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Karen Ellett was heavily involved in the Whanganui arts community. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Artist on the hunt for wall in mural project to remember Karen Ellett

27 Jan, 2020 5:00am
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Community raises $3000 for street mural to remember much-loved artist.

Construction work at the site of the new Upokongaro Cycleway Bridge began in early 2019. Photo / Bevan Conley

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Editorial: Council silence over Upokongaro bridge feeds frustration

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

The public might understand the full story.

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

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Sport

Best of 2019: Hourigan home after breakthrough tournament

29 Dec, 2019 2:01pm
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Turakina tennis star come home after ASB Classic run

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

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Best of 2019: No Masters Games without volunteers

25 Dec, 2019 1:00pm
2 minutes to read

Volunteers keep games ticking

Volunteers Mandy Cresswell and Raewyn Overton-Stuart served up one of 450 meals. Photos / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui Christmas dinner all about community

25 Dec, 2019 12:23pm
2 minutes to read

Carols, food and community and Whanganui dinner.

The Whanganui Rural Community Board is a voice for rural voters at Whanganui District Council.

THE COUNTRY

Editorial: Where are Whanganui's rural leaders?

11 Dec, 2019 5:00am
2 minutes to read

The rural community has voice, but who wants to use it?

Street artist Gina Kiel at the 2019 Whanganui Walls street art festival. Photo / Yoshi Travel Films

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Whanganui Walls to return in 2020

7 Dec, 2019 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Music to be added to popular street art festival.

Mainstreet Whanganui's Des Warahi and Whanganui District Council's Ellen Young will speak at the public event. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

What's going on with Majestic Square? Here's how to find out

7 Dec, 2019 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Public will get chance to have a say.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern spent the weekend in Whanganui for the Labour Party conference. Photo / Lewis Gardner

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Ardern on regional development, refugees and her election promises

2 Dec, 2019 5:01am
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Ardern backs PGF for regional projects.

A dog tested positive for parvovirus while at the Whanganui pound. Photo / File

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Dogs put down after parvo scare at Whanganui pound

29 Nov, 2019 5:05am
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Dog isolated after testing positive for virus.

Paige Conley and Caity Lambert at the Durie Hill Kindergarten Colour Chaos Fun Walk fundraiser.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Listen: The Whanganui Chronicle Podcast for November 18

18 Nov, 2019 1:57pm
2 minutes to read

Listen to the 21st episode of the Whanganui Chronicle podcast

Mars Petcare has operated in Whanganui for 26 years.

BUSINESS

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

5 Nov, 2019 10:10am
2 minutes to read

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

The massive slip which closed the Parapara road has been the big story of the month. Photo/ Mark Brimblecombe

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Slips, shoplifting attempts, Rugby World Cup and a UFC champ: Listen to our latest podcast

16 Oct, 2019 3:46pm
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Listen as we review and preview the big news of the month.

Firefighters on scene at Kitchener St fire late Sunday afternoon.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Fire crews on scene of Kitchener St blaze

14 Oct, 2019 8:00am
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Firefighters are on the scene.

Whanganui District Council will stay relatively unchanged for the next three years.

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Editorial: Why this was a status quo election

14 Oct, 2019 5:00am
2 minutes to read

Even before the campaign began there was a hint it was going to be that way.

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
3 minutes to read

Brent Crossan and James Barron earn seats at the table.

More logs will be leaving Whanganui's Eastown rail yard from today. Photo / Bevan Conley

THE COUNTRY

Six forestry wagons a day added to Whanganui's KiwiRail service

7 Oct, 2019 6:00am
3 minutes to read

Rail service could be extended even further with forecast demand.

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Mars closure will be major and significant

2 Oct, 2019 5:00am
2 minutes to read

Big task to create 150 jobs for Mars workers.

More than 3000 more people call Whanganui home than in 2013 and Castlecliff is a large part of that growth.

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Whanganui's population boom is good and bad. Now we need a plan.

25 Sep, 2019 5:00am
2 minutes to read

Whanganui's decline is over. Now what?

Wanganui Athletic's Scott Burney opened the scoring in Saturday's entertaining Charity Cup final. Photo/ Lewis Gardner.

