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A recent open day at a Bulls house demonstrated the damage a fire can do in a short time. Photo / Lewis Gardner

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Smoke alarm checks advised after Consumer NZ findings

22 Jun, 2018 3:38pm
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Advice is not to remove working ionisation alarms but to also fit photoelectric models.

Thrive Whanganui's Nicola Patrick is inviting applications for a mentoring pilot programme in Whanganui. Photo / File

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Thrive Whanganui launches mentoring programme

22 Jun, 2018 1:00pm
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A few spaces are still available on a mentoring pilot programme in Whanganui.

A driver left the scene of a two-car crash at the corner of Somme Pde and Kaikokopu Rd on Tuesday. Photo / Stuart Munro

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Driver does a runner after Aramoho crash

21 Jun, 2018 9:00am
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No one was injured in a two-car crash at an Aramoho intersection on Tuesday.

Rivercity Tree Services' Siobhan Marshall (with Pani) and Joe Marshall (with Haare), accountant Lance Green and the team.

THE COUNTRY

From 'what if' to 'what next' for Rivercity Tree Services

20 Jun, 2018 10:30am
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Rivercity Tree Services is celebrating 10 years in business.

New house building has been booming in Whanganui but land with services is now scarce for further development. Photo / Bevan Conley

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui building activity on a high

20 Jun, 2018 7:00am
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Whanganui is continuing to ride the crest of the building boom.

The car is removed from the scene of a fatal accident on Polson St. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

No arrest in fatal Whanganui crash

19 Jun, 2018 7:00am
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Police say they know who was driving a car involved in a fatal crash.

Azaria Timmins is grateful to the 4thekidz Charitable Trust for the comfort packs provided for her children. Photo / Bevan Conley

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Teds provide comfort for traumatised kids

16 Jun, 2018 1:00pm
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The 4thekidz Charitable Trust has provided comfort packs to five Kakatahi children.

Central Glass was on the job early on Thursday morning to fix Mischief on Guyton's broken windows.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Early morning clean-up on cafe's plate

15 Jun, 2018 9:00am
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Business owners faced an early morning clean-up after Guyton St windows were smashed.

Joe Fallen is enjoying his job as a process worker at Axiam Plastics.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE | Business

Plastic fantastic for Joe Fallen

14 Jun, 2018 3:00pm
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Visually impaired Whanganui man Joe Fallen is delighted to be back in the workforce.

Phil Feldon (left) and Swace Izatt are co-owners of Whanganui East business Technoman. Photo / Bevan Conley

WANGANUI CHRONICLE | Business

Not just fun and games for Technoman

13 Jun, 2018 7:30pm
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An internet cafe is a popular part of Technoman's Whanganui East business.

Carla Langmead (left) and Sarah Brierley in the Carla's Coaching for Health space overlooking Victoria's Treasures. Photo / Bevan Conley.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE | Business

Health coach on the move

13 Jun, 2018 11:00am
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Whanganui business Carla's Coaching for Health will open in new premises in July.

PressPatron founder Alex Clark is passionate about ensuring the future of high quality journalism.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Media tech focus for entrepreneur

13 Jun, 2018 7:00am
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A former Whanganui man's company is one of the leading media tech startups in New Zealand.

Dance has become a way of life for Pere Herewini-Te Awa.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Dare started Pere Ceroc dancing

12 Jun, 2018 1:00pm
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Whanganui's Pere Herewini-Te Awa has qualified as a registered Ceroc dance teacher.

Whanganui Police and passersby check on the dirt bike rider after the crash.

NEW ZEALAND

Dirt bike terrifies city pedestrians

11 Jun, 2018 5:00pm
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Pedestrians scrambled for cover when a motorbike was ridden on central city footpaths.

Azaria Timmins and her two youngest children Ariana (2) and Tayahna (4) are terrified after burglars ransacked their home.

NEW ZEALAND

'You try to live your life and bastards like that come around'

9 Jun, 2018 5:00am
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A Kakatahi family are devastated after burglars ransacked their home.

