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UFF CEO John Hanna says the focus is on making sure essential services remain online. Photo / Supplied.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Fibre usage up 75 per cent in Whanganui since lockdown

1 Apr, 2020 5:01am
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Whanganui fibre network still only at 35 per cent capacity.

Carla Tonks has started online fitness classes for people to join in on at home. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Workouts for people on lockdown

31 Mar, 2020 5:00am
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Carla Tonks has started online fitness workouts for people to do during lockdown.

Jenny Harrison is Whanganui born and bred. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

The Monday Q&A: Jenny Harrison on yoga, jet sprints and why Whanganui is cool

30 Mar, 2020 5:01am
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Business Manager at WSP Jenny Harrison.

SuperValue Gonville received a call from the Prime Minister's office due to the number of complaints. Photo / Bevan Conley

NEW ZEALAND

Oh my cauli! Store bombarded with abuse over vegetable price

27 Mar, 2020 5:01am
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The price of cauliflower at SuperValue led to a high-powered call to explain.

Manager of Whanganui SPCA Francie Slif said adoptions have picked up over the last few days as people gear towards lockdown. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Animal services included in essential services

26 Mar, 2020 5:00am
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Animal services around Whanganui will remain open throughout the lockdown.

Leanne Harrison from Birthright is one of the administrators for the page. Photo / Erina Cresswell

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

More than 1000 locals join page in less than two days

25 Mar, 2020 5:00am
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Facebook page created for Whanganui people needing assistance in self-isolation.

Melita Farley and Kevin Double have set up virtual morning teas to help maintain social ties as people work from home. Photo / File

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Coronavirus: How to have a work morning tea in self-isolation

24 Mar, 2020 5:00am
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Confluence are setting up virtual tea parties for people working from home.

The RSA has cancelled this year's Anzac Day events. Photo / Lewis Gardner

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Anzac Day cancelled as Whanganui businesses and organisations deal with Covid-19 threat

20 Mar, 2020 5:00am
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Whanganui businesses' and organisations' approach to Covid-19.

Raphael Kanopf is 77 days into his bicycle journey for charity around New Zealand. Photo / Logan Tutty

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

A 90-day journey for mental health

19 Mar, 2020 5:00am
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Raphael Kanopf is 75 days into his bicycle journey around New Zealand.

Wanganui Rugby are remaining calm despite an uncertain future. Photo / Lewis Gardner

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Sport

Whanganui sport grapples with uncertainty

19 Mar, 2020 4:59am
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Wanganui Rugby and Sport Whanganui are unsure how the next few weeks will go.

The Mustangs lost 10-8 in a tie-breaker thriller versus Dodgers over the weekend. Photo / Lewis Gardner

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Sport

Softball: Two Whanganui sides battle it out for third place

18 Mar, 2020 4:59am
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Mustangs come out on the wrong end of a thrilling semifinal.

Whanganui High School Principal Martin McAllen. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Coronavirus: Whanganui High School exchange cancelled

17 Mar, 2020 5:00am
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The group of 20 Thai students has had there trip cancelled due to the Coronavirus threat.

Steve Dowman celebrates 25 years of fire service. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Waverley firefighter notches 25 years of service

14 Mar, 2020 5:00am
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Waverley Deputy chief Steve Dowman celebrates 25 years of fire service.

Karen Hurndell and her dog Levi. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

This is no garden variety ramble

13 Mar, 2020 5:00am
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Cathro Rd property open this Sunday as a fundraiser for animal charities.

Whanganui Athletic have been dominant all season, winning all their games so far. Photo / Kay Kotuhi-Brown

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Sport

Whanganui Athletic demolish Blue Sox to stay top

12 Mar, 2020 5:00am
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Whanganui Athletic's premier womens side sit top in the Manawatu Softball League.

The Aotearoa Maori Tennis Championships are coming back to Whanganui after 93 years. Trish Biddle-Amoroa, Dick Garratt, Geoff Kaye and Paula Fore. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Aotearoa Maori Tennis returns for first time since 1927

11 Mar, 2020 4:59am
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Aotearoa Maori Tennis National Tournament returns to Whanganui after 93 years.

Rachel Māia is determined to improve upon her fourth place finish at the 2018 US Nationals. Photo / thecultureofgrace

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

First major competition of 2020 for Māia

10 Mar, 2020 5:00am
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Whanganui climber Rachel Māia is going to San Diego for the USA Paraclimbing Nationals.

The two-day hunting skills course was held at a Brunswick. Photo / Zach Donson

THE COUNTRY

Hunting skills course at Brunswick a success

9 Mar, 2020 5:00am
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SSAANZ welcomes all ex-service and current servicemen and women to its group.

A colourful Kerry Trent Ranginui joined the celebrations.Photo / Gail Imhoff

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Celebrating Whanganui Pride Week in style

9 Mar, 2020 5:00am
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There was a big turn-out for events during Pride Week.

