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Local farmer Rex Martin supplied an early morning photo of the slip on SH4.

NEW ZEALAND

Best of 2019: Parapara slip: 'You won't believe what's below it'

12 Jan, 2020 11:00am
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Tom Cloke says Whanganui and Raetihi could be looking at a Manawatū Gorge-like situation.

NEW ZEALAND

Best of 2019: 'Weed doctor' would like to talk cannabis in NZ

12 Jan, 2020 10:00am
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Dr Joseph Cohen would like to help Kiwis avoid obstacles such as those faced in Colorado.

At about 7.50am, skipper Sam Mordey pushed the lever down and the MV Wairua accelerated across the Whanganui River, embarking on a 100km voyage. Photo / Bevan Conley

NEW ZEALAND

Best of 2019: My 'Ferrari' ride down the Whanganui River

11 Jan, 2020 11:00am
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Motor Vessel Wairua was in her element cruising 50km up the Whanganui River.

Jamie Waugh revealed this artist's impression of what the North Mole might look like at a public meeting for stage two of the Castlecliff Rejuvenation Project on Thursday night. Photo / Supplied

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Best of 2019: Plans revealed for North Mole and Morgan St

7 Jan, 2020 11:30am
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Horizons are in the early stages of gaining consent to design a rebuild of the North Mole.

Ten signs that have been recovered are being put back into place as council waits until the end of the week to see if 16 others are found before ordering new ones. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Best of 2019: Ten of 26 sawn-off and stolen signs recovered

6 Jan, 2020 12:05pm
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A resident found the Springvale signs on Rapauni Rd and they are being put back up

Platforms have been built for two excavators to sit on as Central Demolition works on demolishing the

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Best of 2019: Bit by bit: How the 'fragile' Thain's building is being demolished

6 Jan, 2020 11:00am
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South walls stand with no support as Central Demolition deals with fire-gutted building.

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

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Best of 2019: School rallies around family following damaging house fire

5 Jan, 2020 1:30pm
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Led by Paula Carter, the PTA have gathered things like clothes and toiletries for them.

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

LIFESTYLE

Best of 2019: Whanganui woman graduates with Master of Nursing while raising five children and working fulltime

4 Jan, 2020 12:11pm
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Amy Hina graduated with a Master of Nursing while raising five kids and working full time.

Whanganui Area Commander Gary Ward was half an hour away in Bulls when the fire started. Photo/ Bevan Conley

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Best of 2019: Thain's fire: 'How we fought Whanganui's biggest fire in years'

2 Jan, 2020 12:15pm
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Gary Ward describes the sequence of events as they unfolded on Saturday night.

State Highway 4 near Upokongaro is still down to one lane, four years after it slipped. Photo / Lewis Gardner

NEW ZEALAND

Best of 2019: 'Absolute disgrace': SH4 slip repairs still waiting

1 Jan, 2020 11:01am
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NZTA says repair work scheduled, but give no timeframe as options are assessed.

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

Best of 2019: Couple's unconventional journey into teaching

30 Dec, 2019 3:00pm
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At 40 and 35-years-old, Tim and Maggie Pauro embarked on a new career journey

Kaitoke Hall has been demolished due to safety concerns and accidents such as a car crashing into it in 2018. Photo / Bevan Conley

THE COUNTRY

Best of 2019: Safety concerns lead to demolition of Kaitoke Hall

30 Dec, 2019 11:03am
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NZTA believed the proximity of the Kaitoke Hall to SH3 presented multiple concerns.

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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Best of 2019: Daughter of a champion follows her own path

29 Dec, 2019 10:00am
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Young rower Grace Hogan is set for an American adventure.

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

Best of 2019: Gun pointed at scared Castlecliff Hotel owner during robbery

27 Dec, 2019 10:10am
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Not for the first time, Amninderpal Singh found himself facing the barrel of a gun

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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Best of 2019: Over $16,000 worth of tools stolen from man's workshop

26 Dec, 2019 10:00am
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Alex Faulkner used to work at Weta Workshop and creates things such as props and models.

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

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Best of 2019: Man who lost half his bodyweight holding fundraiser

26 Dec, 2019 7:00am
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Adrian Campbell weighed 200kg when a friend sat him down and outlined her concerns.

A meeting next week will determine the best way Central Demolition can remove the final Thain's building wall without compromising neighbouring buildings. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Tricky final step in Thain's demolition

19 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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The best way to remove the final wall beside Thai Villa restaurant needs to be evaluated.