The #BoostYourTown workshop will help businesses promote themselves and their town.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE | Business

Digital workshop promises boost for businesses

6 Jun, 2018 7:00pm
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The #BoostYourTown digital skills workshop is coming to Whanganui on June 28.

April tourism spending was affected by Anzac Day falling on a Wednesday this year.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Holiday timing impacts tourism spending

5 Jun, 2018 3:04pm
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Whanganui and Ruapehu had a drop in tourism spending during April compared with last year.

The rally competitors started at one-minute intervals

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Old-timers hit the road for annual rally

5 Jun, 2018 10:00am
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The Wanganui Vintage Car Club held its annual one-day rally at Queen's Birthday Weekend.

Koha Shed manager Sherron Sunnex says they have a number of fundraising events in the pipeline.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Impromptu sale helps Koha Shed fundraising

5 Jun, 2018 9:00am
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The Koha Shed is plugging away at fundraising to buy the section it occupies.

Single cigarette packet dispensing machines are helping to deter robbers.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Shops shown the tools to combat thieves

3 Jun, 2018 2:08pm
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Police have advised Whanganui businesses on how to reduce the likelihood of being robbed.

Henry Newrick in his office at Heritage House with his latest publishing project, a book about the Whanganui region.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Entrepreneur returns to his roots

3 Jun, 2018 7:00am
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Entrepreneur Henry Newrick's latest project aims to put Whanganui on the map.

Wanganui Enterprises general manager Andy Lynn wants to train his staff and move them on to open employment.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

New range the bee's knees for Wanganui Enterprises

2 Jun, 2018 9:00am
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Wanganui Enterprises is selling its products around New Zealand, often making to order.

Long-serving volunteer Betty Simpson prepares for the next St John book sale.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Long-serving volunteer still going strong

1 Jun, 2018 11:00am
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Whanganui's Betty Simpson has clocked up 67 years as a volunteer with St John.

Mobility scooters now take centre stage for Joe Lett.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Wheels keep turning for evolving Whanganui business Joe Lett

30 May, 2018 11:00am
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Joe Lett has adapted his business, moving from motorbikes to boats to mobility aids.

All but one of 32 submissions received oppose an application for consent to demolish the Thain's building.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Council urged to stop building demolition

29 May, 2018 9:00am
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Submissions on an application to demolish 1 Victoria Ave contain many common themes.

Four-time Bathhurst winner Greg Murphy with young fans (from left) Safiere, Mia, Zaedhyn, Rylee and Pheenyx Apiata.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Murph meets Whanganui fans

26 May, 2018 2:00pm
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Motor racing star Greg Murphy met fans in Whanganui on Friday.

An unusual heart-shaped conjoined fruit was one of the stars of a previous Feijoabulous Festival.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Festival promises feijoa fabulousness

25 May, 2018 3:00pm
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All things feijoa will be celebrated at the Feijoabulous Festival on Sunday, May 27.

Spark's new store is next to the walkway from Victoria Ave through to Farmers.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Spark on the move along Victoria Ave

25 May, 2018 11:00am
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Spark is moving to a shop in the Victoria Retail Centre which has been empty for years.

A hearing date is yet to be set to hear submissions on the application to demolish the Thain's building.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Thain's building future in limbo

25 May, 2018 8:00am
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An application to demolish a Whanganui heritage building has attracted 31 submissions.

Rocking the school are (front from left) Ava McDonough, Olive Caseley, Isabel McNicholl, Jack Watson, Quinn Hutchings and (back from left) Jessica Hardy, Amelie Willis and Harriet Jacobs.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Primary students take on School of Rock

25 May, 2018 7:00am
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Churton School's Jack and the Chicks are rocking up a storm.

A distinctive Gibson Les Paul Jim Beam guitar was stolen in a Balgownie Ave burglary.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Distinctive musical gear stolen

24 May, 2018 1:00pm
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Musical equipment was stolen in the burglary of a Gonville property.

