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Whanganui Kayak Club's K4 composite finished 13th in the August round of the Blinkhorne & Carroll Forestry Winter Series. Photo / Bevan Conley

WANGANUI CHRONICLE | Sport

Brock and Rush back in winner's circle

13 Aug, 2018 8:00pm
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One race to go in 2018 Blinkhorne & Carroll Forestry Winter mixed boat series.

A section of Rapanui Rd and Francis Rd will have its speed limit reduced.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Speed cut on boy racer hot spot

13 Aug, 2018 9:00am
3 minutes to read

Council says truck route designation prevents

Independent commissioner Rob van Voorthuysen is hearing submissions on the application to demolish 1 Victoria Ave. Photo/ Stuart Munro

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Precedent setting? Thain's hearing begins

10 Aug, 2018 8:00am
4 minutes to read

Commissioner to decide if prominent heritage building can be demolished

Residents say the Waitere Rd property has been abandoned for a few weeks.

NEW ZEALAND

Council orders owners of 'disgusting' home to clean up

10 Aug, 2018 7:00am
2 minutes to read

Neighbour trying to sell her house says potential buyers put off by filthy property.

The possible sale of Whanganui District Council forestry to a foreign buyer has been delayed again.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Minister to make call on forestry sale

10 Aug, 2018 5:00am
2 minutes to read

Further delays for council's forestry sale.

Whanganui mayor Hamish McDouall says Cooks Gardens in the best athletics venue in the region. Photo/ Stuart Munro

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Region needs to make most of limited pie

8 Aug, 2018 9:00am
2 minutes to read

Not need for sporting venue double-ups in Manawatu-Whanganui.

Eva Harknes (left) won a 2005 Ford Fiesta from Wanganui Motors in Ucol's hand-on-car competition and gifted her old car to runner-up Heather Leeves. Photo/ Bevan Conley

NEW ZEALAND

Hands-on champion: Car winner gives old vehicle to runner-up

8 Aug, 2018 8:00am
2 minutes to read

Silver lining for hand on car runner-up who also 'won' a car.

Whanganui Regional Museum's Queens Park building is expected to reopen in November.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Museum could host larger touring exhibitions

7 Aug, 2018 7:00pm
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New space can host touring exhibitions like never before.

The annual Kiwiburn festival held near Hunterville will not go ahead in 2019. Photo/ Stuart Munro

ENTERTAINMENT

Organisers cancel Kiwiburn festival

7 Aug, 2018 7:00am
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Festival organisers are looking to secure long-term consent.

Eva Harkness won Ucol Whanganui's hand on car competition after a marathon 38-hour stay. Photo / Bevan Conley

NEW ZEALAND

Student wins car in hands-on contest

5 Aug, 2018 4:00pm
3 minutes to read

Mental preparation was the key to success in this gruelling challenge.

Looking down on the property hit by a slip on Whanganui's Bastia Hill

THE COUNTRY

Bastia Hill slip forces occupants out for night

5 Aug, 2018 2:00pm
2 minutes to read

Engineers on site to assess slipping aftr two properties affected.

Borrowing a book from Whanganui's libraries just got cheaper. Photo/ Stuart Munro

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui libraries drop fiction fee

5 Aug, 2018 9:00am
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Move aims to increase access to library books

An artists impression of Whanganui District Council's new library vans.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Smaller mobile library needs to cater for kids, mayor says

3 Aug, 2018 11:00am
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New library vans to include walk in space.

Tulips and primulas on Victoria Ave in 2016. Photo / Bevan Conley

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Could Whanganui be New Zealand's most beautiful city?

3 Aug, 2018 9:00am
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Move over Feilding - it's our turn to show Whanganui is the most beautiful.

Whanganui mayor Hamish McDouall and his mother Shirley front part of the Whanganui delegation to celebrate 30 years of the sister city relationship with Nagaizumi-cho. Photo/ Stuart Munro

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Bon voyage! Sister city celebrations begin

2 Aug, 2018 12:00pm
2 minutes to read

Delegation to get dancing shoes on.

The Horizons Regional Council needs to be consistent in implementing policy.

