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'Huge relief': Residents on winding Napier-Taihape Rd delighted as log trucks taken off
'There were up to 50-odd units of logging trucks a day, it made it really dangerous.'
'Ride free brother': Second motorcyclist killed in triple fatal 'will never be forgotten'
Three people died in Saturday's crash. Lesley Brooks, 46, was a mum of three.
Leaky school's rebuild delayed; now deemed earthquake-prone
Taihape Area School's rebuild is now scheduled for 2025.
Whanganui ambulance officers under pressure
Patients may have to self-transport to hospital or a medical clinic during planned strike.
Young musical talent wanted for Gumboots Band
Young Rangitīkei musicians boosted by district council.
Kiwi racing legend appointed MotoGP chief steward
Simon Crafar takes over from Freddie Spencer, aka Fast Freddie.
Chronicle Q&A: Taylah Barrett on sporting aspirations and sushi
'It’s satisfying being able to make tackles, especially because I’m so small.'
Roading and water services moving in-house in Rangitīkei
Rangitīkei District Council bring roading and water services in-house.
Waiouru exercises important in 'volatile, uncertain and complex world'
Realistic scenarios help soldiers keep ready for any eventuality.
Community voices heard on Rangitīkei’s long-term plan
The Marton pool, kerbside collection and Marton's main street were the key topics.
Injured player Ollie Thomson's Givealittle reaches $40,000
The bull sale has given the Thomson family an extra financial boost during a tough time.
Name change proposed for Rangitikei district
Public feedback is invited on the proposal and another to name a new suburb in Feilding.
Taihape firefighter honoured for multiple services to community
'I love the community - my family has lived here for five generations.'
‘More harm than good’: Call for rethink on Māori wards
'We have previously decided that these are the best representation arrangements ...'
Club rugby: Tight game means tight table
There was just one point in it by the end of the game.
Person critically injured after incident in Rangitīkei district
The patient was flown by helicopter to Whanganui Hospital.
Helicopter needed to airlift victim after Rangitīkei River accident
The victim was flown to Palmerston North Regional Hospital.
Landlocking 'particularly acute' problem in Taihape
More than 70 per cent of remaining Māori land in Taihape is landlocked.
School lessons on the hoof
A Taihape school is extending lessons outside the classroom
Green light for restoration of Taihape Town Hall
The earthquake-prone building has been closed to the public since 2021.
'A real privilege': Sport Whanganui boss signs off
'It's not about high performance, it's about getting out and doing stuff.'
Taihape BnB owners find a happy place for travellers
“It’s a great thing about Taihape - people help each other out."
Region's roadworks ramp up for summer
Resurfacing work north of Taihape has been completed but more projects loom.
In profile: Meet Rangitīkei’s comedic communications guy Ben Caldwell
Someone asked: 'Who is Ben? I hear he’s really cool.'