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State houses in Gonville are bring removed to make way for new builds. Photo/ Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

State houses removed as HNZ prepare for rebuilds

15 Feb, 2019 5:00pm
2 minutes to read

Twenty-three homes to be built over next two years.

[130219WCLGMosston-2.JPG] Mosston School pupils Monique and Harvey are worried about the safety of students biking to school. Photo/ Lewis Gardner

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Mosston pupils want to bike to school but can't

14 Feb, 2019 5:02am
4 minutes to read

School pleads to council to address safety concerns

Roxi Douglas, Malcolm Whitlock and son Hunter are the new owners of The Citadel. Photo/ Zaryd Wilson

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Business

Meet The Citadel's new owners

12 Feb, 2019 5:00am
4 minutes to read

The Citadel coffee shop has a couple of new owners.

Green Party immigration spokesperson Golriz Ghahraman (centre) and Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway speaking at the announcement of Whanganui becoming a refugee resettlement centre.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Editorial: Let's sort out 'our backyard', refugees included

11 Feb, 2019 2:31pm
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WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui can house refugees, city leaders say

9 Feb, 2019 5:00am
4 minutes to read

City leaders say refugees will have positive impact on Whanganui

Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway was in Whanganui's announcing the city as a new refugee resettlement location. Photo/ Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui to become refugee resettlement city

7 Feb, 2019 5:20pm
4 minutes to read

Refugees will begin arriving in Whanganui in 2020

Emma Parsons was the first female home in the NZ Masters Games duathlon super sprint. Photo/ Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Sport

NZMG: Duathlon winners add to growing medal haul

7 Feb, 2019 11:15am
2 minutes to read

Short course proves challenging for seasoned endurance athletes.

Dyanna Benny travelled from Australia to compete at the Downer New Zealand Masters Games. Photo/ Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

2500km trip to compete in the games without registering

7 Feb, 2019 7:00am
2 minutes to read

Overseas competitor's near mishap

Duathelte Prue Paulger shows off the special Waitangi Day medal given out at the Downer New Zealand Masters Games yesterday. Photo/ Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

NZ Masters Games marks Waitangi Day with special medal

7 Feb, 2019 5:00am
2 minutes to read

Not too late to register for Downer New Zealand Masters Games.

Nine-month-old American bulldog Mack has been laid to rest in Rangitikei. Photo/ Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Missing Rangitikei dog "now laid to rest in the garden"

6 Feb, 2019 4:17pm
Quick Read

Owner thanks community for support

Colin Whitlock was a keen sportsman and is pictured here representing his beloved city at Millenium Stadium in Wales.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Obituary: Colin Whitlock 'got the best out of people'

2 Feb, 2019 8:00am
4 minutes to read

Former council CE remembered for contribution to the city

Jerram Gudsell is selling brioche bun burgers at the Slim's food truck on Ridgway St. Photo/ Zaryd Wilson

LIFESTYLE | Food & Drink

Slim's food truck moves into Ridgway St

2 Feb, 2019 5:45am
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There's a delicious new food offering in the Ridgway St pop-up space.

Riah King-Wall took up the role of arts adviser to Whanganui District Council in 2017.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Council's 10-year plan to back creative sector

1 Feb, 2019 9:00am
3 minutes to read

Plan to harness Whanganui's creative sector.

The old Putorino landfill in Rangitikei has been exposed after the Rangitikei River changed its course last year. Photo/ Supplied

THE COUNTRY

Rangitīkei River to be diverted after landfill exposed

30 Jan, 2019 5:00pm
2 minutes to read

Cost and time frame not yet known.

Mack is a nine-month-old American bulldog who has been missing since Monday afternoon.

THE COUNTRY

Have you seen Mack? Puppy missing after falling in river

30 Jan, 2019 11:01am
2 minutes to read

Rafts, drones used in search for missing puppy

Artists Open Studios event coordinator Kat Wade shows off the new trail guide for 2019. Photo/ Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Cover price as Artists Open Studios guides launched

29 Jan, 2019 5:00am
2 minutes to read

Guide to artists trail goes on sale

Kiwi richlisters Susie and Guy Haddleton, left, announce what will become an annual sponsorship of opera talent at the New Zealand Opera School.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Millionaire's pledge to Whanganui opera event

28 Jan, 2019 9:43am
2 minutes to read

Rich-lister puts money behind Whanganui's opera talent

Midwest Ferries want to operate a ferry service from Whanganui to the South Island.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

No MoU deal for Midwest Ferries

26 Jan, 2019 5:00am
2 minutes to read

Back to the drawing board for ferry company.

Tap water has been running with a brown tinge in Whanganui.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui water discoloured after dirty water enters system

24 Jan, 2019 8:21am
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Council says water is still safe

Whanganui rural firefighter Aaron Hartley is being deployed to Tasmania to help fight multiple bush fires. Photo/ Lewis Gardner

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui man to fight Tasmanian fires

24 Jan, 2019 7:00am
2 minutes to read

Whanganui firefighter joins 20 Kiwis in Australia.

