Sue Dudman is assistant news director for the Whanganui Chronicle
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Sculpture exhibition spans a century
The Milly Mitchell-Anyon curated exhibition opens at the NZ Portrait Gallery this week.
Vets urge owners to vaccinate dogs
Treating parvovirus is expensive and even then many dogs do not survive.
Breaking bad: How osteoporosis changes lives
A diagnosis of osteoporosis usually comes as a shock if you've had no previous symptoms.
Songs Without Jokes 'hugely refreshing'
Bret McKenzie takes a new approach in his first solo album.
Arts award for prison weaving tutor
Juanita Davis has been volunteering her time to teach raranga to men at Whanganui Prison.
Council seeks solution for obsolete parking meters
Whanganui's parking meters are "past their use-by date", Councillor Helen Craig says.
Kids 'assaulted' in social media craze
Whanganui police say the issue is affecting a number of local schools.
Closure date confirmed: What next for Mars staff?
The hunt is continuing to find new jobs for the cat food producer's 140 staff.
Best of 2019: Whanganui: Where buying is cheaper than renting
The average property value in Whanganui is continuing to increase.
World champs to be valuable experience for climber
Whanganui's Rachel Māia's next challenge is world paraclimbing championships in France.
Horror crash: 'It's really hard when kids are involved'
The Waverley community is still reeling one year on from the horror crash that killed 7.
Kiwi teen's 'growing pains' actually rare disorder
Whanganui teenager Jaz Dangen-Forster has been diagnosed with a rare medical disorder.
Oz lines up new goal in Dancing with the Stars
Whanganui's Glen Osborne is one of the contestants on Dancing with the Stars NZ.
Lack of wood supply forces Pitzac closure
Long-standing Whanganui business Pitzac Wood Enterprises is closing
Community invited to show unity at march
The Whanganui Unity March will be at 12 noon on Friday, March 22
Owner warned after heritage building left to rot
Whanganui District Council has told the Hallenstein's Building owner to make more repairs.
Tales tall and true of being a copper
Ex-Whanganui cop Rob Rattenbury has written a book about his career and family history.
Devastating burglary for community groups
Burglars have stolen items from three organisations in Community House Whanganui.
Constable has traded peonies for policing
New police officer Nadine Staples is relishing being on the frontline in Whanganui
Whanganui mayor a hit at home show
A Whanganui stand proved popular at the Auckland Better Home and Living Show
Lucky escape for properties when street tree blows down
Lewis Ave properties were unscathed when a large street tree was blown down by high wind.
Whanganui mayor helps sell our region at home show
Whanganui wows Auckklanders -- and, yes, that is our mayor fronting the show
Homeless flatmates may have to live in their cars
Two flatmates don't want to be separated from each other or their pets.
Great War memento found in writing desk
Marton couple find an historically significant newspaper in an inherited writing desk.
'Don't go there' - the hospital junior doctors don't want to work for
Whanganui Hospital has huge challenge to improve its ranking by junior doctors.
'$97,000 vehicle will ultimately benefit ratepayers'
Chairman defends the most expensive council-purchased vehicle of anyone in NZ local govt.
Here we go again - Whanganui looks to rebrand itself
A project is under way to develop Whanganui's "regional brand story".
Book aims to help others affected by abuse
Annasophia Calman wants her book about state care to help others dealing with abuse.
Chefs out in force at Chef's Kitchen opening
Whanganui's Chef's Kitchen is open for business from September 15.
Owner burned in Tawhero garage fire
A man received burns after trying to retrieve a vehicle from a burning garage in Tawhero.
Designer dogs await their fate for killing chickens
The owner of two retrodoodle dogs that killed pet chickens will be prosecuted.
Huge challenge for Whanganui firefighters
Firefighters Gavin Pryce and Andy Simons are heading to help with the Canada wildfires.
Dairy robbed for fourth time in six years
Cash was stolen in an armed robbery at the Fitzherbert Ave dairy on Wednesday.
Axe-wielding youth robs Whanganui dairy
A 14-year-old is helping police with inquiries after an aggravated robbery in Whanganui.
Provinces set to dominate economic growth
Infometrics' latest economic forecast says provincial New Zealand will drive the economy.
Neighbours, smoke alarms save burning house
A Harper St house received minimal damage from a fire after neighbours raised the alarm.
The region where rental investments are 'hotter than Auckland'
The Kiwibank regional scorecard rates this region as a top performer.
Man rescued after sleeping through smoke alarms
A man was rescued from his bed after unattended cooking caught fire in his Gonville home.
Staff shaken after hammer robbery of liquor store
"He was on a pushbike and he looked like he was in a hurry."
