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Catherine Gaffaney
Reporter

Reporter, NZ Herald

We are your advocate, Aotearoa. Uncovering stories that matter, asking hard-hitting questions of those in power, live-blogging sport events, monitoring the highs and lows of the NZX and providing Premium expert opinion and analysis. Bringing you distinctive, quality journalism and breaking news from across New Zealand and around the world. With specialists working together to create indepth reads, engaging video, and unmissable podcasts.

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Heavy rain to return with a vengeance
Whanganui Chronicle

Heavy rain to return with a vengeance

26 May 07:22 PM
Defeated PM defends $26m flag vote
Whanganui Chronicle

Defeated PM defends $26m flag vote

24 Mar 04:58 PM

INTERACTIVE: John Key says he is disappointed New Zealanders have voted to keep the current flag but has promised his Government will not revisit the issue.

'He's scared. He knows what he's done'
Whanganui Chronicle

'He's scared. He knows what he's done'

09 Mar 05:28 PM

The gunman involved in the incident is reportedly willing to surrender if he can have the support of his friends and family with him.

Kiwis see tax refund as a bonus
Business

Kiwis see tax refund as a bonus

19 Feb 03:00 AM
Mixed response to Dame Kiri's claim
Whanganui Chronicle

Mixed response to Dame Kiri's claim

17 Jan 10:24 PM

Dame Kiri Te Kanawa's claim she was "beaten by nuns" during her schooling has been met with mixed response.

Summer break to stay cooler
Whanganui Chronicle

Summer break to stay cooler

10 Jan 09:02 PM
Scheme brings health workers to Whanganui
Whanganui Chronicle

Scheme brings health workers to Whanganui

15 Dec 04:54 PM
More front for mental health
Whanganui Chronicle

More front for mental health

09 Dec 05:50 PM
Holidays hazardous for kids
Whanganui Chronicle

Holidays hazardous for kids

07 Dec 05:28 PM
No incentive for regional teachers
Whanganui Chronicle

No incentive for regional teachers

04 Dec 08:00 PM
Avalanche City's climb to the top
Lifestyle

Avalanche City's climb to the top

13 Nov 04:00 PM
Thailand: Same same but different
Lifestyle

Thailand: Same same but different

28 Oct 05:00 AM
Report highlights health inequalities
Whanganui Chronicle

Report highlights health inequalities

26 Oct 05:44 PM
Median prices only part of the story
Whanganui Chronicle

Median prices only part of the story

14 Oct 05:31 PM
Wanganui parents owe IRD $14 million in child support
Whanganui Chronicle

Wanganui parents owe IRD $14 million in child support

09 Oct 08:00 PM
Concern as kids miss DHB dental checks
Whanganui Chronicle

Concern as kids miss DHB dental checks

13 Sep 06:57 PM
There are jobs in Wanganui area
Whanganui Chronicle

There are jobs in Wanganui area

21 Jul 07:44 PM
Kiwis help boost city guest figures
Whanganui Chronicle

Kiwis help boost city guest figures

16 Jul 06:31 PM
Thin blue line under attack
Whanganui Chronicle

Thin blue line under attack

13 Jul 06:56 PM
Demand drop behind move to end scheme
Whanganui Chronicle

Demand drop behind move to end scheme

05 Jul 09:22 PM
City rents go up in wake of flooding
Whanganui Chronicle

City rents go up in wake of flooding

05 Jul 06:46 PM
Air quality complaints declined last winter
Whanganui Chronicle

Air quality complaints declined last winter

15 Jun 06:54 PM
Doubts over free GP visits for kids
Whanganui Chronicle

Doubts over free GP visits for kids

15 Jun 06:41 PM
Proper school lunch boosts little brains
Whanganui Chronicle

Proper school lunch boosts little brains

15 Jun 05:00 AM

School lunches can be a tough task for busy parents. Catherine Gaffaney asks experts for lunchbox ideas to keep your kids healthy and happy.