THE COUNTRY

Horizons critics lining up

1 Aug, 2018 1:30pm
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More are lining up to have a crack at Horizons over prosecutions.

St Johns Club Whanganui Metro colts have been a roaring success over the last three years.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Metro win a victory for opportunity

31 Jul, 2018 9:00am
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Colts side has created a pathway for young players

Springvale Cafe barista Jessie Nossiter has had a busy week as part of the Coffee for s Can food drive. Photo/ Lewis Gardner

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Cafe's can-do campaign for Women's Refuge

30 Jul, 2018 10:00am
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Cafe can promo supports Women's Refuge

Wanganui Athletic's Logan Hughes takes possession against North End at Wembley Park on Saturday. Photo/ Lewis Gardner

WANGANUI CHRONICLE | Sport

Athletic's end of season blues continues

29 Jul, 2018 6:30pm
5 minutes to read

Late goals sink Athletic's tilt at second

Adrian Page, pictured in court in 2011, has been restricted from taking further legal action against the Whanganui District Council in relation to earthworks on Ikitara Rd. Photo/ Stuart Munro

BUSINESS

Unique court ruling ends decade of 'vexatious' legal action

23 Jul, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Decision a first under Environment Court's new powers

Wanganui City central defender Thomas Sinton clears the ball against Palmerston North Marist on Saturday. Photo/ Sharon Francis

WANGANUI CHRONICLE | Sport

Wanganui City go down to champs Marist

22 Jul, 2018 9:00pm
2 minutes to read

Yellow card cost City on trip to Palmerston North

Jordan Gilmore scored twice in one of his best games in a Wanagnui Athletic shirt at Wembley Park on Saturday. Photo/ Stuart Munro

WANGANUI CHRONICLE | Sport

Athletic win in rout of Red Sox

22 Jul, 2018 7:00pm
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Athletic run rampant in biggest win of the season

Hunterville are Wanganui Rugby senior champions again after beating Marist Celtic at Cooks Gardens on Saturday. Photo / Stuart Munro

WANGANUI CHRONICLE | Sport

Hunterville reclaim senior silverware

22 Jul, 2018 6:00pm
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Hunterville soak up pressure, then pounce in Wanganui Rugby Senior Championship final.

Whanganui para climber Rachel Carter has learned resilience in on her way back into the sport. Photo / Bevan Conley

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Carter on resilience, grace and climbing with attitude

22 Jul, 2018 7:00am
9 minutes to read

Rachel Carter on para sport, family and getting through rough times.

Josh Smith (left), scored twice against Marist last weekend and will get a chance to add to his goal tally when his side host bottom of the table Red Sox Manawatu on Saturday afternoon.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE | Sport

Wanganui Athletic's chance to start salvage

20 Jul, 2018 8:00pm
3 minutes to read

Athletic return home to salvage season

We must get rid of waste cleanly, and we've got to buy less stuff that can become waste.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Editorial: We can learn from beach rubbish disgrace

20 Jul, 2018 10:00am
2 minutes to read

We must get rid of waste cleanly, and we've got to buy less stuff that can become waste.

Whanganui District councillors have struck rates for 2018/19.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Rates set as mayor hopes for a better way

20 Jul, 2018 8:00am
2 minutes to read

Property growth helps spreads rates load

Nadia Reid's Sunday night gig at Lucky Bar + Kitchen was her first visit to Whanganui.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Review: Nadia Reid at Lucky Bar + Kitchen

17 Jul, 2018 7:00am
2 minutes to read

An hour of sad songs that don't make you feel sad

Steelform Wanganui coach Jason Caskey (centre) has named a large squad for the upcoming Heartland Championship season. Photo / File

WANGANUI CHRONICLE | Sport

Wanganui squad named to defend title

16 Jul, 2018 9:04pm
2 minutes to read

Pre-season schedule mean Wanganui won't be underdone, says coach Jason Caskey.

West Coast Bombers hosted the Battle of the Ages at Jubilee Stadium on Saturday. Photo/ Inshot Photography

WANGANUI CHRONICLE | Sport

Wise heads outsmart youth

16 Jul, 2018 8:00pm
2 minutes to read

Invitational team comes from around the country.