Sport Whanganui chief executive Danny Jonas and community sport manager Jodie Brunger are

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Vandals strike Community Bike Park

23 Jan, 2019 4:25pm
2 minutes to read

Vow to not let vandals win.

Shar Te Tue and Christina Ivar with the large old plum tree which split in two during high winds on Monday. Photo/ Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Wild Whanganui wind fells trees

22 Jan, 2019 4:08pm
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High winds battered Whanganui over anniversary weekend.

More new dwelling consents were issued for Whanganui in 2018 than any other time in the last six years. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Building boom reflects good economy, says mayor

20 Jan, 2019 5:00am
2 minutes to read

Figures reveal building boom in Whanganui

Jeff Jones gets the crowd going early on Friday afternoon. Photos/ Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Sounds of the country in Marton this weekend

18 Jan, 2019 4:45pm
2 minutes to read

Almost 500 camper vans parked up for Marton festival.

Downer New Zealand Masters Games entries could be on track to top 2017. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Final push for Masters Games entries

18 Jan, 2019 6:00am
2 minutes to read

Registrations will be open throughout Games.

Aranui School towards the north of Castlecliff has a 24/7 access defibrillator. Photo/ James Barron

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui's life saving map

18 Jan, 2019 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Suburb now has three lifesaving AEDs

Mark Ward took over as chief executive of Whanganui and Partners this month. Photo / Lewis Gardner

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Meet Whanganui and Partners' new chief exec

17 Jan, 2019 5:00am
4 minutes to read

New Whanganui and Partners chief executive on board.

Security camera footage captures a person of interest, who may know something about the lock tampering at Waverley's Black Bull Liquor store.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Staff locked out of bottle store after keyhole glued

15 Jan, 2019 6:00pm
2 minutes to read

Owner cuts locks to open store for customers.

Midwest Ferries plan to run a ferry service to the South Island.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Ferry proposal MoU up in air

15 Jan, 2019 12:54pm
3 minutes to read

Council CE says ferry proposal would take a "brave investor".

Gavin Scriviner has won his way through to the Wanganui men's open singles final. Photo/ Lewis Gardner

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Sport

Men's open singles finalists found

14 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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Two remain in search for open singles champion

Ben Smith presents John McIlraith with his baggy cap for playing 25 games for Wanganui before the start of play on Saturday.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Sport

Cricket: Sherriff's fighting knock saves Wanganui

13 Jan, 2019 7:55pm
4 minutes to read

Final session fight earns draw for young side.

Turakina-born Paige Hourigan competes at the ASB Classic in Auckland this month.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Sport

Hourigan home after breakthrough tournament

12 Jan, 2019 5:01am
5 minutes to read

Turakina tennis star come home after ASB Classic run

Whanganui band Kessel are gearing up for a big 2019.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Kessel rocking in 2019

11 Jan, 2019 2:00pm
3 minutes to read

Gig will raise funds for trashed record studio

Whanganui District Council has spent $400,000 on a new cremator at Aramoho Cemetery. Photo/ Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui's new $400,000 cremator

9 Jan, 2019 5:18am
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Council seeks consent renewal for cremation services.

Paige Hourigan plays in her maiden ASB Classic last week. Photo / Getty Images

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui's world-class sports production line

8 Jan, 2019 11:00am
2 minutes to read

Another Whanganui athlete goes from the grassroots to the world stage.

Mayor Hamish McDouall tests the recently re-installed swing at Mosquito Point.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Seven wins the Chronicle had in 2018

5 Jan, 2019 10:11am
4 minutes to read

Local Chronicle stories go into bat for our community

Brian Johnson is a long-time Downer New Zealand Masters Games volunteer. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

No Masters Games without volunteers

4 Jan, 2019 6:40am
2 minutes to read

Volunteers keep games ticking

The Downer New Zealand Masters Games signals a new era for the three-decade old event.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Lifestyle

Behind the drive to revive the New Zealand Masters games

29 Dec, 2018 8:00am
8 minutes to read

Big effort to brings locals out for Masters Games

Parts of Victoria Ave could be considered priority areas for earthquake strengthening in Whanganui. Photo/ Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Council to mull priority areas for earthquake strengthening

29 Dec, 2018 7:29am
3 minutes to read

The public will get a say on which earthquake-prone buildings are a priority to address.

Paul Fletcher from the Common Ground with trainee Tom Ross.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui CBD rejuvenation gathers steam

28 Dec, 2018 8:00am
3 minutes to read

Pop-up cafe and conversation station bring people into the city

State Highway 4 between Whanganui and Raetihi had a series on slips this week. Photo/ Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

SH4 re-opens following slips

27 Dec, 2018 4:21pm
Quick Read

Stop/go signals remain in place

Manihera Ngataierua gets some air before splashing down at the Whanganui East Pool on Boxing Day. Photo/ Lewis Gardner

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui East Pool opens for summer

27 Dec, 2018 1:00pm
Quick Read

East pool will be open until March

An outdoor stage and bar will form part of the Downer New Zealand Masters Games village at the War Memorial Centre. Image/ Sophie Ross

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Games village goes local and adds pop-up bar

27 Dec, 2018 12:30pm
2 minutes to read

Locals get chance to shine at games village.