Mary Cameron and Bryce Robb are planning to expand their specialist tree business.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE | Business

Tree company branches into Whanganui

23 May, 2018 9:00am
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A new tree specialist company is operating in Whanganui.

Whanganui's Larsen Collision Repairs is keeping up with changing standards though it only deals with a small number of EVs and hybrid vehicles.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Vehicle repairs increasingly complex

19 May, 2018 6:00am
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Panel beaters are facing more complex work with EVs, hybrids and advanced safety systems.

The cone roundabout at the St Hill/Ridgway intersection has found favour with many motorists.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

New traffic lights have motorists seeing red

18 May, 2018 8:00am
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The new Te Tuaiwi shared pathway is bringing major changes for St Hill St traffic.

Rangitīkei MP Ian McKelvie declared a gift from the New Zealand Racing Board in the Register of Pecuniary Interests.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Local MPs disclose financial interests

17 May, 2018 5:00pm
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MPs for Whanganui, Te Tai Hauāuru and Rangitīkei have declared their financial interests.

A house in Hudson Ave, Bulls, has significant fire and smoke damage after a kitchen fire.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Major damage in Bulls house fire

17 May, 2018 1:00pm
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A Bulls house has been badly damaged by a fire caused by unattended cooking.

Scaffolding has gone up around Sarjeant House in Bell St as renovation of the property begins.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Sarjeant House to reclaim former glory

17 May, 2018 11:00am
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Whanganui heritage property Sarjeant House is being restored inside and out.

There have been five objections so far to an application to demolish the Thain's building.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Submitters oppose demolition application

16 May, 2018 1:00pm
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Submissions on a resource consent application for 1 Victoria Ave close on May 22.

Sharyn Pearce has joined Lyndsay Tait as a partner and director of Tait Pearce Chartered Accountant.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE | Business

Familiar faces at renamed accounting firm

16 May, 2018 7:00am
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Sharyn Pearce is now a director of the firm where she started out in accounting.

Whanganui Police are viewing CCTV footage after a Whanganui River Rd property was burgled.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Burglaries and thefts keep police on toes

15 May, 2018 9:00am
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Whanganui Police are investigating a number of burglaries and thefts from vehicles.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Artists' mural concept wins national award

15 May, 2018 6:00am
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A Whanganui mural concept has won a Keep New Zealand Beautiful competition.

Rob van Dort and Richie with the South Africa Red Ensign flying in honour of van Dort's grandmother Elsie van Dort who was born in Hopetown, South Africa, in 1906.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Flying the flag in Parsons St

14 May, 2018 4:22pm
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A Whanganui teacher is flying flags, and providing a bit of education, in Parsons St.

Long-serving staff members Terri Coopland (30 years) (left) and Sue Austin (19 years) cut the anniversary cake with Mars Petcare plant manager Derek Pickering. Photo / Stuart Munro

WANGANUI CHRONICLE | Business

Mars Petcare celebrates 25 years in Whanganui

13 May, 2018 4:02pm
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Mars Petcare celebrates 25 years in Whanganui.

A free seminar is being held to help small business owners prevent crime. Photo / File

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Crime prevention help for small firms

11 May, 2018 2:00pm
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Whanganui Police, Safer Whanganui and SelectaDNA offering free advice.

Enjoying their new workplace in a renovated villa are Cuban Belle staff (from left) Stan Manthyng, Sarah Allison and Meila Cvitanovich.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE | Business

Hola to Cuban Belle

10 May, 2018 7:00pm
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A new Whanganui cafe has taken its inspiration from a cigar label.

Renee Matthews-Cooper is loving her new job as the operator of Mac Hole Drillers.

BUSINESS

It's an offal job but someone's got to ...

9 May, 2018 3:00pm
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Renee Matthews-Cooper is in her element operating Mac Hole Drillers.

