Whanganui news
Sarjeant Gallery plans better accessibility
Not everyone experiences art the same way.
'Especially for tradies': Yoga teacher welcomes men and newbies
'You don’t come here and suddenly do splits or a handstand.'
Tripadvisor award for Whanganui paddle steamer
The paddle steamer has been recognised by Tripadvisor for five consecutive years.
Final stage of 200km cycle route under way
'It will definitely be a big boost especially at the end of the trail.'
'It’s only going to get worse': Whanganui pair join World Indigenous Suicide Prevention conference
'One way of talking about [suicide] is to get in the garden.' - Kiritahi Firmin.
Has school holiday boredom struck already? Head to Ruapehu this winter
Pack your winter gear for Ruapehu.
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Long-time Whanganui cafe owner shuts up shop after 16 years
'I have always used real butter - never margarine, or substitutes.'
Final stage of 200km cycle route under way
'It will definitely be a big boost especially at the end of the trail.'
Health system 'heaving from winter illnesses'
Patients urged to consider options as winter illnesses flood accident and medical.
Jazz Club celebrates with NZSM Big Band
Jazz students from Te Kōkī New Zealand School of Music at Whanganui Jazz Club.
See the best on stage playing in Whanganui
The Musicians' Club has the longest-running Open Mic in Whanganui.
Whanganui High School’s first Olympic gold medallist - Trevor Coker
Whanganui High School’s first Olympic gold medallist - Trevor Coker.
'Offensive': Review finds senior public servant's Rātana speech 'not politically neutral'
The staffer said the Māori world was being 'persecuted' by the coalition's policies.
Woodburner fee leaves residents in the cold
South Taranaki District Council has almost tripled its woodburner consent fee.
Five potholes in recently-repaired road: Motorist fuming after car damaged on state highway
'I instantly felt my car hit about four to five potholes really hard.'
Sarjeant Gallery plans better accessibility
Not everyone experiences art the same way.
Council puts buildings with ‘beautiful character’ on the market
'There’s beautiful character in there, it’s just about the right person coming along.'
New facility for Central Plateau emergency operations
It will provide a central point for search and rescue operations and emergency management.
Amazing development for junior squash players in Whanganui
Youngsters try their hand at squash.
Rugby: New generation lines up for North Island Heartland Series campaign
Plenty of Whanganui's female talent has been snapped up by Farah Palmer Cup unions.
Rob Rattenbury: What is New Zealand’s dress code?
OPINION: What does our dress sense say about us as a country?
Rugby: Winning start to pre-season campaign
They tipped up Manawatū’s best club players in Feilding.
Grassroots Trust Rescue Helicopter attends 32 callouts
The rescue helicopter attended a variety of call-outs in June.
Premium
Kevin Page: In a pickle at the supermarket
OPINION: Kevin Page's shopping trip hits a snag.
Rob Rattenbury: What is New Zealand’s dress code?
OPINION: What does our dress sense say about us as a country?
Nicky Rennie: Business blooming on Drews Ave
OPINION: A florist in the arts quarter is a match made in heaven.
Gareth Carter: How about a public holiday for potato planting?
OPINION: Spud Monday was a unique Nelson holiday for potato planting.
Rob Rattenbury: Investment in ferries vital
OPINION: We can't afford not to replace the Interislander ferries.
Whanganui River iwi takes next steps to restore Te Awa Tupua
The partnership will help develop a detailed restoration plan.
'Increase in phishing': Scam warning as 'malicious cyber actors' take advantage of IT outage
National cyber intelligence agency warns Kiwis to 'be alert' to scammers amid IT outage.
Sport
Rugby: Deadlock for premier’s Most Valuable Player award
Alesana Tofa and Tyrone Albert share the Whanganui award this year.
Chronicle Q&A: Taylah Barrett on sporting aspirations and sushi
'It’s satisfying being able to make tackles, especially because I’m so small.'
Tote racing at Wanganui Straight Track to start this week
It will be New Zealand’s first straight track.
Rugby: Battle of 'Incomparables' and 'Kaiwakas'
Border and Kaierau meet in the premier final at Cooks Gardens on Saturday.
Rugby: Marist or Utiku to be new senior champion
The senior crown will be decided at Cooks Gardens on Saturday.
Athletics: Major confidence boost for Beamish
Alec McNab had to wait for the results — but it was worth it.
