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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
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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
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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

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

7 Oct, 2019 6:00am
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Rail service could be extended even further with forecast demand.

Mars Petcare has operated in Whanganui for 26 years.

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Mars closure will be major and significant

2 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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
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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
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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.

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Castlecliff to discuss further rejuvenation

5 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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
2 minutes to read

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

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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.