Nga Tawa School bursar Helen Campbell with pool caretaker John Howell who retired aged 92. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Nonagenarian reluctantly retires

18 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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After 54 years of coaching students and maintaining the pool, John Howell has retired.

Alan Kenny says NZCT has contributed almost $250,000 to the Wanganui Community Sports Centre. Photo / Jesse King

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Stadiums rely on funding to keep facilities up to scratch

17 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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Wanganui Community Sports Centre to upgrade Jubilee and Springvale floors.

NEW ZEALAND

Caught on camera: Man's brazen bid to steal $123 rump

15 Oct, 2019 1:48pm
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The Mad Butcher's Dave Tighe said he was proud of his employee and gave her a reward.

Danica Williams, Jake Wakelin and Lillian Callaghan will not be able to learn on the veranda during bad weather for the time being after Aramoho Kindergarten's blinds were stolen. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Blind fury: $7500 veranda blinds stolen from kindergarten

15 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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They were installed in June and used to create an extra learning space for the children.

Bernie Owen went to Japan with his sons, grandson and a good mate to watch some matches at his seventh Rugby World Cup. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Seventh heaven for Whanganui man at World Cup in Japan

13 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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Bernie Owen has been to his seventh Rugby World Cup with his sons, grandson and good mate.

Whanganui mayor Hamish McDouall, right, said it was exciting to have new councillors in James Barron, left, and Brent Crossan (not pictured). Photo / Lewis Gardner

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Local body elections: Two new faces on Whanganui District Council

12 Oct, 2019 6:31pm
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Brent Crossan and James Barron earn seats at the table.

Preliminary results have revealed who the six new councillors for Rangitikei District Council will be following the 2019 Triennial Elections. Photo / File

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Local elections: Six new councillors elected to Rangitikei, incumbents hold seats

12 Oct, 2019 12:56pm
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Six new people will be sitting at the table as six did not seek re-election.

Professor Michael Pender says geotechnical engineers will be looking to determine how far below the road and how far into the slope above the road the slip extends. Photo / Mark Brimblecombe

THE COUNTRY

Councillor slams NZTA over SH4 closure

12 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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Helen Craig says the road is closed for no reason other than massive under-investment.

Bruce Tonkin and Clare Gibney with a piece of work similar to what Gibney had stolen. Photo / Jesse King

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Thieves 'rip soul' from Gonville artist

12 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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Claire Gibney is picking up the pieces after her workshop was broken into.

Hannah Whiteman has joined Jason Shailer at 100% Sweet Whanganui where she will work with him preparing students for further study or employment when they finish school. Photo / Jesse King

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Business

New staffer aims to give youth positive focus

10 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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Hannah Whiteman aims to get youth studying or into jobs so they don't get into mischief.

Local farmer Rex Martin took this picture on Friday morning with the caption

NEW ZEALAND

Watch: Massive section of State Highway slips down hill near Whanganui

4 Oct, 2019 7:07pm
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Regional leaders including the mayors of Ruapehu and Whanganui are bracing for impact.

Anthony Edwards has responded to emergencies such as the Whanganui floods, Raetihi water contamination, Cyclone Gita in Taranaki and this year's Nelson fires. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Local named in Emergency Management Assistance Team

4 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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Anthony Edwards brings seven years of civil defence experience to the team.

Participating in Miss World NZ gave Jess Tyson the confidence to open up about being sexually abused as a girl. Photo / Supplied

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Former Miss World NZ teaches students about sexual violence

1 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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Jessica Tyson found confidence in pageants, now she is helping others find their voice.

Davis would like to see a helpline created specifically for New Zealand emergency service workers to call when they need help, similar to one back in his homeland England. Photo / Jesse King

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Police officer says NZ attitude to mental health issues 'crap'

28 Sep, 2019 5:00am
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Following a vehicular assault, Matt Davis was struggling and help was hard to find.

More than 100 people attended the event at Majestic Square, listening, cheering, chanting and showing their support for climate action with signs. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Passionate crowd urges climate change action

27 Sep, 2019 1:03pm
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They came, they listened and they chanted at Majestic Square in Whanganui.

Three cameras worth approximately $1000 have been stolen from the Castlecliff Library. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Security camera theft puts other projects on hold

26 Sep, 2019 5:00am
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Castlecliff NZ's James Barron would like to sit down and chat with who took them.

