Logan Tutty
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Huntley School claims three medals at triathlon nationals
Hugo Skerman, Toby Gill and Lucy Easton had podium finishes.
Karate club fighters coiled for showdown
Fourteen fighters from Kyokoshin Karate are ready for their first competition in 12 months
Whanganui schools reacted to squashed mandate
The mandate is being lifted April 4th.
Celebrating a bloomin' milestone
The Wanganui Garden Centre and Matthews Roses have done business together since 1947
Guthrie's Auto Care moves on with sole owner
Paul Rod has bought out his business partner John Sherman after 10 years together.
Castlecliff Golf Club vice captain hits first hole-in-one
After 17 years of playing golf, John Cosford has hit his first ever ace.
'A new beginning': Whanganui leaders react to Covid-19 rule changes
From April 4, vaccine passes and mandates for some sectors will be scrapped.
Can you beat it? The NZ car that has clocked up two million kilometres
Graeme Hebley bought the car in 2000. It had only done 80,000kms at that point.
Ohakune skier Jess Hotter prepares for biggest event yet
Jess Hotter sits on top of the Freeride World Tour standings heading into the final event.
Whanganui businesses grapple with staff shortages as Omicron cases rise
'We are still in the early stages of Covid in our community': Chamber CEO.
Tourism operators stoked to finally see tourists once again
It has been more than two years since tourists have been on New Zealand soil.
South African expat sets up salon in Whanganui
After running salons in South Africa, Sharon Hanekom decided now is the time in Whanganui.
Fund to help pay for secondary school athletes' fees opens
Karen and Knud Bukholt are donating a portion of their Bayley's sales to support the fund.
Whanganui set for fine week of weather
Evenings are starting to cool down now that autumn is here.
Major upgrade for Marton's water supply
Finding a new water supply, building a bore and new treatment plant are planned.
Cycling sisters continue upward trajectory
Kenzey and Kassidy Compton have had strong regional results in the past month
New business brings former Whanganui local back home
Claire and Simon Lundon opened Speedy Signs Whanganui in late 2021.
Former Whanganui hockey standout among new caps for Black Sticks
The former Whanganui High School student was one of five new caps announced.
One injured in central Whanganui crash
The crash occurred on Taupō Quay around 11am.
'Any addiction brings problems'
Smoking rates are at an all-time low, but vaping is becoming more prevalent among teens.
How do we get more young women active?
Sport Whanganui is leading discussions on promoting young women's physical activity.
79 new Covid cases in Whanganui DHB region
There is a pop-up RAT testing station at the Whanganui Racecourse.
Red-billed gull shot by blow dart returned home
The gull has escaped with slightly impaired vision after a blow dart was shot at him.
Whanganui expats feel relief as return to NZ nears
Some Whanganui people based overseas haven't been in New Zealand for more than two years.
Explained: How to use a RAT kit to test for Covid
RATs take just 20 minutes to get a result versus days for PCR testing.
Whanganui welcomes new fried chicken restaurant
Wicked Chicken is open for takeaway only, with dine-in set to be finished in two weeks.
Forty three new cases of Covid-19 in Whanganui DHB area
32 of the cases are in Whanganui, with the rest spread over various towns across the DHB.
Trampers come across rubbish on Whanganui beach
South Beach is one of town's illegal dumping hotspots, says Whanganui District Council.
Thirty new Covid cases in Whanganui DHB region
Twenty of the new cases are in Whanganui and 10 are in South Rangitīkei.
Springvale Garden Centre School Vege Challenge kicks off
Sixteen schools across the Whanganui district are taking part in the 2022 challenge.
50 years on: The day Maadi Cup underdogs Whanganui High School made history
In 1972, Whanganui High School upset cross-town rivals Collegiate in the Maadi Cup.
Schools urged to not let Covid 19 cancel traditional camps
The Y would like to see schools work harder to ensure "invaluable" camps can go ahead.
Meat processing plants preparing for 'inevitable' Covid case
Processing facilities are confident they have the right systems in place.
Is esports the next big sport in the region?
"There is a draw card between healthy gaming and unhealthy gaming."
Whanganui couple celebrates 60 years of marriage
Ian and Heather Brown say Christian faith has played a strong part in their success.
High School students ace maths exams
Thirteen of 17 Year 11 students achieved A* grades, which equates to 90 per cent plus.
Marton cluster grows as more Whanganui Covid-19 cases confirmed
There are seven new cases in Whanganui related to the cluster; total is 17, one recovered
Four new Covid-19 cases announced by Whanganui DHB
There are now a total of nine cases in Marton.
Minimum wage increasing 'at perfect time', says local union
The minimum wage will go up to $21.20 at the start of April.
'It's not a pretty picture', says Whanganui cafe owner under red light
Businesses are crying out for help as customers drop dramatically under red.
Taihape families bond as they build in wooden wonderland
More than 100 kids have come through Whānau Hobby Hut since it started in 2019.
