Jacob McSweeny
Assistant news director
Jacob McSweeny is assistant news director and a multimedia journalist with the Whanganui Chronicle
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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Offshore wind farm could bring hundreds of jobs, consortium says
She said their proposal's wind farm was "quite a bit larger" than any onshore operation
Whitebaiting season drops from 15 weeks to nine, concerns spots could be crowded
The whitebaiting season has been cut down from 15 weeks to just short of nine.
Bullrush! Cow v cop as beast makes run for freedom
The cow was seen walking up Maria Pl before police arrived to try control it.
'We will be closing down': Pig farmer fires warning over welfare code
The last day for the public to have their say on the pig welfare code was Friday, July 8
'I thought it was the booster shot': South Taranaki fisher finds tag in snapper
Mr Chilt thought something was fishy about the metal tag until he contacted NIWA.
Good vibrations take heat out of carbon emissions
Radio waves will put a vibration through the yarn, chief executive Greg Smith said
Eastown Timber fire likely caused by electrical fault
The fire was "one of those things that just happened", Eastown Timber's manager says.
Fire crew remains overnight after wood factory fire
Eastown Timber owner says he will start talking to insurers before they start rebuilding.
'Downright disgusting': Post-Christmas rubbish pile up prompts council rethink
"It's just not a good look for anybody travelling through that area."
At a crossroads: How Bulls is thriving
The "humming" town of several thousand people seeing a new influx of residents.
Not the biggest fish Scott Newland has caught
20.3kg fish wins at Wanganui sea fishing competition.
16-year-old arrested after vintage cars torched and burgled in Whanganui
Rare vintage cars torched, police reviewing CCTV in hunt for offender
Hawera conservation worker honoured with Queens Service Medal
A man with a love for the community was honoured with a Queen's Service Medal in Hawera.
Long-time chairman to focus on growing business
Long-time Landcare Trust chairman steps down.
Collins: Govt supporters would be 'pretty good at the inquisition'
Crusher Collins slams Labour Government in front of Whanganui retirees.
Animal remains strewn near popular beach - graphic images
Dumping continues to plague Whanganui
Why people with disabilities make better employees
Horticultural Services nominated by disability services & support organisation Workbridge.
Okoia residents sick of 'crazy' driving
Okoia residents say it's only a matter of time before someone dies on dangerous corner.
Boy invents - then makes - a meat detector
Winter workshop helps Whanganui kids turn recycled goods to artwork.
Rubbish dumped at beach 'disgusting' and 'devastating'
Former Bay of Plenty resident shocked by dumping at the beach.
Rest home denies ever using rat bait
Test results awaited on dog taken to Massey University after sickness linked to reserve.
Grumpy Old Men deliver schools a surprise
Grumpy Old Men handing out $500 vouchers to all schools around Whanganui.
Truck driver's first time in Whanganui leads to embarrassing hold up
Truck driver's embarrassing first trip to Whanganui
Bull breeder finally gets supreme award
Stud breeder finally gets his gong in time for retirement
Testing of Bulls' drinking water considered
Rangitikei District Council to consider sending Bulls water overseas for independent check
Shuttle operators not in agreement over safety
Shuttle operators don't want to be seen as a wild west
DoC says cause of whale deaths may never be known
DoC dismisses theories whale deaths are related to seismic surveying.
Vet pathologist investigates whale deaths
Eight whales died in a relatively rare case of sperm whales stranding on a Taranaki beach.
Skills needed: ability to destroy things, being grumpy a bonus
Grumpy Old Men Enterprises need more grumpy old men, or anyone willing to help
Apple tree in France but roots in Whanganui
Whanganui apples now growing in French village with NZ connection.