Eva De Jong is a Multimedia Journalist for the Whanganui Chronicle covering health stories and general news.
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WorkSafe making inquiries after Feilding digger incident
The incident was in Sunrise Heights, Feilding.
Seven vehicles damaged by SH3 potholes
The potholes were temporarily repaired last Monday.
Man busted for sawn-off shotgun and meth
'The group was consuming what appeared to be meth.'
State Highway 1 closed after fuel tanker crash at Ōhau
'We are attempting to contain the spill.'
Two people arrested after pedestrian struck by driver fleeing police
'Luckily, the pedestrian was not seriously injured.'
Bride, groom and baby splashed with chicken blood at wedding
A wedding photographer pulled out because they thought the ceremony was 'too graphic'.
Person seriously injured after car crashes down bank
'When we found them, the car had gone down a bank.'
Earthquake-prone buildings a continuing issue for councils
Changes to remediation deadlines will not solve issues for all councils.
Excavator competition aims to inspire new blood
'If you take your mind off it, you’ll make a mistake.'
'An amazing feeling': Manawatū-Whanganui women's golf team end 63-year drought
'I couldn’t cope, I was so excited.'