Whanganui Chronicle‘Getting ideas off the ground’: Council invites applicants to waste minimisation fundIt is open to any local projects reducing waste or increasing reuse, repair and recycling.17 Apr 05:00 PM
Whanganui Chronicle'We’re the guinea pigs': Energy park edges closer despite pushback'Just put it somewhere where it doesn’t affect people,' says a Waiinu Beach ratepayer.17 Apr 05:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleBushy Park tracks down four-legged intruders The latest rat incursion is forcing the sanctuary to consider a new predator-free fence. 17 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleHow to get the best from citrus trees in your garden this winterCitrus trees planted now use cool, moist soil to establish strong roots.17 Apr 04:00 PM
OpinionShelley Loader: Be careful how we judge emergency decisionsOPINION: Early warnings and evacuations are trade-offs when uncertainty is high.17 Apr 04:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleCause of Ruapehu house fire under investigation The house was empty and the fire did not spread to other properties.16 Apr 11:15 PM
Whanganui Chronicle37-year-old fire truck breaks down on way to calloutThe Whanganui relief truck broke down on Great North Rd en route to a Waitōtara callout.16 Apr 10:38 PM
Whanganui ChronicleOne dead after State Highway 49 crash near Tangiwai Police said one person died at the scene and another suffered minor injuries.16 Apr 09:30 PM
Whanganui Chronicle'Not a black and white issue': Museum edges towards council takeoverThe council provides nearly 90% of the museum's funding. 16 Apr 06:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleFrom fabric to fused glass: Artist’s bold geometries earn solo exhibition'I’m always looking to push the boundaries to find out what else I can do.'16 Apr 05:00 PM
Whanganui Chronicle‘You don’t see it every day’: Dairy farmer grows half-tonne pumpkinStints of cold weather stifled the pumpkin's growth, which was on track for 700kg-plus.16 Apr 01:00 AM
Whanganui ChronicleFree buses as Whanganui rolls out new city-wide networkThe new network launches on Friday, April 17, World Public Transport Day.15 Apr 06:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleMarton Swim Centre unlikely to open before FebruaryRangitīkei District Council has approved the appointment of a contractor.15 Apr 05:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleHunters, kai, culture combine at hunting and food festivalThe three-day festival opens at 10am on Friday, April 17, at Pungarehu Marae.15 Apr 05:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleParallel taxiway 'a significant investment' in city's futureIn 2025, the council received government funding to complete the airport project.15 Apr 01:00 AM
Whanganui Chronicle'People’s safety comes first': Cliffside camp site permanently closed'This will make sense to locals who know the area well.'14 Apr 06:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleShared pathway reopens after February storm damageNZTA will fund 82% of the $25,000 cost, leaving $4500 for Whanganui District Council.14 Apr 04:00 AM
Whanganui ChronicleFrom cow rescues to world records: Big Bike Film Night rides into Whanganui'I think it’s the kind of film festival that we need in today’s society.'14 Apr 01:00 AM
Whanganui ChronicleFire season shift: Coastal zone returns to open season'The fire danger in the coastal zone has eased.'13 Apr 10:05 PM
Whanganui ChronicleCouncil says no to fee waiver for Air ChathamsAirline boss Duane Emeny says a 100% waiver would save the company about $20,000 a month.13 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: Grandad faces Easter Bunny dilemmaOPINION: Chats over hot chocolate get awkward for Kevin Page.13 Apr 05:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleStates of emergency lift as New Zealand moves into cyclone recovery stageCommunities are helped to return to normal.13 Apr 06:57 AM
Whanganui ChronicleFarmer neglected hundreds of animals, leading to at least 140 deathsMPI found evidence 86 wagyu cows had died from underfeeding and parasitic infections.13 Apr 03:06 AM
Whanganui ChronicleOne dead after Bulls bridge crash; highway reopensThe two-vehicle accident happened between Bulls and Sanson at about 10.55am.13 Apr 12:01 AM
Whanganui ChronicleCyclone Vaianu spares Manawatū-Whanganui as warnings easeThere is the potential for thunderstorms on Monday afternoon, MetService says.12 Apr 09:37 PM
Whanganui Chronicle'Very welcome news': Speed limits dropping around schoolsWhanganui District Council's project has a budget of $694,000.12 Apr 07:02 PM
Whanganui Chronicle'Hardly ever missed it': Founding river market vendor steps awayDan Hurley has had a stall at the Whanganui River Markets since it was set up in 2005.12 Apr 05:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleCyclone Vaianu: Manawatū-Whanganui agencies on standbyThe worst weather for the region is expected late afternoon into early Sunday evening.12 Apr 02:00 AM
Whanganui Chronicle'We have lost our identity': Mayor eyes Manawatū-Whanganui splitIt's New Zealand’s only hyphenated region and stretches across diverse districts.10 Apr 06:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleSore throat testing plan aims to cut rheumatic fever'We would try to make it work. It’s just a workforce issue.'10 Apr 05:11 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNicky RennieComment: The intoxicating correctness of living aloneNicky Rennie is reliving the excitement of moving into her own flat.10 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGareth CarterGareth Carter: Grow some green fencesOPINION: Find out about suitable species for small hedges in the home garden.10 Apr 05:00 PM
Whanganui Chronicle'Bulls Property Disposal': Defence Force to sell 26 Rangitīkei homesTheir combined value will 'be determined through the sale process'. 10 Apr 05:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleNorthland declares state of emergency as Cyclone Vaianu nears'This declaration means we can act quickly if required.'10 Apr 05:35 AM