New ZealandKiwi starving in Bali jail nightmare after 'drug scam', son calls for helpTony de Malmanche was arrested in Bali in 2014 after allegedly smuggling 1.7kg of meth.02 Jun 01:39 AM
PoliticsFormer Māori Party leader supporting National candidate in Māori electorateTuria also met National leader Christopher Luxon for the first time last night.02 Jun 12:14 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFinn WilliamsFinn Williams: I was a climate hypocrite. Here's what I did about itComment: I’ve been a car guy since my nana gave me a VHS tape with an episode of Top Gear.01 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSmall truck rolls over in OkoiaThere were issues in the crash area with motorists ignoring temporary speed limits.31 May 11:38 PM
New ZealandPerson killed in fatal Hunterville crash namedThe person was the sole occupant of the crash and died at the scene.31 May 09:07 PM
New ZealandCouncil shoots down living wage policyThe issue was last on the Whanganui District Council table in 2021.31 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhanganui fashion retailers shift seasonal focus'When it’s warm outside you don’t look for a massive woolly jumper.'31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandState Highway 4 repairs reach a milestoneDepending on the weather, work on the site is expected to be completed in August.31 May 02:55 AM
New Zealand'No secret to reaching 100'Whanganui's Heather Erskine has celebrated her 100th birthday.30 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCorrections counts the cost after inmate's roof rampageInmate's rampage causes $240,560 in damage.30 May 03:02 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFed Farmers hosting roadshow on 'waffley' RMA reformThere is concern about a loss of local control over decisions.29 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Most people wouldn’t even know they have it’: Too much iron toxic for bodyDaniel (DC) Harding talks about his decade-long health struggle.29 May 05:00 PM
KahuNew chapter starts for Ruapehu council and iwiThe agreement establishes 'a framework for a co-operative and collaborative future'.29 May 01:40 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTourism data shows Whanganui on the riseCafes, restaurants and bars recorded the most growth in the city.28 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Appalling decision': UCOL music staff one step away from redundancyThe appeal deadline is June 1 and a final decision will be made on June 7.26 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCommunity invited to rural dinner and catchup“This is about getting off-farm, checking in with your mates and checking on yourself".26 May 04:47 AM
New ZealandTe Kōanga O Rehua has returned after a near 160 year absence.More taonga could be on their way.26 May 04:36 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandVelodrome work held up by worker visas“Everybody is poised, ready and waiting."25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat makes a word? Queer art exhibition to be held in WhanganuiThe exhibition was inspired by talks on what it means for art and people to be queer.25 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Give us some breathing room': Whanganui food charity chasing extra funds“There’s been new faces coming and less food to go around.”25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandThree throw their hats in the ring for Kai Iwi byelectionVoting for the election will begin on June 15.25 May 03:28 AM
New ZealandThe Chronicle Q&A: Barrack’s bartender Zoe HenryWhat would keep famed chef Gordon Ramsay happy?25 May 03:20 AM
New ZealandSerious crash in Hunterville claims one lifeMotorists have been asked to avoid the area of the crash if possible.25 May 03:17 AM
New ZealandAlec McNab: All the action from the Whanganui Secondary Schools Cross Country champsComment: There were over 130 starters, arresting the steady decline over recent years.24 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat's to be done about the William Birch Pool?What should be done with William Birch Pool?24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandShould former mayor Charles Mackay get his street name back?".... just knuckle down and get it done before the Sarjeant reopens"23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNewly elected Rātana Church leader hits the road"Manuao is happiest when working and providing for his people."23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPreparations for rise in winter flu patients amp up“We are aware that getting into timely general practice is a problem.”23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandEvacuated Whanganui couple hit by landslip while driving"It was just a mass coming down the hill."23 May 03:47 AM
New ZealandRangitīkei 'reasonably under control' after weekend stormMost of the roads in the region's towns have been cleaned and re-opened.23 May 02:23 AM
New ZealandGovt investing 3.6m to stop land erosion and protect against extreme weatherRatepayers will be contributing more than $18 million to the ongoing work.22 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Entirely unexpected': Sarjeant subcontractors fold“In a couple of months, I would say, we’ll have more of a firm programme.”22 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandProposed shipping container youth hub officially sunkThe council spent close to $40,000 on a feasibility study22 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDistrict councillor takes out songwriting competition“Adulting gets in the way, but every time I perform I really love it."22 May 05:00 PM
