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'No one is going to want to live here': Proposed mill closure threatens town
The proposed closure of two large North Island mills is already hurting the local economy.
Person seriously injured after logging truck rolls
"We did have three fire trucks, a Hazmat unit and a support vehicle there.”
Chronicle Q&A: Taylah Barrett on sporting aspirations and sushi
'It’s satisfying being able to make tackles, especially because I’m so small.'
Rugby: Battle of 'Incomparables' and 'Kaiwakas'
Border and Kaierau meet in the premier final at Cooks Gardens on Saturday.
Roading and water services moving in-house in Rangitīkei
Rangitīkei District Council bring roading and water services in-house.
Waiouru exercises important in 'volatile, uncertain and complex world'
Realistic scenarios help soldiers keep ready for any eventuality.
Community voices heard on Rangitīkei’s long-term plan
The Marton pool, kerbside collection and Marton's main street were the key topics.
Councillors face growing workload, pressure, abuse
'I do worry about the salaries for elected members' - Rangitīkei mayor
Injured player Ollie Thomson's Givealittle reaches $40,000
The bull sale has given the Thomson family an extra financial boost during a tough time.
Truck rolls, closes State Highway 1
The highway is expected to be closed for some time.
Rugby: Clash of Rangitīkei clubs in Premier grade
It's their last chance to claim a semifinals berth.
Name change proposed for Rangitikei district
Public feedback is invited on the proposal and another to name a new suburb in Feilding.
Taihape firefighter honoured for multiple services to community
'I love the community - my family has lived here for five generations.'
‘More harm than good’: Call for rethink on Māori wards
'We have previously decided that these are the best representation arrangements ...'
Club rugby: Tight game means tight table
There was just one point in it by the end of the game.
Club rugby: Taihape claim Whanganui Rugby Challenge Shield
Taihape denied Border's storming finish to win at home.
Person critically injured after incident in Rangitīkei district
The patient was flown by helicopter to Whanganui Hospital.
Adventures, screams, tourism in Rangitīkei mayor's pecuniary interests
Rangitīkei elected members have made declarations for the past 12 months.
Helicopter needed to airlift victim after Rangitīkei River accident
The victim was flown to Palmerston North Regional Hospital.
Title for gumboot-throwing stalwart at Rural Sports Awards
Bronwyn Troon has been recognised for her decades of dedication to the sport.
Water provision 'ticking time bomb'
Rangitīkei Mayor Andy Watson is concerned about the repeal of water service reforms.
Taihape ambulance moves from carport to purpose-built station
The new and long-awaited ambulance base has opened in Taihape.
Landlocking 'particularly acute' problem in Taihape
More than 70 per cent of remaining Māori land in Taihape is landlocked.
School lessons on the hoof
A Taihape school is extending lessons outside the classroom
Green light for restoration of Taihape Town Hall
The earthquake-prone building has been closed to the public since 2021.
'A real privilege': Sport Whanganui boss signs off
'It's not about high performance, it's about getting out and doing stuff.'