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![‘Too painful’: We could have done better on lowering rates – councillor](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
‘Too painful’: We could have done better on lowering rates – councillor
One councillor called it 'totally unpalatable'.
![Kerbside recycling has smooth start apart from minor teething issues](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Kerbside recycling has smooth start apart from minor teething issues
The new kerbside recycling collection began earlier this month.
![Fire investigator sent to Whanganui garage fire on Somme Parade](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fire investigator sent to Whanganui garage fire on Somme Parade
'There’ll be quite a lot of damage.'
![Chronicle Q&A: Taylah Barrett on sporting aspirations and sushi](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Chronicle Q&A: Taylah Barrett on sporting aspirations and sushi
'It’s satisfying being able to make tackles, especially because I’m so small.'
![Pro wrestling bout coming to Whanganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Pro wrestling bout coming to Whanganui
The seven-bout fight card features national champions and seasoned wrestlers.
![Defence Force plans $490m upgrade of Waiōuru housing stock](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Defence Force plans $490m upgrade of Waiōuru housing stock
Fifty new homes will be built in the first $75m stage of the Homes for Families project.
![Tote racing at Wanganui Straight Track to start this week](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Tote racing at Wanganui Straight Track to start this week
It will be New Zealand’s first straight track.
![Architects on rescue mission celebrate 50 years](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Architects on rescue mission celebrate 50 years
'We’re losing this wonderful, old architecture and I think it’s tragic.'
![Health system 'heaving from winter illnesses'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Health system 'heaving from winter illnesses'
Patients urged to consider options as winter illnesses flood accident and medical.
![Club rugby: Utiku claim first silverware in three decades](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Club rugby: Utiku claim first silverware in three decades
'This is still a young group, so hopefully that’s the first of a few.'
![Master Electricians challenge lights up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Master Electricians challenge lights up
The challenge is one of 13 regional competitions before the grand finals.
![SH1 Himatangi closed until further notice after fatal crash overnight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
SH1 Himatangi closed until further notice after fatal crash overnight
Emergency services were called to the scene of the two-vehicle crash about 1am.
![Long-time Whanganui cafe owner shuts up shop after 16 years](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Long-time Whanganui cafe owner shuts up shop after 16 years
'I have always used real butter - never margarine, or substitutes.'
![Final stage of 200km cycle route under way](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Final stage of 200km cycle route under way
'It will definitely be a big boost especially at the end of the trail.'
![Tripadvisor award for Whanganui paddle steamer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Tripadvisor award for Whanganui paddle steamer
The paddle steamer has been recognised by Tripadvisor for five consecutive years.
![Early childhood centre to remain open for now](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Early childhood centre to remain open for now
The Ministry of Education wants to cancel Manawatū's Country Kindy's licence.
!['It’s only going to get worse': Whanganui pair join World Indigenous Suicide Prevention conference](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'It’s only going to get worse': Whanganui pair join World Indigenous Suicide Prevention conference
'One way of talking about [suicide] is to get in the garden.' - Kiritahi Firmin.
![Whanganui weather: Plenty of sunshine with a touch of frost](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Whanganui weather: Plenty of sunshine with a touch of frost
Frosty windscreens and clear skies lie ahead this week in the river city.
![‘I howled with laughter’ - The Bitches' Box reviewed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
‘I howled with laughter’ - The Bitches' Box reviewed
Review: Kem Ormond checks out The Bitches' Box.
![Club rugby: Taihape pull off extra-time upset to lift crown](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Club rugby: Taihape pull off extra-time upset to lift crown
It was a thriller under lights at Cooks Gardens.
![Whanganui rugby: Kaierau, Border book final showdown](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Whanganui rugby: Kaierau, Border book final showdown
Discipline proved a major issue for injury-riddled Taihape, with five players sin-binned.