The sun was shining and the drinks were flowing at the 12th annual Pauls Road event. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Six bands perform for Starlit Hope charity

9 Mar, 2020 5:00am
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The sun shone and the crowd partied at the 12th annual Pauls Road Live music festival.

Anna Bradbury and her beloved Toyota Ractis. Photo / Logan Tutty

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Is it vintage? Is it a classic? No it's a Toyota Ractis

7 Mar, 2020 5:00am
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The Ractis Car Club meet up once a month to catch up and socialise.

Leanne Black said now is the time for her to have a crack at running a business. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Meet Avoca Hotel's new leasee

6 Mar, 2020 5:00am
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Leanne Black is ready to test herself after 30 years of catering experience.

Former Black Cap Andrew Penn is the new principal at Treadwell Gordon. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Former Black Cap returns home to Whanganui law firm

6 Mar, 2020 5:00am
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Andrew Penn is the new principal at Treadwell Gordon.

Watson Real Estate's Tanya Watson (left) and Landlords Link's Tracey Onishenko. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

New owner for Landlords Link

4 Mar, 2020 5:00am
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Watson Real Estate from Palmerston North has purchased Whanganui business Landlords Link.

Elite Mechanical owner Mike Mooney (left) and Proparts purchasing manager Mike Palmer will be selling high performance parts for cars and boats. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

High performance parts franchise for Whanganui

4 Mar, 2020 5:00am
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Elite Mechanical and Engineering on Heads Rd is now a Proparts franchisee.

Tim and Lucy Oliver are excited to raise their new family in Whanganui. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Good memories of Whanganui prompt return home

3 Mar, 2020 10:00am
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Horsley Christie's newest solicitor and his family are enjoying small town New Zealand.

If the winner wants to invest in art, they could buy Evelyn Dunstan's piece

PREMIUM

$50m Lotto fever: What could you buy in Whanganui?

29 Feb, 2020 4:00am
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What could you buy if you won the $50 million Lotto jackpot?

Ian Capstick with his 1935 W12 McCormick-Deering tractor pulling a 1910's potato planter. Photo / Supplied

THE COUNTRY

Old machinery fascination: butter churner, phonograph and more on display

28 Feb, 2020 5:00am
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The Manawatu Vintage Ag Expo is on this weekend in Feilding.

Whanganui amateur radio operator Terry Crothers communicating from his home station. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Enrolments invited for 'HamCram' programme

27 Feb, 2020 5:00am
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Wanganui Amateur Radio Society is calling for new members.

Riding for the Disabled's Wendy Sellars, Organiser David Shaw, Jess Perkins from the RDA Programme and Mitre 10's Sarah Gibson, Hayden Gibson and Paula Fore. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Huge community support for charity golf tournament

27 Feb, 2020 5:00am
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NZME charity golf tournament raises $21,000 for Riding for the Disabled.

TitaraKaahu Hika, Hayden Molineux, Jess Vlaanderen, Caleb Ashton and Rosie McMenamin will talk about their

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Clearing the air around vaping

26 Feb, 2020 5:00am
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Local business and smoking services teaming up to talk about "Vape2quit".

Owner Brendan Shoebridge's Marton New World store has struck again. Photo / File

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Marton Lotto ticket scores $200,000 prize

25 Feb, 2020 5:00am
Quick Read

It's the third big winner sold by Marton New World this year.

More than 150 people turned out for the second annual Kai Iwi Beach Dig. Photo / Lewis Gardner

PREMIUM

Beach dig raises funds for Wanganui Surf Lifesaving

25 Feb, 2020 5:00am
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Second annual Kai Iwi Beach Dig a success despite less than ideal weather conditions.

Castlecliff Four Square owner Vivek Bangai is excited to find out who the lucky winner is. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Locals in the money after Lotto draw

24 Feb, 2020 5:00am
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Winning Lotto tickets bought in Whanganui and Marton.

The Mitre 10 Mega team, Hayden Gibson, Brett Paklowski, Paula Fore, Daryl Hoskins and Wade Vivian. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Driving their way for Riding for the Disabled

22 Feb, 2020 5:00am
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NZME and Mitre 10 Mega team up for the Riding for the Disabled charity.

Fiona Hannah is selling her cafe Cinnamonui. Photo / Logan Tutty

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Why popular cafe Cinnamonui is closing its doors

22 Feb, 2020 5:00am
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The good news is you'll still be able to buy those cinnamon scrolls.

Hazardous waste needs to be registered and approved by the council. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

How to ditch those household dangers

22 Feb, 2020 5:00am
Quick Read

Waste needs to be registered and approved by council before the day.

