Eva De Jong is a Multimedia Journalist for the Whanganui Chronicle covering health stories and general news.
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'Let's do this for mum': Funeral home revamps Harley Davidson into hearse
Bike fits into trend towards more personalised, bespoke ceremonies.
After 10 years in Bali jail, new hope Kiwi man could be brought home
Antony de Malmanche has lost all his teeth, suffers depression and is down to 50kg.
Male offenders help restore gardens for terminally ill patients
'Our staff are always looking for projects where offenders can make a difference.'
How a couple turned an abandoned public pool into their award-winning dream home
“It was basically ruined."
‘Never heard of it’: Kiwi develops eating disorder after severe morning sickness during pregnancy
“I couldn’t even keep water down."
Spike in dangerous virus for dogs prompts warning
'I can't stress enough that once your dog has signs, you're too late.'
'Catastrophic fall from grace': Whanganui teacher groomed two students
The man went on to have sex with one of the teenage girls.
Police find body in Whanganui River
The body was located in the water near the City Bridge.
Search for man missing in Whanganui River
'Inquiries are currently being carried out to locate the person.'
'Extremely sad situation': Dog euthanised after attacking 5-year-old at school
The dog was surrendered to the council by its owners and euthanised.
Drug bust uncovers 19.3kg of meth in a remote wool shed
At a minimum, the 19.3kg of meth had a wholesale value of over $3.5m.
Kiwi freeride skier big victory on world stage
'You just have no idea what it’s going to look like on a camera.'
Council steps in after residents complain about rats, flooding
'This has been happening for years and years.'
'We lost everything': Fire destroys family's home
'I would really like to shake his hand because he saved my dog.'
Fears for knock-on effect of Health NZ proposal for hospital
'We don’t want to see any dilution of services in Whanganui.'
‘Don’t have a loved one coming home’: North Island communities in shock after four deaths in crashes
'My heart goes out to those people and families.'
Four dead in two 'horrific' North Island crashes
Four people have died on North Island roads today, in two separate crashes.
‘We were inundated’: Almost 400 people given free dental care
The clinic was unable to meet all the demand for its services.
'It's always been a problem': How her sibling's struggle inspired a new project
'People don’t really understand that the power is taken away from that person.'
More than 100 cases in NZ this year: Health NZ issues warning to gardeners
Legionnaires’ disease can be caught from bags or bulk loads of potting mix and compost.
'Quite frankly, insulting': Backlash over seabed mining being fast-tracked by Govt
'We have only just begun,' Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Ruanui Trust says of its opposition.
'A strain on everyone': More people seeking pharmacists' advice on medical conditions
“Pharmacists are really seeing a lot more serious health concerns."
'One of the kindest, softest people': Family mourns victim of Manawatū crash
'She was our baby sister and she was taken too soon.'
Survivor says ballot system for Abuse in Care apology events would be 'insulting'
'It’s a slap in the face': Lake Alice survivor
GPs say specialist shortages at Whanganui Hospital adding to strain
"These shortages are having a tangible impact on patient care."
SPCA rehomes large number of rats from Whanganui home
Some rats travelled via ferry to Christchurch in a custom-built, air-conditioned vehicle.
Non-acute patients choose urgent service as GPs juggle wait times
'People will fall through the gaps and end up being sicker.'
Chance of 'squally thunderstorms' in Whanganui
MetService is forecasting a mixed bag of weather for Whanganui this week.
‘No safe amount’: The push to raise Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder awareness
'Any amount is harmful, it is pretty much like Russian roulette.'
Truck carrying 'dangerous goods' catches fire
Fire crews returned to the scene to make sure the fire wasn’t going to reignite.
Young equestrian to compete on international stage
'She’s come a long way in a short time.'
Mt Ruapehu life pass holders 'devastated' at losing their $4k passes after liquidation
'The majority of life pass holders have had a very sour taste left in their mouth.'
Jigsaw Whanganui’s Tim Metcalfe retires to battle terminal illness
'Every day since then I’ve counted as a blessing.'
