'Gardening is not like putting wallpaper up': Gordon Collier on crafting a successful garden
The 88-year-old Taihape garden designer has some tips for first-time growers.
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‘Get over it’: Consent nearer for Taupō Quay homeless hub
“I think we’ve stepped up in an area where there has been a void.”
Pasifika Performance put on at St Marcellin School in Whanganui
A Pasifika performance was put on by students at St Marcellin School on September 21.
Alarm Watch scoops national award
Firm awarded for "outstanding staff retention and staff development programme".
Person seriously injured in Whanganui crash
The Serious Crash Unit has been advised of the Okoia crash.
Blue Duck Station star of new book
The book's author found enjoyment in finding the small stories that make up the station.
Call for safe public access to 'one of the jewels in Whanganui’s crown'
'It’s indicative of the strong desire to use Matipo Park.'
The most-searched New Zealand place name pronunciations
Google data from the year to August shows the most-searched-for pronunciations.
Labour, Te Pāti Māori in tight race for Te Tai Hauāuru
Polls show Labour's Soraya Peke-Mason holds a tight lead over her Te Pāti Māori rival.
No international events unless Cooks Gardens track resurfaced
The track needs to be recertified every 12 years to be able to hold international events.
‘A community determining what they need’: At-risk Pūtiki wants its own emergency response
“What you want in an emergency is a community well prepared to respond on their own."
Election 2023: Whanganui hopefuls front up in Fordell
Rural Women NZ Fordell/Mangamahu Branch hosted a meet-the-candidates evening at Fordell.
Student aims to set up photography business in Whanganui
“It can make people do a double-take because they won’t recognise the place at first."
Health, wellbeing strategy unveiled for Whanganui River
The strategy will reform resource management in the catchment.
Army reconnaissance exercise taking place in Whanganui
If the exercises went correctly, people shouldn't know the soldiers are there.
Whanganui weather: What to expect this weekend
Wind warnings and weather watches could be issued for the region.
Caution urged around firelighting conditions after rural blaze
Residents are advised to be wary about lighting fires in windy conditions.
Rugby: Whanganui women cruise into inaugural North Island Heartland series final
'Nothing but smiles all around for the whole weekend.'
What Whanganui candidates say about the cost of living
Other issues highlighted to candidates were the cost of housing and climate change.
Whanganui brace for resurgent East Coast as top-four race heats up
This will be the strongest rugby outfit to journey from Ruatōria for a generation.
New strategy to be unveiled for Whanganui River
Decision-makers will be required to pay particular regard to the new strategy.
Strategy for wellbeing of Whanganui River to be unveiled
The launch is at Pūtiki Marae on Friday morning.
Athletics: Round the Lake Relay highlights Rotokawau Virginia Lake’s beauty
OPINION: Whanganui does provide a wonderful training environment for athletes.
Further traffic management on SH1 after geotechnical inspections
A reactivated landslide had caused cracking on the section of highway.
Whanganui & South Taranaki fire crews called to Pātea blaze
The house was well alight by the time crews arrived at the site.
'Absolute negligence': Financial expert lashes Kiwi banks, alleges systemic security failures
It’s absolute negligence on the banks’ behalf and it’s an embarrassment internationally.'
What key issues is Whanganui facing ahead of the election?
Climate change resilience was an issue high on people's lists of concerns.
'People are afraid of illness': Artist on painting as distraction from chronic fatigue
“I am physically limited, but I can still paint."
Pair rescued from stream near Whanganui with help of rowboat
A member of the public with a dinghy helped rescue two people from the stranded car.
The Chronicle Q&A: Bret Field on horse racing and Whanganui life
Field first got into racing thanks to his family.
Suffrage Day being celebrated at Whanganui Regional Museum
"That means telling women’s stories as much as the usually more well-known men’s stories."