Jesse King is a reporter with the Whanganui Chronicle
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Best of 2019: Safety concerns lead to demolition of Kaitoke Hall
NZTA believed the proximity of the Kaitoke Hall to SH3 presented multiple concerns.
Caught on camera: Man's brazen bid to steal $123 rump
The Mad Butcher's Dave Tighe said he was proud of his employee and gave her a reward.
Councillor slams NZTA over SH4 closure
Helen Craig says the road is closed for no reason other than massive under-investment.
'Tractor Pete' mailbox travels home again
A Whanganui couple have been reunited with their priceless mailbox after it was stolen.
Trailer containing chiller panels stolen from Turakina
Darryl Vincent, of Vincent Meats, says the thief or thieves came to his property prepared.
Hay truck crashes on SH1 near Hunterville
It hit power lines at a railway crossing, suspending train services
First ever open day for greyhounds at Hatrick Raceway
The event gave the public an opportunity to see how greyhounds are prepared for racing.
Koitiata: The little fire brigade that could
They hosted a fire control open day on Saturday featuring their brand new appliance.
International award sending woman to US
Samantha Tennent has an opportunity to visit farms in Minnesota and see how they operate.
Fishing competition so popular that some kids missed out
Jericho Kiriona was not one of them and the 11-year-old placed third with his kahawai.
Fish hook dampens dog walk beside the Whanganui River
Dick and Wendy Ward paid $121 for a vet to cut it out of their Border Collie's mouth
Thousands flock to Turakina for 155th Highland Games
The new give it a go area proved to be a big success, especially for drumming
Soil and seedlings for sustainable future
Bark and Boulders make a welcome donation after issues with harvesting at the school
Local brewers new beer set to drop at Mixx Bar this week
The Lads Brewing Company will achieve a dream with their Hula Girl Coconut Ale.
Five fire engines needed to combat building blaze
The flames were out on the two buildings used for manufacturing honey just after 5pm.
Singer spinning as Lily the chicken captures Kiwi hearts
The story of the chicken that survived has now hit television screens and radio waves.
Vet removes massive backlog of eggs from chicken
Lily was not eating or behaving normally, so owner Destiny Singer rushed her to the vet.
Pick-your-own strawberries canned after thefts
A temporary closure has been put in place following theft and people flouting rules.
Fun day out for all at agriculture day
Bake offs, lamb feeding, horseshoe tossing and gumboot races - this event had it all
Poor prep produces lacklustre results for Nga Tawa riders
The Mitavite Springston Trophy provided a good opportunity for juniors to gain experience.
Marton Young Farmers go barking mad at first ever bark up
The event had huntaways barking in front of a judge who determined which one was loudest.
Mounted games tough challenge for Whanganui student
Rebecca Benge has been riding horses since she was knee-high to a grasshopper.
Like a Sherlock Holmes case, beekeepers track down stolen hives
Nathan David Churton received 64 beehives stolen from Settlers Honey sites in Kai Iwi.
$66,500 fine for LMNZ after Whanganui River discharge
Land Meat New Zealand blames failure of a pump for waste discharge into Whanganui River.
TeenAg skills day coming to Whanganui
Whanganui High School teacher stoked following students' second placing in competition.
No better time to bee learning about honey
Community Education Wanganui provides a course for those interested in beekeeping.
Horizons' Bruce Gordon responds to Fish and Game CE
Martin Taylor said that Gordon is "out of step" and slammed Horizons' One Plan.
New chance for riders to horse around at Nga Tawa
The Learn to Ride programme allows riders without their own horse or pony to take part.
Dog day fun at Gonville agility contest
Jennifer and Scarlett Patterson had a blast competing with Cooper and Luxton.
South Makirikiri School students make AgriKidsNZ final
The school in Marton raised a mammoth $8000 for the chance to compete in Invercargill.
Whenuakura School goes green for World Environment Day
Students reduced waste, reused and recycled materials to celebrate the occasion.
Taihape shepherd on Fieldays Rural Catch
Mairi Whittle is looking to win the golden gumboot and a prize package worth over $20,000.
A feijoabulous day out in Whanganui
The fourth Feijoabulous Festival is in the books and people enjoyed the unique baking.
Rose robbers a thorn in the side
Eight rose plants were stolen from the garden, which has been robbed several times.
Community key to Collie Club success
They have kept the club going strong, helping them to reach their 75th jubilee in April