'Rollercoaster' outlook for spring weather
'For Whanganui, a La Nina would potentially favour warm and dry conditions.'
South Taranaki iwi takes students to Silicon Valley
20 students will have a whirlwind tour of San Francisco’s tech sector.
Rural equine vets under pressure
'It can be anything from a tiny little scratch to the leg almost falling off.'
DIY wasp nest removal causes buzz for fire crews
'They’re just going to come out and sting you.'
Person dies in crash on SH3 near Whanganui
Police responded to reports of a single-vehicle crash about 12.30am on Sunday.
80% of Whanganui schools serve breakfast to students
'If you’re not fed or nourished, you can’t learn.'
Bubble trouble: Foamy fiasco as pranksters target water feature
The feature will be have to be drained and refilled.
Person seriously injured after logging truck rolls
"We did have three fire trucks, a Hazmat unit and a support vehicle there.”
'It is scary': Whanganui man running 100km for hospice
'They see it as a sad, grey place to die.'
'Less claustrophobic': Whanganui Hospital invests in new MRI machine
“It’s a big investment for the hospital."
Ruapehu businesses need more snow to boost ski season
'Mother Nature hasn’t come to the party.'
Strong wind gusts and downpours hit Whanganui
“The mountainous areas will very likely see some snow."
Showers hitting Whanganui this weekend
'The best chance for any outdoor excursions would be Saturday morning.'
Increase in patients at new chemotherapy unit
'We now have five Whanganui staff members trained to provide treatment.'
Pool roof failure impacts Whanganui's swim team
'It seems odd that you’ve got an indoor pool that has to be shut in winter.'
Whanganui ambulance officers under pressure
Patients may have to self-transport to hospital or a medical clinic during planned strike.
Temporary closure ahead for Medlab at Whanganui Hospital
The closure will also affect visitors trying to access Whanganui Hospital's main entrance.
Investigation into suspicious car, house fire
Fire crews and police were called to Whanganui East about 3.40am on Tuesday.
Police report spike in car thefts across Whanganui
'We are working hard to hold these offenders to account.'
'Difficult choice' as church leased to preschool
'It’s not what we want to do, no one wants to close a church.'
Men's Shed Whanganui launches bold plan
'It’s not only for us old fellas - it's for the new ones coming on.'
Investigation into cause of house fire
'The damage was significant and we have a specialist fire investigator out there.'
Fire-ravaged home 60m from fire station serves as stark reminder for community
'Two or three minutes later you’re watching your house burn down.'
'That was a pretty spectacular sight'
Whanganui firefighter Bryan Barkla reflects on his 50-year career.
Touch of frost with sunshine for weekend
MetService says the days should warm up quickly after a chilly start.
Family recipe wins over pie judges
'My son asked me for three years to make it into a pie.'
Burgermania hits Whanganui
'We all offer different experiences and versions of the same thing.'
How polar blast will impact Whanganui
'There’s not too much to worry about for Whanganui temperature-wise.'
Seven vehicles damaged by SH3 potholes
The potholes were temporarily repaired last Monday.
New cafe to give profits to mental health, addiction service
'The reason why I came up with the name Aunty's is to promote that sense of community.'
Former Olympic athletes, parents share Olympic fever for Paris 2024
"I can remember him saying to me ‘I want to go to the Olympics one day’."
'Just keep going' as customers tighten purses
'They might just have a coffee or something light, or they’ll share a plate.'
Multiple animal carcasses discovered on Whanganui beach
Discharging a carcass into or near a waterway can lead to fines of up to $750.
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.'
Council puts buildings with ‘beautiful character’ on the market
'There’s beautiful character in there, it’s just about the right person coming along.'
Kiwi comedians delve into art of quitting smoking
'I was on my knees, my eyes were tearing up and my cousins were pissing themselves.'
'Especially for tradies': Yoga teacher welcomes men and newbies
'You don’t come here and suddenly do splits or a handstand.'