Jay Rerekura, Charlie Williams and Tyson Tauri form the R&B/soul trio IGYB (I Got Your Back). Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

R&B/soul trio IGYB release new music video

24 Sep, 2019 5:00am
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The E Tū Whānau Song Competition winner has a new video filmed in Whanganui

There are a number of reasons a judge might order name suppression for a defendant and there are also many that should deter people from breaching those orders. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Name suppression: Why it's ordered and shouldn't be ignored

20 Sep, 2019 5:00am
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Locals wanted those accused of offending in the Jasmine Wilson homicide case known.

Made of gas cylinders and weighing about 15kg, Tractor Pete was stolen but has been returned. Photo / Supplied

THE COUNTRY

'Tractor Pete' mailbox travels home again

18 Sep, 2019 3:42pm
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A Whanganui couple have been reunited with their priceless mailbox after it was stolen.

Police are appealing for the drivers of two vehicles seen driving near Anzac Pde and Helmore St where Fay Butler died on August 28 to come forward and speak with them. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Fatal hit and run: Police seek info on two cars

16 Sep, 2019 8:43pm
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They would like to hear from the occupants of two specific cars as well as foot traffic.

Australian songstress Tullara wowed the crowd with her fast fingers on guitar at Lucky Bar + Kitchen on Thursday night. Photo / Jesse King

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Review: Aussie artist's fast fingers dazzle the crowd at Lucky Bar

14 Sep, 2019 5:00am
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Tullara showed Whanganui why artists such as John Butler have been singing her praises.

Whanganui District Council senior roading engineer Brent Holmes said the loss of production when temporary road signs are stolen is immeasurable. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Amnesty for signs stolen from work sites

13 Sep, 2019 8:41am
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Nine signs went missing over two weekends while they carried out a job on Ingestre St.

Katarina Hiroti and Awa Kings Muay Thai got by with little equipment for years, but their stocks have been bolstered by a New Zealand Community Trust grant. Photo / Jesse King

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Awa Kings Muay Thai receives funds for new equipment

13 Sep, 2019 5:00am
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A second NZCT grant has opened the door for new training routines and more.

Central Demolition is waiting for engineers to complete structural work on nearby buildings before finishing the demolition. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Thain's building demolition nears completion

13 Sep, 2019 5:00am
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A couple of days' work to go and then an archaeologist will examine the scene.

The Spinosaurus behind Sarah de Heer and Ian Moore is made of foam pieces sent to New Zealand from Kuala Lumpur. Photo / Jesse King

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Dinosaur museum to open in Raetihi

12 Sep, 2019 5:00am
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Ian Moore is set to realise his dream when The Dinosaur House opens on September 28.

Made of gas cylinders and weighing about 15 kilograms, Tractor Pete has been stolen. The mailbox is very special to Karen and Mark Lithgow. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Couple's beloved mailbox 'Tractor Pete' stolen

12 Sep, 2019 5:00am
3 minutes to read

The mailbox, made of gas bottles, weighs about 15kg and is special to the Lithgows.

Gordon Meuli helped his daughter Lisa get work with Dalgety & Company when they operated from the Thain's building which was built by his great-uncle Nicholas Meuli. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Iconic Thain's farewelled by family of man who built it

31 Aug, 2019 5:00am
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Members of the Meuli family had one last visit to the Thain's building.

Whanganui Police are asking that the person or people involved in a suspected hit and run that killed Fay Butler do the right thing and come forward. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Suspected hit and run victim was Masonic Village resident

29 Aug, 2019 11:34am
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A letter has been circulated around the village informing residents of what has happened.

Rebecca Gibb, Terry McClelland and their children Brieanna and Aurora were forced out of their Ray White rental property due to damage it sustained that had been left unfixed. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Tenants' water-damaged rental home forces payout

29 Aug, 2019 7:39am
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Rebecca Gibb and Terry McClelland were forced out of their rental property due to damage.

Alyssa Gedye left behind baby Isabella when she died after colliding with a truck while crossing the Waitotara river bridge. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Obituary: Alyssa Louise Gedye remembered for strong commitment to family

28 Aug, 2019 5:00am
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Even when studying in Wellington she would bring presents home for her siblings.

Sam Donald will be applying new ways of analysing TESS images to find undiscovered planets with Nasa. Photo / Supplied

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Spaceman plans on discovering planets with Nasa

27 Aug, 2019 5:00am
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Sam Donald is part of a programme that is expected to uncover more than 20,000 planets.

