.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Okoia artist auctioning painting for Gumboot Friday funds

26 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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Michelle Sigley wants more support for youth mental health and the suicide rate to drop.

Many sponsors including Chester Burrows and Sandra Rickey showed up to support Kiriana Butler as she received the Gary Reid Memorial Scholarship. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

24-year-old gets $1000 Gary Reid Scholarship

25 Mar, 2019 6:25am
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Kiriana Butler said the grant will help travel to Palmerston North and pay course fees.

Jericho Kiriona with his 1.57kg kahawai that earned him third place in the Plumber Dan Kids Fishing Competition. Photo / Bevan Conley

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Fishing competition so popular that some kids missed out

25 Mar, 2019 6:00am
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Jericho Kiriona was not one of them and the 11-year-old placed third with his kahawai.

The Samoan Assembly of God Congregation sang to over 100 Marton community members who attended a memorial for those who died in the Christchurch mosque shootings. Photo / Bevan Conley

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More than 100 at Marton Park memorial

25 Mar, 2019 5:55am
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Organiser Belinda Howard said singers and speakers made for a lovely day of reflection.

Head of school Nikita McDonald and her team of leaders have already implemented one change in 2019 and the young dancer has big plans for the future. Photo / Jesse King

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

New head of school busting out the moves at Girls' College

25 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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Dance has given Nikita McDonald the confidence to shake things up where necessary.

Jase Te Patu gets very expressive when sharing Māori stories such as Rata and the Totara tree with students during his M3 Mindfulness For Children programme. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Man comes home to teach Māori, movement and mindfulness

25 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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The death of his brother was a significant factor in Jase Te Patu creating M3 for children

Proud mum Narketa Duncan watches as her son Conner marvels at his sister Andi-lee's new look. Photo / Jesse King

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Mum shaves Andi-lee Duncan's head at Relay For Life

24 Mar, 2019 11:01am
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The 10-year-old had plenty of support at the Whanganui Cancer Society event