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Stunning free kick seals Charity Cup for Wanganui Athletic

8 Sep, 2019 11:30am
4 minutes to read

Result seals three-peat for club over Whanganui rivals.

Anthonie Tonnon performed Rail Land over the summer and is now bringing it to Whanganui. Photo/ File

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Anthonie Tonnon's Rail Land arrives home

15 Aug, 2019 2:05pm
6 minutes to read

Rail Land is a musical journey of the mind.

Red Sox Grayson Burston and Wanganui City's Jordan Joblin-Hall race for the ball during Saturday's Federation League match at Wembley Park. Photo/ Lewis Gardner

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Football: Scoring blitz sinks City

11 Aug, 2019 12:46pm
4 minutes to read

Leslie scores seven minute hat-trick to stun Wanganui City.

Athletic's Jude Hiri gets caught by City's Max Davidson. Photo/ Lewis Gardner

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Football: Derby drought frustrates Whanganui rivals

14 Jul, 2019 5:58pm
4 minutes to read

Whanganui rivals in consecutive stalemates.

DoC is urging people to keep away from seals that come ashore on Whanganui's beaches.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Listen: The Whanganui Chronicle Podcast for July 8

8 Jul, 2019 3:50pm
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A weekly wrap and discussion of the week's news

Wanganui Athletic goalscorer Divnesh Dayal rises to head the ball in Saturday's Federation League clash with Hokowhitu FC at Wembley Park. Photo / Lewis Gardner

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Football: Athletic earn back-to-back wins as derby looms

7 Jul, 2019 11:14am
4 minutes to read

Athletic put three past Hokowhitu

Chris Hayton has set up Brews on Drews. Photo/ Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

New shop for your top drop

5 Jul, 2019 3:33pm
2 minutes to read

Drews Ave store opens doors to brewers.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Listen: The Whanganui Chronicle Podcast for July 2

2 Jul, 2019 4:53pm
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A weekly wrap and discussion of the week's news

Bill Tanner's 50 years as a football referee was recognised with a guard of honour at Wembley Park. Photo/ Bevan Conley.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Listen: The Whanganui Chronicle Podcast for June 17

17 Jun, 2019 11:39am
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A weekly wrap and discussion of the week's news

Whanganui-raised comedian Ray O'Leary has had a rapid rise in the New Zealand comedy scene. Photos/ Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Ray O'Leary's rapid rise in comedy

15 Jun, 2019 9:12am
7 minutes to read

Ray O'Leary on dark comedy, philosophy and making a living being funny

The demolition of Kaitoke Hall has got people talking.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Listen: The Whanganui Chronicle Podcast for June 10

10 Jun, 2019 4:00pm
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A weekly wrap and discussion of the week's news

Wanganui City's Dan Aplin kept North End's defenders busy in Saturday's win over North End.

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City upend North End

9 Jun, 2019 3:23pm
4 minutes to read

Wembley Park could well become a fortress again.

Lety and Pat Beers are The Schizophonics.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

The Schizophonics to bring wildly energetic show to Whanganui

27 May, 2019 3:22pm
4 minutes to read

US act influenced by 1960s NZ group Chants R&B

Wanganui Athletic's Jake Simcox has eyes for the ball during Saturday's loss to Napier Marist at Wembley Park. Photo/ Lewis Gardner

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Football: Athletic go goalless again in Napier loss

26 May, 2019 2:41pm
4 minutes to read

Familiar story of Athletic failing to capitalise on opportunities.

Volunteer Whanganui's 1000th volunteer Christine Faulls (front) with staff members Elizabeth Sanson (left) and Sandra Rickey. Photo/ Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Lifestyle

Listen: The Whanganui Chronicle Podcast for May 20

20 May, 2019 2:17pm
2 minutes to read

Whanganui's 1000th volunteer, homelessness and the little fire brigade that could

Eastside Dairy owner Peter Clarke is retiring and selling up after more than two decades.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Lifestyle

Listen: The Whanganui Chronicle Podcast for May 13

13 May, 2019 1:52pm
2 minutes to read

The Chronicle weekly podcast discussing the news of the week

The Chronicle's three-part series takes a deep look at Whanganui's water.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Editorial: Why is Whanganui's water so hard? Our series looks at that and more

