New ZealandOne of priest’s victims feigned appendicitis hoping to avoid boarding school abuseMichael O'Donnell is the third Hato Pāora College staffer to be convicted of sex crimes.10 Feb 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand500 schools ranked: NCEA hotspots where top marks meet affordable housingDiscover the schools with the highest academic results and most affordable house prices.09 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsGovernment backpedals on some automatic speed reversals, says consultation now possible'There is local support for the speed limits to stay lower,' says Chris Bishop.07 Feb 06:35 PM
Kahu‘It’s a superpower’: Māori values propel RNZAF leader to historic role in AustraliaIt is the first time a Kiwi has held such a high-ranking role in the RAAF.07 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay teen runner wins gold at Oceania Orienteering ChampsShe also earned a silver in the W18 long distance, boosting her world ranking.06 Feb 08:20 PM
RacingHow Savaglee’s performance could redefine his racing careerSavaglee's draw, barrier four, gives him an advantage to stay close to the leaders.06 Feb 04:43 PM
OpinionOpinion: Memories of a leader – Dame Iritana’s enduring impactAt 86, Tāwhiwhirangi gave a bold interview amid a 2015 Kōhanga Reo spending controversy.06 Feb 06:54 AM
New ZealandBlues, board games and Find & Go Seek this weekend A roundup of events happening in Gisborne-Tairāwhiti this weekend, beyond and regularly.05 Feb 11:21 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Seymour’s romantic beach proposal; Kiwi running billionaire’s empirePlus, is NZ rich list heiress Ali Andrews married to her French-US billionaire boyfriend?05 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBitumen spill wreaks havoc on vehicles along SH47 detourA courier driver noticed tarseal wrapped around his truck's wheels.05 Feb 12:32 AM
New Zealand‘We love CHB’: Small-town campaign aims to draw shoppers back to main streetOn Ruataniwha St, 80% of shops are taking part in the event.04 Feb 10:40 PM
New Zealand‘Fantastic’ tip-off: Teen spotted with armful of firearmsA member of the public contacted police after witnessing the 'strange' sight.04 Feb 07:54 PM
New Zealand‘Just keep swimming’: ‘Tarzan’ attempts 235km surfboard paddle of riverBrenden Hawkins aims to paddle the Whanganui River on a surfboard.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandUnbelievabull! Small towns rocked by confusing signThe sign near Bulls incorrectly states SH1 is closed, diverting traffic early.03 Feb 07:44 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMore than 280,000 bus cards to be phased out, no way to transfer creditRoughly $140,000 is being stored on the cards in Hawke's Bay alone.03 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Nanny state’: Council proposes fizzy drink ban at sports stadiumCouncil claims fizzy ban at sports ground could improve the health of locals and visitors.01 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuRevealed: The proposed iwi-council relationship agreementWhanganui district councillors will vote on the agreement on February 13.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLogging train revival to help 'deteriorating' Napier-Taihape Rd'After some pencil-sharpening, we’ve been able to get this agreement in place.'27 Jan 02:33 AM
New Zealand'Freaking amazing': Desert Road closure brings boom to small townOhakune businesses have thrived since the two-month closure began.26 Jan 05:50 AM
New ZealandHow a 21-year-old woman became one of NZ's youngest supermarket owners'When I tell them my actual age, they do get shocked.'22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFormer minister Russell Marshall dies aged 88Russell Marshall was Whanganui MP from 1972 to 1990. 19 Jan 08:52 PM
New ZealandOne dead after truck hits pedestrian in WhanganuiEmergency services went to SH3, near Blueskin Rd in Westmere, about 10.15am today. 11 Jan 05:39 AM
New ZealandWhite-tailed spider bite leaves man in hospital for a month with deadly infectionAndy Stewart pushed on with his motorbike trek despite his growing pain.02 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandThird murder charge laid after man found dead at Levin parkThere have now been three men charged with murder.18 Dec 10:16 PM
New ZealandCelebrating community and history as we say farewellOPINION: The enduring legacy of local stories in the Horowhenua Chronicle.18 Dec 09:00 PM
KahuThumbs-up for central North Island village name changeNational Park Village is being renamed Waimarino.18 Dec 08:08 PM
KahuRiver safety plan pushes 'behaviour change''It's not about bylaws, it's about educating people.'18 Dec 04:00 PM
Politics'Not a day I don’t think about it': Mixed response to Lake Alice redress packageMinister Erica Stanford acknowledges the scheme won't meet everyone's expectations.18 Dec 12:49 AM
New ZealandFrom Foxton with love: Gazza’s pop-up cards bring joyGary Stewart said the cards are a great way to promote his favourite place.17 Dec 07:33 PM
New ZealandHorowhenua District Council and iwi sign partnershipThe council and iwi celebrate a new partnership with ceremony and kapa haka.17 Dec 07:21 PM
New ZealandPolice shoot dogs that attacked personPolice were called to the Talbot St area on Monday morning.17 Dec 02:54 AM
New ZealandFarewell to the 'Chron': Former Horowhenua Chronicle reporter shares memoriesFrankie Webb reflects on her decade reporting for the Horowhenua Chronicle.17 Dec 02:22 AM
OpinionChristmas message from Bernie WandenMerry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Horowhenua Mayor Bernie Wanden.17 Dec 01:47 AM
New ZealandBusy year for Levin Volunteer Fire BrigadeThe brigade has praised volunteers and families for their dedication.16 Dec 10:27 PM
