Latest from Whanganui

Artists Open Studios back bigger than ever

More than 90 studios and around 160 artists were taking part this year.

Traditional healing classes start in Marton

He Akoranga Rongoā Māori is a programme designed for traditional health practices.

Varied week of Whanganui weather ahead

Overnight temperatures are expected to drop into single digits this week.

Craig Cawley on Eric Clapton, pub gigs and loading zones

Musician tells the Chronicle Q&A: 'I play guitar and I sing, and that's it...'

What's next for UCOL Te Pūkenga Whanganui?

“To hear people say they don’t even know where UCOL is, that’s just crazy.”

Waverley Primary School celebrates 150th anniversary

A parade put on to honour the school had people lining the towns main street.

WHS rowers have best ever North Island Championships

The schools rowing director hoped to carry this momentum into this years Maadi Cup.

One in Wellington ICU from Turakina crash

Hato Hone St John responded to the crash with three ambulances.

Rātana world tour commemorates founder’s 1924 venture

Rātana followers will retrace founder's world tour.

Cost of living support: A fix or a band-aid?

The increases as part of the package would come into effect on April 1.

Violent offender vows to change for his children

“He wants to become a working and contributing member of society.”

Person in serious condition after Turakina crash

The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.

Relay For Life participants run up a tally

It costs about $450,000 a year to keep operations running.

Local Focus: 'It has no future here' - colonial statue under fire again

Whanganui hapū and iwi have 'major concerns' regarding Aotearoa's first war memorial.

Collegiate debating team completes regional three-peat

Next up are the national champs in May.

Audrey McCosh on raw slices, climbing ladders and Whanganui's waterfront

'Getting started is the hardest thing in any part of life, fitness or not.'

Kāinga Ora buys 1.6-hectare plot in Aramoho for housing

Number and type of homes still to be finalised.

David Downs returns home for charity event

The event is happening at Whanganui Collegiate School's Prince Edward Auditorium at 7pm.