City runs out of rubbish stickers
Rubbish bag collection in Whanganui is back to normal, according to Waste Management.
No arrest in fatal Whanganui crash
Police say they know who was driving a car involved in a fatal crash.
Dirt bike terrifies city pedestrians
Pedestrians scrambled for cover when a motorbike was ridden on central city footpaths.
'You try to live your life and bastards like that come around'
A Kakatahi family are devastated after burglars ransacked their home.
Shops shown the tools to combat thieves
Police have advised Whanganui businesses on how to reduce the likelihood of being robbed.
Crime prevention help for small firms
Whanganui Police, Safer Whanganui and SelectaDNA offering free advice.
It's an offal job but someone's got to ...
Renee Matthews-Cooper is in her element operating Mac Hole Drillers.
Oral surgeon to appeal misconduct penalty
The charges arose from the care of Whanganui's Keith Hindson, who developed tongue cancer.
Burglars focus on power tools
Whanganui Police are warning that burglars are targeting power tools.
Owners want to sell heritage building
An application has been lodged for demolition of the building at 1 Victoria Ave.
Whanganui police say 'lock up your sheds'
Police have tips to reduce the risk of tools being stolen and help the chance of recovery
Burglars target red-stickered Whanganui house
A large quantity of property has been stolen from a red-stickered house in Whanganui.
Air ambulance's secret sideline carrying celebrities
Air Wanganui flies celebrities around NZ as well as providing a vital health service.
Andersons clothing store on the move
Andersons clothing shop is moving to new premises in Victoria Ave.
Supermarket making money from waste
Whanganui's New World supermarket is being paid for the waste it gets rid of.
New premises for Ignition Motor Group
Ignition Motor Group has moved to new premises in St Hill Street.
Ongoing investment key to success says outgoing CEO
Tasman Tanning CEO Hunter Tait is retiring after 23 years.
Stampa back home helping home buyers
Aaron Stampa runs his mortgage advice business from Momentum's office.
Facial recognition app helps people find lost pets
Smart technology is helping people reunite with their lost pets.
Man hands himself in after dairy robbery
Cigarettes were the target of the aggravated robbery of the Abbot St Dairy in Gonville.
Riders ready to bust tussock at Waiouru
An influx of trail bike riders will hit Waiouru this weekend for the Tussock Buster.
Burglars stealing tools from sheds and garages
Whanganui Police are urging residents to protect their sheds and garages from burglars.
Buyer beware - $60 dog; $1000 vets bill
A puppy adopted from the Whanganui District Council pound developed parvo the next day.
Fame and fortune for former fisherman
The "green-lipped mussel king" comes from humble beginnings in Whanganui.
Police urge rural residents to be vigilant
Jewellery was taken in a burglary at a rural Whanganui property on March 1-2.
Mini Gourmet takes to the streets
Mini Gourmet owner Pip Sperling is starting up a food van delivery service.
Cycle tour hits bump after bikes stolen
Two riders on Tour Aotearoa hit trouble in Whanganui.
French delights at The Quay Kitchen
Carolyn Wills honed her skills in top London restaurants; now she's baking in Whanganui.
Bee lover fed up with bee poop on her home
Springvale resident says bee poop is driving her mad - but she still loves bees.
Public help sought after Whanganui assault
Whanganui police are seeking information about an assault in Tawhero on Saturday night.
Military funeral Major Tom's gift to city
A full military funeral will be held in Whanganui on February 23.
Building boom boosts Whanganui
Whanganui building firms are benefiting from the New Zealand construction boom.
Big year ahead for Dewhirst Law
Samantha Bills is now an associate at Dewhirst Law, one of a few changes for the firm.
Families relax at Pakaitore on Waitangi Day
Whanganui's Waitangi Day commemorations centred around Pakaitore/Moutoa Gardens.
No investigation into ammonia leak by WorkSafe
Affco will complete a voluntary review of health and safety at its Imlay plant.
Scooter rider dies after crash with truck
A motor scooter rider has died following a collision with a truck in Whanganui.
Whanganui kid gets his Christmas bike back
Jansen Pears, 11, is back on his own bike - and offering a bike to another boy.
Brazen daylight theft of new BMX bike
An 11-year-old is devastated that his treasured gift has been stolen.
Paloma Gardens hosts special yoga class
Fordell marvel was the setting as a yoga and meditation class rounded out 2017.
Lights out for Majestic Square Christmas decorations
Whanganui's Majestic Square has lost its sparkle after lights in the trees were vandalised
Oil burner candle blamed for Keith St fire
Fire investigators say a Keith St house fire was caused by an oil burner candle.