Omicron outbreak: 7605 Covid cases, 41 deaths - Bloomfield's final message for NZ
End of an era as the man who shaped our pandemic response officially stands down today.
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The locals taking part in the event are two boxers, a swimmer, a runner, and a judo coach.
Whanganui survey results show strong opposition to water reforms
There's still time to have a say on Whanganui Three Waters submission.
Whanganui rugby: Still 'a lot of work to be done' for Whanganui
Hamlin hopes the camp is where the squad will really start to gel and lift their intensity
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Stephen Du Bruyn moved to Whanganui from South Africa seven years ago.
White bike memorial given a spruce up
The bike commemorates Mia Pusch, who was hit and killed by a truck in 2010.
Whanganui Athletic one point away from title
The team is travelling to Hawkes Bay again this weekend.
Young guns to show what they can do in U20 comp
Now the Whanganui Under 20s get to show what they can do on equal terms.
Phone threats towards schools reported in Whanganui
'At this stage Police do not believe there is a safety risk'.
Free shuttle service available while Durie Hill elevator entrance closed
Lower Durie Hill elevator entrance to close for hillside repairs.
One Covid-19-related death in Whanganui
The Ministry of Health reported 15 people were in Whanganui Hospital with Covid-19.
Today's Covid update: 7627 new cases, 827 in hospital with 24 in ICU
Health officials expect the death toll to worsen in coming weeks.
Attempted wrench robber in Youth Court
The offender has been referred to Youth Justice.
One of a kind shop expanding from a Mangamahu business
"It's one of a kind, alternative, but still very kiwi."
All the best performances at the World Athletics Championships
There were some outstanding performances at the World Athletics Championships
Mask use back in schools as term 3 gets underway
"Yes, everybody hates them, but we are doing it because it's good for all of us."
UCOL's First Early Childhood Degree comes to Whanganui
Will this course help solve the sector's teacher shortages?
Permission from Te Pou Tupua to have floating lanterns at this year's Lanterns on the Awa event
More capacity, food stalls and performances at the 2022 event.
Watch: Standing ovation as Dr Ashley Bloomfield signs off for the last time
Dr Ashley Bloomfield gives his final Covid-19 briefing before leaving his job.
'It really did lift my heart': Minister moved by Māori mental health efforts
The Minister said the stories he heard were powerful.
Three Covid-related deaths in Whanganui
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Online scammer repeatedly fails to deliver the goods
Matthew Duxfield has admitted fraudulently selling a gaming console and games online.
Funding to support high risk people during Covid-19
More Covid-19 support for people with mental health and addiction needs is on the way.
Whanganui locals share Net safety tips
There has been a huge increase in harmful content reports over the last two years.
Move to oust Shaw as leader "disappointing"
Currently, no other MPs have elected to run against Shaw for the position of co-leader.
Letters: Protest mayhem and state of world events
Whanganui Chronicle readers have their say.
Rangitīkei MP Ian McKelvie retiring on '12-not-out'
"One of my major objectives was to bring the place closer together and see what happens."
Filmmaker on the hunt for fellow fanatics
Freddie Müller is back in Whanganui and ready to get to work
Two deaths from Covid-19 in Whanganui
The ministry also reported there were 14 people in Whanganui Hospital with Covid-19
'Reforms must happen' – Ruapehu mayor
"There was a realisation that Three Waters reform will go ahead," Cameron said.
Manawatū to Hawke's Bay highway build facing disrupted by wet winter
18 months into the build, progress is good and it's still on track to open in late 2024.
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While daily case numbers are declining, hospitalisations continue to rise.