Fans flocked to the annual Boxing Day Cemetery Circuit. Photo / Lewis Gardner

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Sun comes out for Whanganui's big race day

26 Dec, 2018 4:30pm
2 minutes to read

Thrills, spills, sun and fun at annual Boxing Day street races.

Christmas Day slips have closed the Parapara road

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Parapara road closed again after Christmas Day slips

26 Dec, 2018 10:35am
Quick Read

No word on when SH4 will re-open

Whanganui's airport manager Phil McBride has issued a warning to drone operators. Photo/ Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Warning to Whanganui drone operators

24 Dec, 2018 1:14pm
2 minutes to read

Big fines for drone pilots who break aviation rules.

The Whanganui Regional Museum will now not re-open until March.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui museum delays re-opening

21 Dec, 2018 5:30am
Quick Read

Consent and installation halt January opening

Whanganui District Council chief executive Kym Fell and and W&W Construction foreman Rob Bradley can't get into a safe in the council's Guyton St building.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Cracked! Old Whanganui council safe opened

19 Dec, 2018 5:06pm
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and in it they found...

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Who has the code to the council's safe?

19 Dec, 2018 6:30am
Quick Read

What's the code to council's safe?

Waimarino Volunteer Rural Fire Force members Pete Pehi (left) and John Chapman (right) reinstalling the restored Raetihi sign and plough.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

New signs point to revitalised Raetihi

15 Dec, 2018 3:00pm
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Spruce-up for sign and symbol welcoming visitors to Raetihi.

A new report reveals a housing shortage in Whanganui. Photo/ Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui housing in crisis

15 Dec, 2018 2:48am
4 minutes to read

Council to look at tackling housing shortage in Whanganui

A power cut contributed to septic tank wastewater flowing into Mowhanau Stream. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui District Council fined $21,000 over Mowhanau stream pollution

14 Dec, 2018 10:51am
4 minutes to read

Portion of fine will go towards cleaning stream

Details of Whanganui iwi's treaty settlement discussions with the Crown, leaked to the Chronicle in November, have been confirmed.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Mayor slams Treaty settlement leak

13 Dec, 2018 6:00am
4 minutes to read

Treaty settlement will benefit the entire community, says mayor Hamish McDouall.

Whanganui and Partners along with the Whanganui and Rangitikei district councils will look at the potential medicinal plant industry in the region.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

$35,000 to study medicinal plants

8 Dec, 2018 7:00am
2 minutes to read

Council back study into growing medicinal plants in the region

There is strong support for a council-led recycling collection in Whanganui. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

The household waste survey results are in ...

7 Dec, 2018 4:55pm
3 minutes to read

Survey results show the community is split over a council-led waste collection.

The Raise the VeloRoof group is $500,000 closer to putting a roof on Whanganui's velodrome.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui Velodrome roof $500,000 closer

7 Dec, 2018 8:02am
2 minutes to read

Boost for velodrome roof project

It looked more like winter than December in Taihape after a hailstorm blasted the town. Photo/ Taihape Community Development Trust

NEW ZEALAND

Taihape blasted by 10 minute hailstorm

6 Dec, 2018 2:22pm
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Hail stones were the size of a 10c piece.

Whanganui and Partners acting general manager Paul Chaplow says businesses and jobs have been created in Whanganui this year. Photo/ Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui and Partners look to new era in 2019

5 Dec, 2018 4:00pm
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The economic development agency is gearing up for a new chapter in 2019.

Melissa Walsh and her children Hayley, 10, Jaxs, 4 and Bailey, 15, face a stressful Christmas. Photo / Jacob McSweeny

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Editorial: Whanganui's boom creates growing pains

5 Dec, 2018 12:00pm
2 minutes to read

Housing crunch a symptom of fast growth

Perry Newburn has made two attempts to break the record for running the length of New Zealand.

SPORT

Charity runner admits travelling parts of NZ journey by car

4 Dec, 2018 11:42am
2 minutes to read

Runner says 1975 record still stands as conditions and road length different in 2018.

Whanganui district councillor Hadleigh Reid has purchased a Tesla S Model. Photo/ Zaryd Wilson

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Councillors' electrifying new purchase

4 Dec, 2018 7:00am
3 minutes to read

Councillor says electric vehicles will become more accessible.

A Whanganui District Council worker tests out the new Mosquito Point swing ahead of Monday's ceremony to mark its return. Photo/ Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Popular Mosquito Point swing returns

3 Dec, 2018 6:00am
3 minutes to read

Councillors' decision to get swing returned overrides official advice.