Boom as buyers flee pricier centres
Whanganui Chronicle

Boom as buyers flee pricier centres

12 Jun 09:00 PM
Worker complaints tip of iceberg: union leader
Whanganui Chronicle

Worker complaints tip of iceberg: union leader

12 Jun 09:00 PM
Fewer police on beat: Labour
Whanganui Chronicle

Fewer police on beat: Labour

07 Jun 06:54 PM
Mediation 'better way' to fix tenancy issues
Whanganui Chronicle

Mediation 'better way' to fix tenancy issues

01 Jun 06:36 PM
Gender pay gap closer
Whanganui Chronicle

Gender pay gap closer

27 May 06:40 PM
Couples say 'we do' to Wanganui
Whanganui Chronicle

Couples say 'we do' to Wanganui

20 May 06:40 PM
Child abuse reaches five-year high
Whanganui Chronicle

Child abuse reaches five-year high

04 May 06:33 PM
School injuries costing NZ big bucks
Whanganui Chronicle

School injuries costing NZ big bucks

03 May 06:41 PM
'Small number' of cops let police down
Whanganui Chronicle

'Small number' of cops let police down

30 Apr 06:48 PM
War was a long way from home
Whanganui Chronicle

War was a long way from home

25 Apr 02:00 AM
250 drivers flee from police
Whanganui Chronicle

250 drivers flee from police

23 Apr 06:41 PM
Globe-trotting student joins world forum
Whanganui Chronicle

Globe-trotting student joins world forum

21 Apr 09:43 PM
DHB spends nearly $15k on department inquiry
Whanganui Chronicle

DHB spends nearly $15k on department inquiry

14 Apr 06:44 PM
Cannabis use on way out as teens say no to drugs
Whanganui Chronicle

Cannabis use on way out as teens say no to drugs

09 Apr 06:30 PM
Wanganui house prices dip slightly
Whanganui Chronicle

Wanganui house prices dip slightly

08 Apr 06:47 PM
Jobs up but no match for other areas
Whanganui Chronicle

Jobs up but no match for other areas

07 Apr 06:40 PM
Rent rates kept down
Whanganui Chronicle

Rent rates kept down

30 Mar 05:44 PM
Fee increase for pokies could hit club funding
Whanganui Chronicle

Fee increase for pokies could hit club funding

27 Mar 08:00 PM
Health board reviews use of strong drugs
Whanganui Chronicle

Health board reviews use of strong drugs

26 Mar 05:48 PM
$2 million in fines waived by court in last three years
Whanganui Chronicle

$2 million in fines waived by court in last three years

26 Mar 05:42 PM
Local libraries buck national trends
Whanganui Chronicle

Local libraries buck national trends

26 Mar 05:38 PM
Wanganui home prices up 24%
Whanganui Chronicle

Wanganui home prices up 24%

23 Mar 05:28 PM
Over $250k in Wanganui offender levies
Whanganui Chronicle

Over $250k in Wanganui offender levies

10 Mar 05:21 PM
Foreign patients owe DHB over $20k
Whanganui Chronicle

Foreign patients owe DHB over $20k

27 Feb 05:00 AM

Foreign patients receiving medical treatment in Wanganui owe more than $20,000.

St John called out 7000 times in a year
Whanganui Chronicle

St John called out 7000 times in a year

19 Feb 05:33 PM
Benefit numbers down last quarter, new figures show
Whanganui Chronicle

Benefit numbers down last quarter, new figures show

15 Feb 07:06 PM
Local online spending down against NZ trend
Whanganui Chronicle

Local online spending down against NZ trend

04 Feb 05:27 PM
Driveway safety upgrade for homes
Whanganui Chronicle

Driveway safety upgrade for homes

13 Jan 05:44 PM
Hot tips to avoid a blaze this season
Whanganui Chronicle

Hot tips to avoid a blaze this season

23 Dec 08:26 PM
Donor still giving back after accident
Whanganui Chronicle

Donor still giving back after accident

14 Nov 08:00 PM
Shortage of skilled tradesmen a worry
Whanganui Chronicle

Shortage of skilled tradesmen a worry

23 Oct 05:09 PM
House prices rise by 15pc
Whanganui Chronicle

House prices rise by 15pc

20 Oct 05:49 PM
Cost of concussions revealed
Whanganui Chronicle

Cost of concussions revealed

16 Oct 09:19 AM
Electricity price forecast to be stable
Whanganui Chronicle

Electricity price forecast to be stable

15 Oct 08:48 AM
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