Watson on the mat in the Netherlands
Whanganui judoka Keightley Watson puts his international training to the test
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Whanganui kid gets his Christmas bike back
Jansen Pears, 11, is back on his own bike - and offering a bike to another boy.
Luck rears its head for Brian
Brian Reardon wins Suzuki Series early bird ticket draw for a brand new motorcycle
White Fern mentors CD under-15 girls in Whanganui
National under-15 girls crciket tournament continues in Whanganui
Home is where the heart is - for 68 years
John Breton's house was built for his grandparents and will be handed on to his children.
Georgia on his mind
The Chron talked with ex-Whanganui Milton Haig who is now coach of Georgia's Rugby team.
Two vehicles stolen in aggravated robbery
Two vehicles are missing after an aggravated robbery in Whanganui.
Woman horrified to find crying baby red and sweaty in car
To woman's horror she found the crying baby sweating in a car she described as a furnace.
UK couple shocked by New Zealand spray culture
The United Kingdom is much greener than New Zealand, two visitors say.
Wairarapa shine in the rain
Unbeaten Wairarapa win rain-affectd Whanganui girls' under-18 cricket tournament
Atkinson smashes them out of the park
Hinds player Georgia Atkinson bats Wairarapa into the finals of the under-18 tournament
Start-ups invited to PopUp Business School
PopUp Business School is running a 10-day course in Whanganui in February.
Kathy Tahau guards Treaty relics
Whanganui's Kathy Tahau has been the guardian of pens used to sign the treaty since 1972
Bid to build social enterprise capital
Group wants to make Whanganui the social enterprise capital of New Zealand
Women's cricket is the winner
Under-18 girls learn the art of cricket at Whanganui tournament
Drivers urged to take care as roads melt
NZ Transport Agency has advice for motorists as hot temperatures melt roads.
From All Black to business supremo
From Whanganui High School to the All Blacks and on to business success.
Summer Series: Gorgeous Gardens
Bonnie and Jack, both keen gardeners, share the honours in their Anzac Parade garden.
North Mole, Mosquito Point and Bason Botanic Gardens busy
From Mosquito Point to Bason Botanic Gardens, Whanganui was out in force.
Yarn to tourists becomes popular phone app
WHS old boy shares his start-up success story with his tourism app.
Back aims to peak for Paris in April
Whanganui athlete Liam Back has his eye on world cross country glory in Paris in April.
Team Whanganui greeted by early showers ahead of Nelson street races
Four Whanganui motorcycle riders do battle at the Port Nelson street races
Hume, a relay specialist
Most athletes have a specialty and for Jordan Hume of Whanganui, it's relays
Brazen daylight theft of new BMX bike
An 11-year-old is devastated that his treasured gift has been stolen.
'Poor decision' leads to court appearance
Whanganui woman banned from road after drink-driving episode
Paloma Gardens hosts special yoga class
Fordell marvel was the setting as a yoga and meditation class rounded out 2017.
Te Araroa trail walkers are good news for town
Trail walkers are "proper travellers", accommodation owner says
Whanganui athlete Christian Conder accepts scholarship at North Florida University
Whanganui runner Christian Conder accepts athletics scholarship to North Florida Uni
Carrick is ready to slay his demons
Motorcylce rider Jayden Carrick will resurrect his career on the streets of Nelson circuit
Berry farm hit by thefts
Windermere Berry Farm has temporarily closed its 'pick your own' berries operation.
Lights out for Majestic Square Christmas decorations
Whanganui's Majestic Square has lost its sparkle after lights in the trees were vandalised
Trail walkers and cyclists join canoeists
Fine weather brings crowds to Whanganui River this holiday season