The offal on road on St John's Hill. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

We're in an offal mess: Traffic delays on St Johns Hill

21 Feb, 2020 5:09pm
Quick Read

Bio-hazard means stop/go signs in place for another day.

Ken Williams, of Ignition Motor Group, says despite Holden's demise his business will continue. Photo / Bevan Conley

PREMIUM

Holden dealer stunned by demise announcement

20 Feb, 2020 5:00am
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Local Holden dealer left frustrated and shocked by General Motors' announcement.

The AmeriCARna event will be in Hāwera on Friday, February 21. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Muscling up in Hāwera for 13th AmeriCARna event

20 Feb, 2020 5:00am
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The annual American car event rolls into Hāwera on Friday.

Brian Doughty speaking at one of last year's Small Talks. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Nine speakers will tell their stories at Small Talks

20 Feb, 2020 5:00am
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Small Talks is back with all funds going to Kidz Kitchen at Rutherford Junior High School.

Matt Jones (left) and Bjorn Barlien from iRepair hope local businesses will support fundraising for a community defibrillator in their shop.Photo / Logan Tutty

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Volunteer firefighters want defibrillator at their day job

19 Feb, 2020 5:00am
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iRepair on Victoria Ave is fundraising for a $3000 defibrillator for the community.

Little blue penguin found on Castlecliff Beach. Photo / Vets on Carlton

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Penguin too badly injured to be saved

31 Jan, 2020 5:00am
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It was taken to Wildbase Hospital after being found on Castlecliff Beach.

Raetihi is on the up. Photo / Bevan Conley

NEW ZEALAND

'We're not a ghost town anymore' Raetihi bounces back

31 Jan, 2020 5:00am
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Raetihi businesses feel the time is now for those wanting to set up shop.

The Bat-itude Batman won eight awards at the 4 & Rotary Nationals in Hamilton. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui Ford Anglia cleans up in national competition

30 Jan, 2020 7:39am
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Paul Gibson's Bat-itude Batman stole the show at the 4&Rotary Nationals in Hamilton.

Nada Cairncross being pushed around track by good friend Helen Carse. Photo / Bevan Conley

PREMIUM

Whanganui 98-year-old among those honouring Sir Peter Snell in tribute walk

29 Jan, 2020 5:00am
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A 98-year-old Whanganui woman joined the event to honour Sir Peter Snell.

Grumpy Old Men Jim O'Neill (left) and Dick Motram at the GOME premises. Photo / Bevan Conley

PREMIUM

'You're just stealing from the kids', charity tells thieves

29 Jan, 2020 5:00am
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A volunteer group used social media to expose those who stole from them.

The significant dry period has resulted in fire restrictions being imposed in Whanganui and surrounding districts. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Permits needed for open air fires as restrictions kick in

28 Jan, 2020 5:00am
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Fire restrictions put in place over entire Whanganui district.

THE COUNTRY

Kina winners: Whanganui team top comp

27 Jan, 2020 5:00am
2 minutes to read

A team of four won the Kina eating contest in Whakatane.

More than 800 people attended the Games 156th Turakina Highland Games.

THE COUNTRY

Hundreds gather for Turakina's biggest party

27 Jan, 2020 5:00am
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More than 800 people attended the 156th edition of the Turakina Games.

The crew of five, with Whanganui's Cameron Handley at the front, about to embark on their 2500km journey. Photo / Supplied

TRAVEL

A 2500km journey was 'no normal fishing trip'

25 Jan, 2020 5:00am
4 minutes to read

A crew of five sailed a boat across the Tasman and spotted 'the one that got away'.

Peter Snell's achievement made Cooks Gardens famous around the world. Photo / File

PREMIUM

Public walk to remember Snell

25 Jan, 2020 5:00am
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Tribute run for the late Peter Snell at Cooks Gardens.

The old fire tower at Cooks Gardens is being listed as a Category 1 historic place. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Fire tower to get special heritage status

23 Jan, 2020 8:19am
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Old fire tower recognised by Heritage New Zealand, listed as a Category 1 historic place

Alister Ramsay from Retro Radios and Becky Stanley posing with one of the radiograms for sale. Photo / Lewis Gardner

PREMIUM

Caboodle celebrates retro music

17 Jan, 2020 4:13pm
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Whanganui Library and Retro Radios combine to celebrate music from yesteryear.

Alzheimer's Whanganui community co-ordinator Maree Cairns.

PREMIUM

Watching those who wander

16 Jan, 2020 5:00am
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Alzheimer's Whanganui and the police have partnered to help those living with dementia.

Wanganui Manawatu Sea Fishing Club members Courtney Syverston (left) and Nick Crowe have had some recent success off the Whanganui coast. Photo / Supplied

THE COUNTRY

Big prizes up for grabs for keen fishers

15 Jan, 2020 5:00am
3 minutes to read

A prize pool of $34,000-plus will be given out even if the competition is cancelled.