Wanganui City's Alex Judd-Nuttall looks for support under the watch of Massey's Jayde Thompson-Ashford during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Massey at Wembley Park. Photo/ Bevan Conley

WANGANUI CHRONICLE | Sport

Football: City salvage draw with Massey

15 Jul, 2018 5:46pm
4 minutes to read

Late chances go begging for City

Chester Borrows was an obvious choice to lead Justice Minister Andrew Little's justice reform review.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Little thought needed on who to lead big task

13 Jul, 2018 8:00am
2 minutes to read

Former Whanganui MP needs to sell smart of justice agenda

Whanganui's wet industries will pay about $2.45 million in trade waste fees and charges this year. Photo/ Bevan Conley

THE COUNTRY

Wet industries to pay share of new plant

12 Jul, 2018 8:00am
3 minutes to read

Council to collect $2.4 million from wet industries this year

Taradale AFC's Charlotte Lancaster and Football Whanganui's Alice Hetherington battle for possession in Sunday's 1-1 draw. Photo/ Bevan Conley

WANGANUI CHRONICLE | Sport

Whanganui scrap for first point

9 Jul, 2018 7:00pm
4 minutes to read

Whanganui take lead then hold on for draw.

Hokowhitu FC's Che Boag and Wanganui City's Jake Lockett battle for the ball at Wembley Park on Saturday.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE | Sport

Football: Wanganui City get revenge with Federation League win over Hokowhitu FC

8 Jul, 2018 8:24pm
3 minutes to read

Two straight wins for the minnow team to close up on the middle of the table teams.

A flag raising ceremony launched the 2019 New Zealand Masters Games at Cooks Gardens on Friday night. Photo/ Stuart Munro

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

City urged to get behind 30th Masters Games

7 Jul, 2018 7:00am
2 minutes to read

City gearing up for biggest Masters Games yet

Whanganui Area Commander Nigel Allan believed the Careys' complaint was justified.

NEW ZEALAND

Police apology to scam victims

7 Jul, 2018 6:00am
3 minutes to read

Chance for Police to review handling of victims

The Whanganui District Council want to crack down on sugar-sweetened beverages.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Council to crack down on sugar

6 Jul, 2018 7:00am
2 minutes to read

Fizzy drinks could be gone from council facilities.

Police are trying to establish how a car crashed into a fence on Eastown Rd on Thursday. Photo/ Bevan Conley

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Car smashes through Whanganui fence

6 Jul, 2018 6:00am
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Police seek information on how crash happened

Current Whanganui District Council youth committee co-chairs Ara Molijn (left) and Rhea Colaabavala. Photo / Stuart Munro

WANGANUI CHRONICLE | Lifestyle

Up for review: A look inside Whanganui District Council's youth committee

23 Jun, 2018 8:00am
9 minutes to read

Youth representation in Whanganui up for review

Former Whanganui footballer Dan Benson has arrived at the Fifa World Cup in Russia.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Travelling fan Dan reports in from Russia

20 Jun, 2018 3:00pm
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Russia an eye opener

Wanganui Athletic's Kelvin Hove and New Plymouth Rangers' Niall Leggett scrap for possession in during Saturday's Federation League match at Wembley Park. Photo/ Bevan Conley

WANGANUI CHRONICLE | Sport

Athletic unbeaten run ends at hands of rivals

17 Jun, 2018 3:59pm
5 minutes to read

Title race out of Athletic's hands

Whanganui Mayor Hamish McDouall's rooster Grizzles backed Saudi Arabia to beat Russia in Friday's opening World Cup game.

NEW ZEALAND

Meet Grizzles: Mayor's World Cup predicting rooster

16 Jun, 2018 9:00am
2 minutes to read

Grizzles gets off to a bad start.

Could Cooks Gardens host Mitre 10 Cup rugby?

SPORT | Rugby

Could Cooks Gardens to go Amber and Black?

15 Jun, 2018 1:00pm
3 minutes to read

Mayor says no reason Whanganui can't host high level rugby

Dan Benson spent 35 days in Brazil for the 2014 World Cup.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Four years, two world cups: Football fan Dan's World Cup homecoming

14 Jun, 2018 8:00am
3 minutes to read

Russia expected to be very different from Brazil.

