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Community board to buy Starlink devices after noting lessons of Cyclone Gabrielle.
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'Enormous': Illegal rural rubbish dumping rife
'We did witness a person attempting to drop off a couch.'
'We can't wait': Official opening date for Sarjeant
Gallery staff 'will take up residence' at the end of June.
Council coming for castle murals
'It was a grey, drab-looking place so I thought let’s tart it up.'
Councillors vote to sell Repertory Theatre for $1
'We are putting it in very capable hands.'
Farmers call on MPs to help rally for fair banking
'Farmers want to know our local MPs understand the pressures we are under.'
Closer supervision: Splash Centre updates child safety policy
Kids under 8 must be actively supervised at all times, whether in water or not.
Council cans Pākaitore crossing
No funding has been included in the council's 10-year plan.
Kevin Page: It was just a simple job - collect a trailer and tow it
Opinion: 'My task was to deliver all their stuff to their new digs.'
‘Crowning of Mary’ at St Anthony’s School, Whanganui
'We crown Mary to honour her because she is the mother of Jesus.'
Whanganui weather: What to expect this week
Cooler temperatures and a bit of rain are expected this week.
Young leader claims surf life saving title
Ethan Byers is a positive role model for his club.
Whanganui artists impress at NZ Art Show
Two Whanganui artists bring home NZ Art Show awards.
Time runs out for Whanganui's aviary
'Birds have got wings to fly and they are not able to do that in the aviary.'
Name change proposed for Rangitikei district
Public feedback is invited on the proposal and another to name a new suburb in Feilding.
New parking meters, higher charges signed off
More than 600 public submissions were made on the council's new parking bylaw.
Construction starting on new commercial vehicle safety centre
The vehicle safety centre at Ōhakea aims to improve compliance and efficiency.
Rātana in line for major upgrade as Shane Jones splashes the regional cash
The Ratana Pā and housing could be in line for upgrade
‘A hill I’m prepared to die on’: Family face fine for front yard cabin
A Whanganui couple say they won't move the cabin on their property.
Murder charge laid after woman found dead at Whanganui home
Police examining Springvale property after discovering victim's body on Tuesday evening.
Stage set for Whanganui East Pool debate
The issue will be 'well and thoroughly debated' by councillors.
Cleaner, greener heating welcome change at Ōhakea
RNZAF Base Ōhakea decommissions its boiler in a switch to cleaner heating.
Double happy: New millionaire claims Lotto prize along with $600k winner
The major prize-winning tickets sold at the same Whanganui store have been claimed.
Homicide investigation launched after woman found dead at Whanganui home
A woman was found dead at a Fitzherbert Ave property on Tuesday evening.
The Chronicle Q&A: Max Reeves on the Whanganui lifestyle and his latest inspirations
Max Reeves fronts up for 10 quick questions.
Councillors cautious about Sarjeant entry fee
Whanganui Deputy Mayor Helen Craig says 'making policy on the fly' is not a good idea.
Young rugby player's future uncertain after serious injury on field
Ollie Thomson was injured in a rugby match on Saturday, May 25.
Whanganui weather for week ahead
The week ahead looks calm and settled, with potential for rain on Sunday.
Birthday bash for Ohakune's carrot
More than 8000 people attended the carnival and birthday celebration in Ohakune.
Oldest living Olympian leaving Whanganui
Reg Douglas moved to Whanganui at the invitation of well-known local rower Alan Tong.
Whanganui rugby: Sixty-strong training group prepares for Heartland season
Steelform Whanganui need to rebuild their propping resources.
Bulls fire chief Brian Carter recognised with King's Birthday Honour
He is the first member of the Bulls Volunteer Fire Brigade to serve for 50 years.