Whanganui ChronicleWhanganui’s Youth MP focuses on culture, mental health, educationWhanganui’s 2025 Youth MP is Taiko Edwards-Haruru, a Year 13 student.18 Apr 05:00 PM
Whanganui Chronicle'It can be heavy-handed': Police pull back from mental health callouts'Really, there needs to be some involvement from everybody.'18 Apr 05:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleFire reignites at historic Taranaki hotel day after giant blaze The historical building was 'basically destroyed' after going up in flames last night.18 Apr 08:21 AM
Whanganui ChronicleCommunity mourns loss of Waitotara Hotel after fire The hotel's licensee was left with only the clothes on his back and his little kitten.18 Apr 02:30 AM
Whanganui Chronicle'Pretty much destroyed': Investigation opened into South Taranaki blazeA fire investigator will return to the scene this morning17 Apr 06:42 PM
Whanganui ChronicleAustralian company applies to mine Taranaki seabed under fast-track lawOpponents fear sediment discharge will harm sea life on Pātea Banks.17 Apr 06:09 AM
Whanganui ChronicleLand lease problems scupper plan for iwi-council centreThe parties will now pursue separate developments in Manāia.17 Apr 03:13 AM
Whanganui Chronicle'Out of hand': Firefighters battle Waverley blazeThe fire, measuring 300m by 200m, is burning grass, scrub, and pine trees.16 Apr 12:05 AM
Whanganui ChronicleMuggy Easter weekend expected as subtropical system hits WhanganuiTaihape, Taumarunui and parts of Taranaki are under a strong wind watch.14 Apr 10:48 PM
BusinessHouse prices down in most regions in year to MarchPrices either static or falling throughout NZ, only six areas had price rises lately.14 Apr 10:09 PM
Whanganui ChronicleDIY crafts to ninja challenges: School holiday events for the familySouth Taranaki, Rangitīkei, Ruapehu and Whanganui are jam-packed with family-friendly fun.11 Apr 05:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleRare native plant thriving after road works discoveryThe Manawa Kawa was found in native forest in the Tāngarākau Gorge.10 Apr 12:50 AM
Whanganui ChronicleTaranaki eruption risk could isolate 5000 farms, study warnsThere's a 30 to 50% chance of Taranaki Maunga erupting in the next 50 years.09 Apr 10:05 PM
Whanganui Chronicle‘A bit more driving’: Whanganui electorate area could increase massively'It would be physically demanding to service that area with any degree of regularity.'04 Apr 04:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleWaverley firefighters learn medical skills to boost emergency response'In serious emergencies, every minute counts.'01 Apr 12:00 AM
Whanganui Chronicle‘No fluke’: Proposed rates rise far below forecastIt has taken 'a lot of hard work' to get there.30 Mar 04:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleTaranaki woman turning local wool into heirloom blanketsAlison Ross is weaving blankets using Taranaki-grown wool in Hāwera.28 Mar 04:00 PM
SportUnbeaten female talent on show in Rugby League Grand FinalThe side have gone unbeaten in their debut season.27 Mar 09:00 PM
Whanganui Chronicle‘Could have been different’: Quick response saves school library from fireThe fire was caused by an air ventilation fan.27 Mar 08:09 PM
Whanganui Chronicle‘Incredibly, incredibly grateful’: Family praises first responders to Taihape crash 'Without those people, the outcome could have been completely different.'25 Mar 02:47 AM
Whanganui ChronicleHapū knowledge could upend kaimoana rulesHapū say South Taranaki reefs are severely depleted, especially of pāua22 Mar 09:38 PM
Whanganui Chronicle'We're really struggling': Drought grips South Taranaki farmsSouth Taranaki farmers say a recent smattering of rain isn’t enough to break a drought.20 Mar 08:14 PM
Whanganui Chronicle‘Unlikely to improve’: Dry outlook for Horizons regionDrought declared in Horizons region; $100,000 support available.13 Mar 05:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleHigh school teacher who groomed two students can now be namedThe Whanganui teacher was sentenced to home detention last year.12 Mar 12:57 AM
Whanganui Chronicle‘The grass is golden’: Farmers desperate for rain'A lot of people are struggling for water to feed their stock.'05 Mar 04:00 PM
Whanganui Chronicle‘Critical moment’: Third reading of iwi Treaty settlement billMore than 150 members will travel to Parliament on March 6 for the reading.03 Mar 12:26 AM
Whanganui Chronicle‘Desperate conditions’: Drought crisis hits Taranaki farmersThe Government is providing $30,000 to rural support groups in Taranaki.27 Feb 12:42 AM
Whanganui Chronicle‘A huge moment’: Te Matatini’s cultural impact on TaranakiMore than 70,000 visitors are expected in New Plymouth during Te Matatini.26 Feb 04:58 PM
Whanganui ChronicleWhy Te Matatini 2025 is drawing record crowdsAll tickets for the 2025 Te Matatini finals day are sold out.26 Feb 05:37 AM
Whanganui Chronicle‘Feel the magic’: Excitement builds as Te Matatini 2025 beginsTe Matatini 2025 kicks off at New Plymouth’s Bowl of Brooklands.24 Feb 09:33 PM
Whanganui ChronicleHistoric pōwhiri kicks off biggest Te Matatini festivalThe festival's opening ceremony included a new taonga gifting by the Rangi whānau.24 Feb 07:24 PM
Whanganui ChronicleLast stretch of metal road on NZ’s state highways finally sealedContractors finished 12km of tarseal through Tāngarākau Gorge on SH43.24 Feb 07:20 PM
Sport‘Massive win for Whanganui’: Women’s Central Districts T20 tournament debutThe ICC Women's World Cup trophy will be displayed on the first day.20 Feb 04:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleHāwera business to cater for thousands at Te MatatiniKiri Erb's staff will increase from 36 to 50 for the kapa haka nationals.19 Feb 09:37 PM