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'Just keep going' as customers tighten purses
'They might just have a coffee or something light, or they’ll share a plate.'
Sea hawk becomes a Magpie: A rare NPC rugby signing from Wales
The Magpies are preparing for a second Ranfurly Shield defence of the season on Saturday.
Council resists call to reverse Māori ward decision
Whanganui District Council says it's a pushback against Government moves.
Multiple animal carcasses discovered on Whanganui beach
Discharging a carcass into or near a waterway can lead to fines of up to $750.
European air forces' planes touch down
Air force personnel from Spain, Germany and France are visiting Base Ōhakea.
Ground-breaking operation after man’s 12-metre fall
A routine follow-up call from a surgeon may have saved a Palmerston North man's mobility.
Five potholes in recently-repaired road: Motorist fuming after car damaged on state highway
'I instantly felt my car hit about four to five potholes really hard.'
Kiwi comedians delve into art of quitting smoking
'I was on my knees, my eyes were tearing up and my cousins were pissing themselves.'
Council puts buildings with ‘beautiful character’ on the market
'There’s beautiful character in there, it’s just about the right person coming along.'
New facility for Central Plateau emergency operations
It will provide a central point for search and rescue operations and emergency management.
Rugby: Winning start to pre-season campaign
They tipped up Manawatū’s best club players in Feilding.
Rugby: New generation lines up for North Island Heartland Series campaign
Plenty of Whanganui's female talent has been snapped up by Farah Palmer Cup unions.
Grassroots Trust Rescue Helicopter attends 32 callouts
The rescue helicopter attended a variety of call-outs in June.
Whanganui River iwi takes next steps to restore Te Awa Tupua
The partnership will help develop a detailed restoration plan.
'Especially for tradies': Yoga teacher welcomes men and newbies
'You don’t come here and suddenly do splits or a handstand.'
Somme Parade reopens after work completed
Whanganui Alliance crews replaced a broken stormwater main at the site.
Horizons releases survey on bus music
The council wants to hear people's opinions on whether they like music played on buses.
New building for South Taranaki museum
The building is currently housing agriculture and settler artefacts.
Lodge owner praised for spotting guests’ invasive clam collection
An Ōwhango business owner found a collection of freshwater gold clams left by guests.
'Disastrous during storms and crashes': Downer power workers face job cut proposal
Union says workers at nine depots across the North Island in talks over job future.
‘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
The new kerbside recycling collection began earlier this month.
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
'It’s satisfying being able to make tackles, especially because I’m so small.'
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
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
It will be New Zealand’s first straight track.
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'
Patients urged to consider options as winter illnesses flood accident and medical.
Police seize cannabis in lolly packets
'It really shows you what length criminals will go to.'
Club rugby: Five in a row for Border after extra-time thriller over Kaierau
An extra-time thriller at Cooks Gardens.
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
The challenge is one of 13 regional competitions before the grand finals.