9 May, 2019 5:01am
2 minutes to read

The Chronicle lifts the lid on Whanganui's water

Wanganui Athletic's Scott Burney in a goal-mouth scramble with Havelock North's Campbell Whitworth and Nick Hayward. Photo/ Lewis Gardner

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Football: Wanganui Athletic 'humbled' by rampant Havelock North

5 May, 2019 1:53pm
4 minutes to read

Grunwald returns to run rings around former club

Wanganui Athletic's Jude Hiri holds off Massey University's Blair Lankshear at Wembley Park on Saturday. Photos/ Lewis Gardner

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Sport

Satherley strike seals first win for Athletic

28 Apr, 2019 6:56pm
4 minutes to read

Athletic win gives confidence boost ahead of hosting Havelock North.

The Gutbuster was one of several Easter weekend events held around the region.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Listen: The Whanganui Chronicle Podcast for April 23

23 Apr, 2019 12:34pm
Quick Read

A weekly news wrap, look ahead and insight into the Chronicle newsroom

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Listen: The Chronicle Podcast for April 15

15 Apr, 2019 2:00pm
Quick Read

The latest instalment of The Whanganui Chronicle Podcast

North End's Jake Erskine, left, and Athletic's Will King eye the ball in Saturday's Federation League match at Wembley Park. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Sport

Deja vu as Athletic pipped by North End

14 Apr, 2019 1:32pm
4 minutes to read

Federation League action from Wembley Park

Comedian Rhian Wood-Hill lost a bet and is walking the long way to Auckland. But he's using his journey to bring awareness to Lifeline.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

NZ Comedian Rhian Wood-Hill hits Whanganui on 500 mile journey for Lifeline

12 Apr, 2019 2:59pm
4 minutes to read

Comedian's reason for walking for Lifeline

Tom Carroll plays a pūtātara shell trumpet with Alistair Fraser during last month's Artists Open Studios. Photos/ Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui taonga pūoro carver Tom Carroll opens workshop doors

8 Apr, 2019 4:20pm
4 minutes to read

Pair team up to shine light on locally produced Taonga pūoro

The Anzac Pde flood repairs have been pushed out to September. Photo/ Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Listen: The Chronicle Podcast for April 8

8 Apr, 2019 12:15pm
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A brief weekly news wrap and insight into the Chronicle newsroom

Wanganui Athletic's Ryan Holden loses possession in Saturday's Federation League derby against Wanganui City. Photo/ Lewis Gardner

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Sport

Football: Whanganui rivals grind out stalemate in season opener

7 Apr, 2019 2:26pm
4 minutes to read

Yellow cards plague opening round Whanganui derby.

The Whanganui Walls street art festival has been a hot topic in Whanganui this week. Photo/ Zaryd Wilson

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Listen: The Chronicle Podcast

4 Apr, 2019 6:06am
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A weekly news wrap and insight into the Chronicle newsroom

Mentoree Merle Chant and street artist Hayley Welsh meet ahead of Whanganui Walls which kicks off on Thursday. Photo/ Zaryd Wilson

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Artists land for city's first street art festival

27 Mar, 2019 8:00pm
2 minutes to read

Eight artists, eight walls as inaugural street art festival gets under way in city.

Progress Castlecliff rejuvenation facilitator and Whanganui deputy mayor Jenny Duncan want to hear ideas for the revamp of Morgan St and the North Mole.

THE COUNTRY

Castlecliff to discuss further rejuvenation

5 Mar, 2019 5:00am
2 minutes to read

Progress Castlecliff set to kick start stage two of rejuvenation.

Ray Stevens served as a Whanganui district councillor for 19 years.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Editorial: Ray Stevens was a servant of the Whanganui people

28 Feb, 2019 5:45am
2 minutes to read

Former councillor always fought for his community

Eight artists will create eight pieces of art for Whanganui Walls. Photo/ Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui Walls: eight walls, eight artists, one festival

27 Feb, 2019 7:00am
3 minutes to read

Festival attracts international artists to paint Whanganui.

Former Crofton Store owner Joy Kerr and grandson Jacob Kerr outside the old store. Joy still lives there. Photo/ Zaryd Wilson

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Where the hell is that? Crofton: a failed temperance town

17 Feb, 2019 5:45pm
4 minutes to read

A failed temperance town but a enduring community on the edge of Marton.

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
2 minutes to read

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
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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