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Zaryd Wilson
Whanganui Chronicle editor
Whanganui

Zaryd Wilson is Whanganui Chronicle editor

We are your advocate, Aotearoa. Uncovering stories that matter, asking hard-hitting questions of those in power, live-blogging sport events, monitoring the highs and lows of the NZX and providing Premium expert opinion and analysis. Bringing you distinctive, quality journalism and breaking news from across New Zealand and around the world. With specialists working together to create indepth reads, engaging video, and unmissable podcasts.

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Bird numbers at Whanganui's Virginia Lake aviary slashed
New Zealand

Bird numbers at Whanganui's Virginia Lake aviary slashed

01 Oct 04:00 PM
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Digital issues now make up a huge part of Whanganui libraries' borrowing
New Zealand

Digital issues now make up a huge part of Whanganui libraries' borrowing

01 Oct 04:00 PM

Have you been to the library recently?

Whanganui dog report reveals one big change in behaviour
New Zealand

Whanganui dog report reveals one big change in behaviour

25 Sep 04:00 PM

Five years ago wandering dogs was “a massive problem”. But things have changed.

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‘Get over it’: Consent nearer for Taupō Quay homeless hub
New Zealand

‘Get over it’: Consent nearer for Taupō Quay homeless hub

22 Sep 05:00 PM

“I think we’ve stepped up in an area where there has been a void.”

Person seriously injured in Whanganui crash
New Zealand

Person seriously injured in Whanganui crash

21 Sep 10:32 PM

The Serious Crash Unit has been advised of the Okoia crash.

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Call for safe public access to 'one of the jewels in Whanganui’s crown'
New Zealand

Call for safe public access to 'one of the jewels in Whanganui’s crown'

21 Sep 05:00 PM

'It’s indicative of the strong desire to use Matipo Park.'

‘A community determining what they need’: At-risk Pūtiki wants its own emergency response
New Zealand

‘A community determining what they need’: At-risk Pūtiki wants its own emergency response

19 Sep 05:00 PM

“What you want in an emergency is a community well prepared to respond on their own."

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Light jog or chasing a PB? Here’s Whanganui’s best running spots
New Zealand

Light jog or chasing a PB? Here’s Whanganui’s best running spots

15 Sep 05:00 PM

Which is your favourite?

Council to review security as staff vulnerable
New Zealand

Council to review security as staff vulnerable

08 Sep 05:00 PM

"Staff disclosed incidents of members of the public coming behind the counter."

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Ratepayers ‘picking up the bill’ for city’s growth
New Zealand

Ratepayers ‘picking up the bill’ for city’s growth

25 Aug 05:00 PM

It could equate to $35-$40 million.

Phone a friend: NZ’s two degrees of separation and the stolen backpack
New Zealand

Phone a friend: NZ’s two degrees of separation and the stolen backpack

25 Aug 03:39 AM

“You’ve got to love small-town New Zealand."

Fire investigator onsite to determine cause of Avenue Hotel fire
New Zealand

Fire investigator onsite to determine cause of Avenue Hotel fire

24 Jul 05:00 PM

Four fire appliances attended, along with an operational support wagon.

‘It was very scary’: Firefighters called to blaze at Whanganui hotel
New Zealand

‘It was very scary’: Firefighters called to blaze at Whanganui hotel

23 Jul 08:26 AM

"It was pretty well alight.”

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Chronicle Q&A: Michael Wilson on secret to mini golf and more
New Zealand

Chronicle Q&A: Michael Wilson on secret to mini golf and more

25 Jun 05:00 PM

"There are a few holes that can mess up your scorecard a lot."

My Perfect Weekend: Quality time in the great outdoors
New Zealand

My Perfect Weekend: Quality time in the great outdoors

21 Apr 05:00 PM

"That whole experience for us is free"

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'An integral part of the city': Meet the new Sarjeant Gallery director Andrew Clifford
New Zealand

'An integral part of the city': Meet the new Sarjeant Gallery director Andrew Clifford

07 Apr 05:00 PM

'What we have here tells the story of Whanganui.'