The public got a chance to check of the new wastewater treatment plant during an open day in March. Photo/ Bevan Conley

THE COUNTRY

Ratepayers get final bill for new wastewater plant

13 Jun, 2018 6:00am
3 minutes to read

Plant cost $1.5 million less than budgeted for.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui East power outage cut short

12 Jun, 2018 2:50pm
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Planned work on Whanganui East electricity network postponed

Betty Simpson was given a guard of honour for her 67 years service to St John at a volunteer function. Photo / Bevan Conley

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Youth honour long-time St John volunteer

12 Jun, 2018 7:00am
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Volunteers vital for St John, says area chief as Betty Simpson honoured at function.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Two car crash victims satisfactory

11 Jun, 2018 11:05am
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Two of Taihape crash victims considered to be in a satisfactory condition

The Remnant won this year's regional Smokefreerockquest final at the Opera House on Saturday night.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

The Remnant win Rockquest

11 Jun, 2018 11:00am
3 minutes to read

Four local acts in running for national Smokefreerockquest finals.

Police are investigating this fire at a Whanganui scrap yard. Photo/ Alex Cable

NEW ZEALAND

Suspicious fire at scrap yard

11 Jun, 2018 5:00am
Quick Read

Fire and Emergency and police respond to car fires at Whanganui scrap yard.

Wanganui City's Alex Judd-Nuttall leaps above Wanganui Athletic's Ross Kinnerley (6) and Scott Burney during Saturday's derby at Wembley Park. Photo / Bevan Conley

WANGANUI CHRONICLE | Sport

Athletic hold off City in derby showdown

10 Jun, 2018 5:30pm
5 minutes to read

Rivals overcome poor build-up to put on derby show at Wembley Park, Whanganui.

Whanganui's Jess Watkin hit 77 in her New Zealand debut in Ireland.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Watkin batting for all of Whanganui

9 Jun, 2018 1:00pm
2 minutes to read

Cricketer carries the hopes and dreams of a city

Gas detection equipment was used to measure at gas leak in a Saint Hill St property yesterday afternoon. Photo / Stuart Munro

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Road workers catch gas leak in flat

8 Jun, 2018 6:00am
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Firefighters have busy lunchtime with heater leak and microwave fire.

A motorbike museum would make Cemetery circuit even more of a draw card. Photo / Lewis Gardner

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Motorbike museum a corner piece to puzzle

7 Jun, 2018 12:00pm
2 minutes to read

Situation tailor-made for economic development agency.

Father Xmas Ritchie Minnell and helper Sophia Minnell.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Unwanted Santa ends long career with Whanganui's Mainstreet

5 Jun, 2018 8:19am
2 minutes to read

Long-serving Mainstreet manager

Whanganui district councillors votes will be recorded. Photo/ Bevan Conley

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Councillor votes on the record

4 Jun, 2018 4:00pm
2 minutes to read

Councillors votes to go on public record

A majority of submissions to Whanganui District Council's long term plan supported kerbside recycling. Photo / Bevan Conley

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Support for kerbside recycling grows

4 Jun, 2018 3:00pm
3 minutes to read

Warning over collapse of plastics market and recycling repercussions.

Tracy Phillips spent much of the 2000s policing in Whanganui.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Officer recognised for going beyond the call of duty

4 Jun, 2018 6:00am
3 minutes to read

Officer made a Member of the NZ Order of Merit for services to policing and the community

A thick layer of algae appeared on Rotokawau Virginia Lake in April. Photo/ Bevan Conley

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Nutrient build up behind lake algae

2 Jun, 2018 6:00am
2 minutes to read

Algae mitigation to be restored for summer

Sacha Ravn captured the mist which officially welcomed winter to Whanganui.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui welcomes first day of winter with morning frost

1 Jun, 2018 4:17pm
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Warmer weekend expected

Parking is cheap and easy in Whanganui. Photo/ Bevan Conley

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Editorial: Zealous parking wardens aren't the problem

1 Jun, 2018 10:00am
2 minutes to read

It's not the parking officers' fault