Stacey Jones is selling her candles in more than 150 stores in New Zealand and will soon move into the Asian market.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE | Business

Asia the next target for Kingdom

9 May, 2018 9:00am
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A Whanganui-based candle business will soon be selling in the Asian market.

Poachers in the Ahu Ahu Valley have been caught by Whanganui Police. Photo / File

THE COUNTRY

Poachers in rural residents' sights

8 May, 2018 5:00pm
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Poachers are being caught by police thanks to help from the Whanganui rural community.

Roy Biggs was recognised by the New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology for his food industry contribution and leadership. Photo / Bevan Conley

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui consultant leads food safety charge

7 May, 2018 8:00pm
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Whanganui's Roy Biggs says his award-winning career has been a matter of "luck".

Kill

5 May, 2018 11:02am
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Desiree Wright (left) and Linda Spence in Whanganui's family-owned Video Ezy store.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Owners undecided on Whanganui Video Ezy's future

4 May, 2018 2:00pm
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Whanganui's Video Ezy owners are contemplating the future of the store.

Judges Rob Dines and Faye Pearson-Green discuss the Whanganui entrant in the House of the Year competition.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE | Property

House of Year entrant a little bit country

4 May, 2018 1:00pm
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Registered Master Builders House of the Year judges visited Whanganui this week.

A bust of James K Baxter is on display at Paige's Book Gallery. Photo / Bevan Conley

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Fundraising on track for Baxter statue

3 May, 2018 10:00am
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The Guyton Group is on target with fundraising for a bronze statue of poet James K Baxter.

The Co-operative Bank's Whanganui staff (from left) Tarsha Boniface, Jon Palmer, Jeanne Stewart, David Hoekstra and Penny Sell celebrate being named the top branch. Photo / Bevan Conley

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Top of tree for Whanganui bank branch

2 May, 2018 1:00pm
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The Co-operative Bank's Whanganui team has been named the best branch.

Victoria Nails owner Anna Wilsher (left) and beauty and massage therapist Joan Wong had a busy first week in the new salon. Photo / Bevan Conley

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

New Whanganui salon nails it

2 May, 2018 11:00am
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A new nail and spa salon in Victoria Ave is off to a flying start.

Cancer patient Keith Hindson was affected by delays in the diagnosis of his lesion, caused by Dr Peter Liston's failings. Photo / Stuart Munro

NEW ZEALAND

Oral surgeon to appeal misconduct penalty

1 May, 2018 9:00am
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The charges arose from the care of Whanganui's Keith Hindson, who developed tongue cancer.

Loading a train at the Direct Connect terminal.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

How rail put Whanganui back on track

1 May, 2018 7:00am
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The Whanganui-Castlecliff rail line is seeing increasing loads of exports and imports.

Noah Libeou (15 months) and mum Claire get up close to a horse.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

$3000 boost for Riding for the Disabled

30 Apr, 2018 7:01am
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Wanganui Riding for the Disabled boosts fundraising coffers with car boot sale.

A mural in his yard brings back memories of growing up in Stratford for Whanganui resident Tony Liversedge.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Mountain mural brings childhood memories

28 Apr, 2018 9:00am
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A scene of Mt Taranaki adorns a formerly bare wall at a Durie Hill property.

Police say marking or engraving your tools will help reduce the risk of them being stolen.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Burglars focus on power tools

26 Apr, 2018 5:00pm
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Whanganui Police are warning that burglars are targeting power tools.

Dentist on Glasgow owner Dr Vasu Atluri at work in one of the upgraded surgeries.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whole new look for Dentist on Glasgow

25 Apr, 2018 1:00pm
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Dentist on Glasgow has new staff and a new-look premises.

Fastway Couriers franchisees Graham and Denise Clarke have more trophies to add to their collection. Photo / Stuart Munro

WANGANUI CHRONICLE | Business

Team approach scores courier company top honours

25 Apr, 2018 11:00am
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Fastway Couriers Wanganui has been named the company's top franchise.