Accommodation rates in Whanganui 10 per cent above national average
The occupancy rate was also around 10 per cent higher than the same month in 2022.
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Whanganui tops tourism growth tables two months in a row
The growth comes at a time when tourism is usually quieter in the region.
The Chronicle Q&A: Andy Henshaw
Henshaw said having a pint with friends was essential to its enjoyment.
Stratford's finest: Citizen Award recipients announced
The six recipients have all made a substantial positive difference to their community.
Waverley Fire Brigade member honoured for 25 years of service
Raeone Wirihana first joined the brigade in 1995.
Win earns Whanganui jockey place in exclusive group
Parkes dedicated the 1000th win to a long-time supporter who died last year.
Whanganui event to celebrate Puanga and Matariki
The event will celebrate the Māori New Year in Whanganui and the surrounding districts.
State Highway 4 to close for road works
State Highway 1 will be the alternate route on July 4-5 when SH4 closes.
Whanganui domestic visitor spending top of the table
This data continued the district's positive economic trends.
Whanganui observatory to host talk on indigenous astrology
The couple pioneered a field looking at the astronomy of indigenous people over time.
Volunteer numbers bounce back
The number of volunteers in Whanganui has bounced back after a lull due to Covid-19.
Man in critical condition after Whanganui CBD assault
The incident happened at around 2.15am on Sunday.
Whanganui local becomes youngest NZ senior karate titleholder
Jake Hood will travel to Sydney for the Australian nationals in July.
Temporary repairs made to No.3 Line
On June 1 a small truck rolled after sliding off the road in the rain.
New chapter starts for Ruapehu council and iwi
The agreement establishes 'a framework for a co-operative and collaborative future'.
Three throw their hats in the ring for Kai Iwi byelection
Voting for the election will begin on June 15.
Rangitīkei 'reasonably under control' after weekend storm
Most of the roads in the region's towns have been cleaned and re-opened.
Photos: Waipukurau Club rolls back the years for big milestone
There was plenty of colour and festivities for the anniversary.
Calls for greater fuel competition in Whanganui and Ruapehu
The Whanganui council has contacted lower-price suppliers in a bid to drive prices down.
Opinion: Basketball 'community legend' Darrell Pene recognised with service award
The Pene name has been associated with basketball for more than four decades.
Local Focus: Pickleball popularity peaks in Gisborne
Pickleball Gisborne goes from a handful of players to over 150 members.
Joiner still loves his job after two decades
Craig Martin has celebrated 20 years of working at Kitchen Creators.
Keefe takes out Masters Golf Nationals
The tournament was made up of four representative players from each province.
Local Focus: Divine River responds to period poverty
Wairarapa charity turns old fabrics and plastics into eco-friendly sanitary towels.
Support group treated to tour of Pioneer Museum and Pukaha/Mt Bruce
A trip to Pukaha might be just what the doctor ordered for a support group.
Rotokawau Virginia Lake Supporters Group makes plea for volunteers
"Two Thursdays a month is all that we ask for."
Family watches on as memorial stone for first European settler moved
“He was an original pioneer here."
Local Focus: Getting a greater yield from your garden
The Rotorua Seed Library and Kai Rotorua are helping residents become self-sustainable.
Local Focus: Feeding the hungry from South Wairarapa to the Tararua District
Community kitchen volunteers master the art of scraping together whatever.
Beam calls it quits on e-scooters for the winter months in Whanganui
The bright purple e-scooters can no longer be used to get around town.
'Crazy' summer of local cricket wraps up with Indians' win
This week's Hākinakina iwi Kāinga – Community Sport Edition.
Whanganui welcomes 29 new Kiwi citizens to its ranks
“I hope all our new residents feel a sense of belonging here."
Sun comes out for the end of Hawke's Bay men's softball season
The Hawke's Bay men's softball final was expected to be close, but Mets beat Saints 6-0.
Winners found in Northland Bowls Centre’s First Year Singles comps
Northland men claim bronze at in the New Zealand Bowls Championship.