Sue Dudman is assistant news director for the Whanganui Chronicle
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End of era as Mars Petcare closes Whanganui factory
The staff have received support to learn new skills and find other employment.
Closure date confirmed: What next for Mars staff?
The hunt is continuing to find new jobs for the cat food producer's 140 staff.
Best of 2019:Tree fund a hit for Roots Brewing Co.
Roots Brewing Co. is doing its bit to put down new roots in the earth
'Wool is the future' for company celebrating 50 years
There's a swing back to wool carpets as people move away from synthetic products.
Gun collection event off to steady start
Whanganui's first gun amnesty and buyback event is being held at Wanganui Racecourse.
How to the get info in this 'sexy new industry'
Hemp production has become a "sexy new industry".
McCaw flight for auction at refuge fundraiser
A huge range of items will be auctioned as part of Higgins The Great Ball fundraising.
Teen aims to improve internet access in rural areas
A Whanganui teen wants to help communities improve their access to the internet.
Embers ignite spot fire near Bulls
Firefighters had their work cut out after a fire on a State Highway 3 property near Bulls.
Festival attracts hundreds to Kaiwhaiki Marae
Kaiwhaiki Marae welcomed whānau and visitors to an annual hunting and wild food festival.
Firefighters urge caution after grass fire
A grass fire at Fordell got out of control on Sunday night.
Lack of wood supply forces Pitzac closure
Long-standing Whanganui business Pitzac Wood Enterprises is closing
Agdrone takes off in Whanganui
A new Whanganui business is providing agricultural spraying services using a drone
Tasmanian fire a learning experience for Hartley
Aaron Hartley's first ever overseas trip was to fight an Australian bushfire
'Don't burn': Total fire ban means no outdoor fires
Gas-fuelled barbecues are okay but all other outdoor fires are banned.
Monster weekend on South Beach
Some of the fish were biting at the Monster Surf Casting Competition at South Beach.
Big weekend for fishos at South Beach
Whanganui's South Beach will host a major surf casting competition this weekend
Dry summer prompts fire restrictions
Fire restrictions are in place for the Whanganui and South Taranaki districts
Fire emergency: Brigade needs more volunteer firefighters
Marton Fire Brigade is holding an information session about volunteering.
Tasty beers brewing in Whanganui
Expect some innovative beers when Roots Brewing Co. opens its Westmere cellar door
Academy flying high with new aircraft
Training just took a step up for students at the NZICPA in Whanganui.
'$97,000 vehicle will ultimately benefit ratepayers'
Chairman defends the most expensive council-purchased vehicle of anyone in NZ local govt.
Students making a difference at RDA
Whanganui's Riding for the Disabled is getting a helping hand from Ag Challenge students.
Owner burned in Tawhero garage fire
A man received burns after trying to retrieve a vehicle from a burning garage in Tawhero.
Tree programme aims to retain character of suburbs
Whanganui District Council has a 15-year programme for replacing street trees.
Designer dogs await their fate for killing chickens
The owner of two retrodoodle dogs that killed pet chickens will be prosecuted.
Provinces set to dominate economic growth
Infometrics' latest economic forecast says provincial New Zealand will drive the economy.
Local logs fill gap for Pitzac
A Whanganui forestry operation is now supplying timber for Pitzac Wood Enterprises.
Vitapower 'honoured' by Japanese interest
Whanganui's Vitapower has connected with a major Japanese distributor.
Roading announcement welcome news for regions
Regional New Zealand, including Whanganui, is to get a bigger slice of road funding.
From 'what if' to 'what next' for Rivercity Tree Services
Rivercity Tree Services is celebrating 10 years in business.
It's an offal job but someone's got to ...
Renee Matthews-Cooper is in her element operating Mac Hole Drillers.
Poachers in rural residents' sights
Poachers are being caught by police thanks to help from the Whanganui rural community.
Whanganui consultant leads food safety charge
Whanganui's Roy Biggs says his award-winning career has been a matter of "luck".
How rail put Whanganui back on track
The Whanganui-Castlecliff rail line is seeing increasing loads of exports and imports.
Potential growth for coastal shipping company
Whanganui-based Coastal Bulk Shipping is moving cargo between ports around New Zealand.
Protect your dog with a $55 vaccine
Whanganui veterinarians are urging owners to vaccinate their dogs against parvovirus.
Bee lover fed up with bee poop on her home
Springvale resident says bee poop is driving her mad - but she still loves bees.
Bee flight path survey for Springvale
Complaints about urban beehives prompt Whanganui District Council survey of Springvale.
Marine Services Wanganui expanding
Marine Services Wanganui is a family business going from strength to strength.
No investigation into ammonia leak by WorkSafe
Affco will complete a voluntary review of health and safety at its Imlay plant.
Another ammonia leak hits Imlay plant
A second ammonia leak in two weeks forced the evacuation of Affco's Imlay plant.
Jigger rides feature at vintage rail event
SteamRail Wanganui is offering rides on a jigger as part of Vintage Weekend Whanganui.
Families welcome at Wheels in Wanganui
Wheels in Wanganui is again raising money for St John Ambulance.
Celebration of all things vintage
Whanganui's 2018 Vintage Weekend is set to be bigger and better than ever.
New format for sea fishing competition
The Wanganui Manawatu Sea Fishing Club's annual competition has a new format this year.
Kai Iwi clay bird operation off to flying start
A new clay bird shooting range in Whanganui is catering to shooters of all abilities.
Sheep stolen overnight from Okoia property
Ten sheep have been stolen from a property at Okoia.
Whanganui set to go quackers for duck race
The Plumber Dan Duck Race on December 2 will raise funds for Jigsaw Whanganui.
Dine out on edible weeds at workshop
An edible weeds workshop will be held at the Heritage Food Crops Research Trust property.
Land and law win out over big city lifestyle
A former Auckland couple has escaped from the city to practice law and farm in Taihape.
Visiting researcher to lecture on avoiding 'conservation by numbers'
A conservation genetics specialist is giving a public lecture in Whanganui on October 26.
Science forum takes aim at plastic addiction
The Whanganui Science Forum's next talk will address the effects of chemicals in plastics.
Investigations into robberies continuing
Whanganui police have dealt with at least nine aggravated robberies since last December.
Canada wildfires test rural firefighter
Whanganui firefighter Blair Gray has returned from fighting a huge wildfire in Canada.
SPCA removes horses from Whanganui property
The SPCA has removed a number of horses from a Whanganui property.
Ruapehu a winner in UFB announcement
The Ruapehu District is set to get improved UFB services in key tourism areas.
Wanganui A&P show shelved for this year
The Wanganui A&P Show has been cancelled for this year and its future is in doubt.
Lake Alice water tower finds new owner
Lake Alice water tower may be converted into a home.
Guy backs region's primary industries
Primary Industries & Associate Economic Development Minister Nathan Guy visits Whanganui.
Claim dog droppings not being collected
Increasing amount of dog poo at park is not being picked up