Crews battle Hāwera bank blaze
New Zealand

Crews battle Hāwera bank blaze

25 Feb 09:13 PM

Crew from around Taranaki have been called.

‘We get along like two good mates’: Couple's special Valentine's Day
New Zealand

‘We get along like two good mates’: Couple's special Valentine's Day

13 Feb 04:00 PM

Richard and June Thomasen married on February 14, 1953.

Whanganui Collegiate confirms Covid 19 case
New Zealand|Education

Whanganui Collegiate confirms Covid 19 case

22 Feb 05:45 AM

'This is a situation which we have been preparing for.'

Māori Business Awards to celebrate success in 'new normal'
Kahu

Māori Business Awards to celebrate success in 'new normal'

07 Jun 05:00 PM

Entries close on Friday for what will be the biennial awards' third edition.

Listen: The Whanganui Chronicle Podcast for November 18
Kahu

Listen: The Whanganui Chronicle Podcast for November 18

18 Nov 12:57 AM

Listen to the 21st episode of the Whanganui Chronicle podcast

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Editorial: 150 job losses huge blow to Whanganui as Mars Petcare pulls out
Business

Editorial: 150 job losses huge blow to Whanganui as Mars Petcare pulls out

04 Nov 09:10 PM

Our thoughts on the Mars Petcare closure and the loss of 150 jobs

Seven wins the Chronicle had in 2018
Crime

Seven wins the Chronicle had in 2018

04 Jan 09:11 PM

Local Chronicle stories go into bat for our community

Taihape blasted by 10 minute hailstorm
New Zealand

Taihape blasted by 10 minute hailstorm

06 Dec 01:22 AM

Hail stones were the size of a 10c piece.

Charity runner admits travelling parts of NZ journey by car
Sport

Charity runner admits travelling parts of NZ journey by car

03 Dec 10:42 PM

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

Six assaults on Whanganui Prison staff in one week
New Zealand

Six assaults on Whanganui Prison staff in one week

09 Nov 04:00 PM

More assaults have followed a damning report into violence at Whanganui Prison.

Truck rolls south of Turakina
New Zealand

Truck rolls south of Turakina

04 Nov 09:15 PM

Early morning accident in Rangitikei

Complaint after councillor called rival 'dopehead'
New Zealand

Complaint after councillor called rival 'dopehead'

31 Oct 05:46 PM

Horizons councillor said rival lived in "his own pathetic world".

Welcome to the Truman Show: The Kiwi bloggers putting their lives online
Lifestyle

Welcome to the Truman Show: The Kiwi bloggers putting their lives online

06 Oct 07:00 PM

The Whanganui bloggers putting their lives online

Mobile trader boss shares concerns about industry
Business

Mobile trader boss shares concerns about industry

19 Sep 08:00 PM

Mobile trader boss shares concerns but says his company is above board.

Flying high: An 80th birthday present to remember
New Zealand

Flying high: An 80th birthday present to remember

16 Sep 06:00 PM

It's not everyone's way to mark their 80th birthday treat, but it's one to remember.

Machete Clan in national spotlight
Entertainment

Machete Clan in national spotlight

04 Sep 08:00 PM

Rap group finds voice in Whanganui party scene

Forestry sale gets OIO approval
Business

Forestry sale gets OIO approval

04 Sep 05:45 PM

The sale proceeds will reduce council debt from the wastewater treatment plant.

'Nightmare' 10 days in Bali detention
New Zealand|Crime

'Nightmare' 10 days in Bali detention

29 Aug 04:20 AM

Bali not all sun, sand and Bintangs for family wedding party.

Updated: One in hospital following crash between car and truck
New Zealand

Updated: One in hospital following crash between car and truck

23 Aug 09:45 PM

Motorists advised to take care through crash site

Kaye in town to speak with principals
Education

Kaye in town to speak with principals

17 Aug 11:00 PM

Decreasing teacher workload would help secure teacher pay deal, Nikki Kaye says

From the back yard to the White Ferns
Cricket

From the back yard to the White Ferns

17 Aug 10:00 PM

"I want to be one of the best cricketers in the world," says Jess Watkin.