2019 Wanganui Rugby Awards on Saturday
A long season of club and representative footy to be recognised at fourth annual awards.
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Why Whanganui was named NZ's most beautiful city
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Champion of champions in squash
This was only the third time in history that Central had won this prestigious title.
Man in court on drug supply charges
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Project brings new life to church building
Many volunteers have helped convert a church hall to a lodge.
'Trajectory of closure turned around': Archdeacon
Whanganui Anglican Parish moves from retrenching to growth.
NZTA makes one-lane fix for Parapara slip high priority
NZTA assures Raetihi people that fixing SH4 in the Parapara is high priority.
Local brews on tap for inaugural festival
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Parapara closure having huge effect on Raetihi
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Kirton determined to improve transport
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Councillor slams NZTA over SH4 closure
Helen Craig says the road is closed for no reason other than massive under-investment.
Winter Olympics staff train on Mt Ruapehu
The guests learnt about rescue techniques and ski patrolling skills.
Comment: Parapara Highway slip major disruption to business
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Low voting return so far in local elections
Voting is slow in the region as election day looms.
Letters: Rubbish around city a shock for students
Readers' letters to the Whanganui Chronicle
Second water bottling application - larger than first
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Man who allegedly pointed gun at police, stole police car appears in court
Charges laid after manhunt.
Online manhunt: Town watches on Facebook Live as police storm home
Manhunt ends in arrests after dramatic Raetihi stakeout.
Ohakune manhunt: Tama Rawhiti still sought after police car stolen at gunpoint
Police are still hunting a man they believe stole a patrol car at gunpoint in Ohakune.
Police officers held at gunpoint, car stolen
The thief crashed the car into a gatepost and fled on foot.
Raetihi matriarch treated community as her family
The woman referred to as Raetihi's matriarch, Jessie Seaman, has died, aged 96.
Primary cross country results
Results of the 29th annual Aranui Primary Interschool Cross Country Championships.
Smile NZ initiative back for another year
Free Dental Day, Smile NZ, comes to Ohakune.
Gardening: Get the best from your blueberry patch
Gardening columnist Gareth Carter has advice on growing blueberries in Whanganui.
Squash: Whanganui Club wins Central Districts Champion of Champions crown
Wins first combined Central Districts club title since 2004.
Health Quality Awards celebrate Whanganui initiatives
The 2019 Te Tohu Rangatira Whanganui District Health Quality Awards were presented.
Ruapehu waterways get restoration grants
Groups have been given funds to monitor and understand Ruapehu waterways.
Getting ready for over 120 minutes of hell
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Building a dream: The road to Tūroa skifield
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Witty, gritty poetry to support Brain Injury Association
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