Netball: Young Whanganui players enjoy busy season
A festival day was held for Future Ferns from Years 1-4.
Beamish sets stage for Olympic debut with new record
Despite fifth in Paris, Beamish shows promise for Olympic success.
OneRoof property news
French-inspired chateau at elite Kiwi rowing spot sells for close to $5m
Business couple plan to renovate the sprawling lakeside mansion.
Why Aussie house prices hit a new high (and NZ's housing market is in a slump)
Australia has enjoyed 18 solid months of price growth.
Fixed rates of 5%? The case for interest rates to fall hard and fall fast is growing
Pressure on the Reserve Bank is growing.
Car news & advice
Skoda Elroq EV-SUV makes surprise run at final stage of Tour de France
Elroq is Skoda's new compact SUV - an electric alternative to Karoq.
Hyundai i30 N gets tech and safety upgrades for 2024
Hyundai's hot hatch gets a tech upgrade and more standard kit.
New Xiaomi SU7 Ultra emerges as potent 1138kW track weapon
The Chinese tech giant better known for its phones reveals a surprise supercar.
Whanganui Midweek
Jazz Club celebrates with NZSM Big Band
Jazz students from Te Kōkī New Zealand School of Music at Whanganui Jazz Club.
See the best on stage playing in Whanganui
The Musicians' Club has the longest-running Open Mic in Whanganui.
Whanganui High School’s first Olympic gold medallist - Trevor Coker
Whanganui High School’s first Olympic gold medallist - Trevor Coker.
Rural news
'Bit of sacrifice': Brothers tackle Dry July to support dad's cancer fight
The Plunkett Boys are known for enjoying a drink or two, so Dry July has been a challenge.
NZ sheep dog trialling legend dies in farm accident
The New Zealand Sheep dog training captain was killed in an ATV crash on Monday.
Farmer Tom Plunkett on doing Dry July for his dad
Damien O'Connor, Su McCluskey, Tom Plunkett, Sirma Karapeeva.
Agriculture plays big role in decreased greenhouse gas emissions
Manufacturing second to agriculture in emissions decreases.
A strong crop of finalists for 2024 Arable Awards
The awards celebrate 'all that’s good in our arable sector'.
ECan chairman to face council as his future is debated
Councillors are set to discuss Peter Scott's role tomorrow.
Whanganui news
IT outage's cruel irony: Kiwi retailers battle back, online deliveries face delays
Banks, supermarkets, fast food restaurants and even Hato Hone St John were affected.
Otago orchardists crack the hazelnut market
'It's satisfying to grow something and sell it directly to the public.'
NZ retailers' relief today as IT systems return, online shoppers to face delays
Banks, supermarkets, fast food restaurants and even Hato Hone St John were affected.
'Distressing incident': Police identify Palmerston North homicide victim
Scene examination continues as police follow positive lines of inquiry.
Nicky Rennie: Business blooming on Drews Ave
OPINION: A florist in the arts quarter is a match made in heaven.
Gareth Carter: How about a public holiday for potato planting?
OPINION: Spud Monday was a unique Nelson holiday for potato planting.
'Especially for tradies': Yoga teacher welcomes men and newbies
'You don’t come here and suddenly do splits or a handstand.'
Somme Parade reopens after work completed
Whanganui Alliance crews replaced a broken stormwater main at the site.
Whanganui to escape North Island heavy rain
'Parents might be grabbing for that opportunity to get the kids out.'
Horizons releases survey on bus music
The council wants to hear people's opinions on whether they like music played on buses.
Woman killed in Palmerston North yet to be identified
The woman's body will be removed from the scene today.
New building for South Taranaki museum
The building is currently housing agriculture and settler artefacts.
Whanganui council extends rates relief scheme
The scheme was introduced after some property values sky-rocketed in 2022.
Rugby: Whanganui's Heartland pre-season kicks off
Steelform Whanganui face Manawatū B in Feilding this weekend.
Rugby: Deadlock for premier’s Most Valuable Player award
Alesana Tofa and Tyrone Albert share the Whanganui award this year.
School to Skies camp educates air cadet
WGC prefect attended the camp at RNZAF Base Whenuapai, Auckland.
Indoor rowing and biking: Fundraiser will see attempt at marathon record
Teenagers Jake Newton and William Herd will be erging at Aramoho Whanganui Rowing Club.
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