Two dead on region's roads
Police have “a firm focus” on four main causes of death and serious injury on the roads.
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“I love teaching - it fills my cup."
Push to boost city’s live music capacity
"It really adds to the delight of living in a city"
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“It is such a premium product and the price doesn’t reflect that."
Outgoing MP Steph Lewis 'still processing emotions'
It has been “an incredibly unusual term” and she says she has no regrets.
'Time is ticking': Dublin St Bridge replacement getting closer
“We’re at the point where we need to make a decision and then get on with it."
Gardening: Labour weekend is the traditional time to get planting tomatoes
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Growth for Whanganui's tourism in latest statistics
“The experience people have while they’re here makes them more likely to return."
Devastating start to long weekend with two dead, more than five injured after three serious crashes
Two highways were closed after the fatal crashes.
Get in quick for Vintage Weekend
“It’s not just the motels, it’s the Airbnbs and the campgrounds."
Power from the people: Councillor's ambitious solar scheme 'can’t focus on social needs'
People with the largest roofs and most sunshine hours would get priority.
New roads added to network as part of rural subdivision
The name of Rusthall Estate was chosen by a panel including local iwi and other parties.
Athletics: Spring makes for unpredictable season start
Athletes continue to battle the spring gales and changeable weather.
Whanganui man takes pivotal role in Central Districts Cricket
"Tthe first thing I saw when I entered the world was a man dressed in cricket whites."
GPs looking after non-urgent referrals to ease Whanganui Hospital workload
"They need to monitored to make sure no other serious issue happens.”
$14 million assigned for redevelopment of Taihape Town Hall
The building has been closed since 2021 after it was identified as earthquake-prone.
Resurfacing of Whanganui Airport runway to begin next week
Each night, up to 50 trucks will transport approximately 600 tonnes of asphalt.
Soirée in the hot shop charity evening
A glass platter was blown, spun and auctioned for charity at NZ Glassworks in Whanganui.
Huge 24 hour rainfall but conditions expected to improve
A break of clear weather was expected to arrive in time for the long weekend.
The Chronicle Q&A: Dale Pullen
Pullen is keen to see a four- or five-star hotel open in the city.
Detour on SH3 to allow road repairs
The roadworks were expected to take seven weeks to complete.
'Something to treasure': Te Matatini Mauri arrives at the Whanganui River
It will be taken to the people of Taranaki before the next Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga.
Behind of one most significant cultural elements of the Sarjeant revamp
"It was amazing to get this opportunity."
Historic pool may never be swimmable again
But the area can be beautified and water quality improved.
Funding needed for 'valuable resource' on river road
The area is now “a massive tourist destination”.
Heartland rugby: Gutsy performance not enough for Whanganui
Whanganui could not hold off the green and black tide.
Election 2023: Suze Redmayne will be first female MP for Rangitīkei
Redmayne's immediate plans included increasing the police presence in Feilding.
Election 2023: Carl Bates says being Whanganui’s new MP is ‘a real privilege’
"I’m looking forward to the journey. There’s a lot of hard work ahead."
Carl Bates trumps Steph Lewis for Whanganui seat
"There’s a huge amount of work to be done and I don’t think that can be underestimated.”
National's Suze Redmayne wins Rangitīkei seat
National picked up 42.4 per cent of the party vote, almost double the amount for Labour.
Watch: Fans storm field during Meads Cup final, allegedly punch opposition players
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