Scott Taylor-Moore (centre) has been a social worker for more than 25 years and has never seen demands for housing as high as they are in Whanganui right now. Photo / File

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Election 2019: What does Whanganui want out of its new council?

24 Aug, 2019 5:01am
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Lack of housing a common issue as others suggest funding wasted on unnecessary projects.

A trailer containing chiller panels has been stolen from Darryl Vincent's property in Turakina. Photo / File

THE COUNTRY

Trailer containing chiller panels stolen from Turakina

22 Aug, 2019 5:00am
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Darryl Vincent, of Vincent Meats, says the thief or thieves came to his property prepared.

Damage to the North Mole roadway will be discussed at the second public meeting regarding the rejuvenation of the North Mole and Morgan St in Castlecliff. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Castlecliff rejuvenation conversation to resume on Thursday

20 Aug, 2019 5:01am
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Community results will be revealed as well as an artist's impression of the North Mole.

A shopkeeper at Victoria Ave store Gold Coin was allegedly punched in the face following a shoplifting dispute on Wednesday afternoon. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Gold Coin shopkeeper punched in the face

16 Aug, 2019 8:30am
2 minutes to read

Whanganui Police are following strong leads of enquiry to locate the alleged offender.

Ross Fallen is running for Whanganui District Council again.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Fallen focused on gaining Whanganui District Council seat

15 Aug, 2019 5:00am
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Fallen is back for another crack after securing 3459 votes in 2016.

Shanon Casson travels two hours each day to work two jobs as he and his wife Liza pay for a house that was never built because the builder disappeared with their $40,000. Photo / Bevan Conley

NEW ZEALAND

Tiny house dream in tatters: Builder disappears with $40k

13 Aug, 2019 1:00pm
3 minutes to read

Liza and Shanon Casson say owning their dream home is no longer a reality.

Paloma Janse beat two opponents ranked higher than her to win a gold medal in sparring at the New Zealand Taekwondo Championships. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Gold for Nga Tawa School student at NZ Taekwondo champs

13 Aug, 2019 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Paloma Janse took down two higher-ranked opponents to go back-to-back.

The Independent Police Conduct Authority ruled that a police officer was justified in shooting Dick Keefe-Wilson in the arm during a meth-fueled incident at Vinegar Hill in 2017. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Authority rules police right to shoot man at Vinegar Hill

6 Aug, 2019 1:15pm
4 minutes to read

Dick Keefe-Wilson was on meth and presented serious threats to the public and police.

The Danish Wounded Warriors Project works to rehabilitate those that have suffered severe injuries. Photo / Supplied

PREMIUM

Former ballet dancer explains how she rehabilitated soldiers

3 Aug, 2019 5:00am
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Jojo Bowman uses Pilates to help those that have suffered traumatic injuries in Denmark.

Upgrades to the Castlecliff branch line will mean that mainline locomotives are able to use it. Photo / Mark Seconi

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

KiwiRail begins upgrade by replacing sleepers in Castlecliff

1 Aug, 2019 8:46am
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Work will continue between Castlecliff and the junction at Aramoho until mid-2020

Almost none of Cindy Munn's furniture or belongings were salvageable following the Thain's building fire. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Thain's building fire sinks business before it even opens

1 Aug, 2019 5:00am
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Cindy Munn was due to open her Good Earth Dispensary three days after it caught fire.

Work has ground to a halt on Anzac Pde repairs as Horizons Regional Council waits for information from NZTA and NZTA waits on necessary council consent documentation. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

NZTA and Horizons playing the waiting game on Anzac Pde

31 Jul, 2019 5:00am
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Repair work on the road has broken down and the site has been abandoned for weeks.

Caleb Baildon flew a drone over the Thain's building on Monday, taking hundreds of pictures to form a 3D model that will preserve the details of its design. Photo / Bevan Conley

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Drone takes pictures of Thain's to form 3D model for future

31 Jul, 2019 5:00am
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It will provide design information if someone wants to incorporate it into a new building.

Mia Gilmore (left) was the subject of Poison, the Waimarino Art Award winning photograph taken by Zoe Bracegirdle (right). Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Lifestyle

Poison not so toxic as teenager's photo wins top prize

29 Jul, 2019 10:23am
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Zoe Bracegirdle won the young photography category with a picture taken at Paloma Gardens.