Whanganui stacks up well in latest Beach & Coastal Safety Report
Despite it being one of the busiest beach seasons yet, Whanganui didn't have a drowning.
Bird badly injured after being shot by blow dart in Whanganui
Red-billed gulls can live up to 30 years.
Tour De Whanganui 2022 gears up
Locals have the whole month of February to clock up as many kilometers as possible.
Q-West finishes latest Kaikoura Whale Watch vessel
Q-West has built seven vessels for Whale Watch Kaikoura over the last 22 years.
Minor injuries in two-vehicle crash near Marton
The crash occurred on Wellington Rd just after 4.30pm on Tuesday.
Manawatū-Whanganui district moves to restricted fire season
"The conditions are rapidly drying out, leading to a high fire risk."
Mangatepopo Camp given new life after rallying call
"We are certainly in a position where closing the doors isn't on the table anymore."
How Whanganui Cook Islanders are preserving the culture
Hula on the Awa meet every Sunday at the Whanganui Learning Centre.
Ex-Whanganui footballer signs semi-professional contract in Australia
Tesco Grunwald will be playing for the Wynnum Wolves for the upcoming 2022 season.
Lensman scales new heights with Mt Ruapehu project
Madsen hiked 1100km, including 36,000m of climbing, over 366 days to complete the project
60 years on from Peter Snell's record breaking mile at Cooks Gardens
15,000 people crammed into Cooks Gardens for the world famous event.
Schools and businesses adjusting to updated mask rules
The new rules are "a really big change for primary schools".
Club patron celebrates 50 years with Wanganui Vintage Car Club
He purchased a 1928 Studebaker Dictator, which soon became the family's pride and joy.
Return to red as Omicron begins to spread
With Omicron in the community, a move to red made the most sense, say Whanganui leaders.
NZ Glassworks first exhibition of 2022 kicks off
Te Rongo Kirkwood's work features in the first exhibition of the year.
Softball: New clubs ready to test themselves at Mustang Cup
Three new Whanganui clubs are set to make their Mustang Cup debuts.
Whanganui to stay in orange traffic light setting
Staying at orange made sense with Omicron potentially around the corner, leaders say.
Whanganui DHB less than 1000 doses away from 90 per cent
The DHB says 57 per cent of the eligible population have also had their booster shot.
Whanganui seven-year-old makes drag racing debut
Kayden Patel hit the tarmac for the first time over the weekend.
Truck versus pole triggers explosion
The crash caused electrical arcing, leading to a fire and explosion.
Successful day of vaccinations in Taihape sees clinic close early
151 doses were administered on Thursday, compared to just 16 the three days before.
Kids and devices: How long is too long to be on a screen?
Kids take notice of their parents' actions and behaviours when it comes to screen time.
Use of Whanganui shared pathways increasing
Data shows usage over the last three months of 2021 increased compared to 2020.
The 20-year-old analyst keeping a 'football eye' on the Wellington Phoenix
He has been in Sydney with the team since the start of November.
Whanganui school leaders optimistic first term will start on time
"If you just close the schools, what happens with all the kids? That is a huge factor."
Off-road drivers to traverse Waitōtara Valley for charity
Manawatū 4WD Club safari aims to raise money for rural families and prostate cancer.
Coastal Art Trail connects regions
After five years in the works, the Coastal Arts Trail has officially launched
Wanganui Repertory Theatre weeks away from 2022 debut
The classic Roald Dahl novel Fantastic Mr Fox is being adapted for the theatre stage.
'Anything outdoorsy' flying off shelves as heat sets in
Fans, water guns and all sorts of camping equipment have been popular with locals.
Whanganui Chronicle Person of the Year: Doreen Barns
Barns is the event coordinator for IHC Whanganui.
Locals flock to Kai Iwi Beach over Christmas break, but are warned about rips
Mowhanau Beach has been packed, with Castlecliff being a little quiet over Christmas.
Steady Boxing Day around Whanganui
"Not having the Cemetery Circuit on this year, we definitely noticed that too."
Year in review: Te Rito opens up in June, nurses protest and a new wind farm
New vaccination centre opens and the Queen's Birthday Honours take place.
Four babies born in Whanganui Hospital on Christmas Day
"It was quite a busy day."
Wanganui Enterprises snaps up national award
Chris and Denny Allen are leaving on the highest of notes.
New cafe coming to Kai Iwi Beach Holiday Park
Sea Dogs Galley will open at Kai Iwi Beach Holiday Park on December 23.
Sunflowers brings joy to Whanganui kindergarten
Marie McFarland grew the tallest sunflower in the region, reaching a height of 149 cm.
AJ Hackett revisits the birthplace of commercial bungy after 30 years
"It has to be one of the most powerful places on Earth."
Whanganui Rugby backs NZ Rugby's vaccination certificate directive
Whanganui Rugby are hoping the directive won't have a huge impact on participation.