Car and train collide in Whanganui
The crash happened at the Heads Rd intersection with Kings and Balgownie avenues.
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Whanganui racer back home after six-month MTB trip
Ramage represented New Zealand at the Cycling World Championships as part of the trip.
Taco Bell's arrival to this Kiwi town remains a mystery
Building consent a year ago was for a Taco Bell with drive-through and 51-seat restaurant.
Minister of Health says hospital occupancy needs to improve
“It’s never desirable to have people waiting."
Whanganui dog report reveals one big change in behaviour
Five years ago wandering dogs was “a massive problem”. But things have changed.
New timber processing plant rises from ashes
The building's previous plant was destroyed in a fire.
Tree cleared from Whanganui street after truck collision
The road was partially blocked while the tree was cleared,
The Chronicle Q&A: Sandra Morris
Morris talks about her inspirations, and why you don't need to draw realistically.
Rugby: Whanganui climb to second with win over Wairarapa Bush
It was the first of consecutive Bruce Steel Memorial Cup defences.
How will Whanganui Hospital cope with its growing population?
What changes will be needed to keep pace with the district’s projected population growth?
Whanganui weather: What to expect this week
The rain was expected to be lighter on Monday and Tuesday.
Whanganui fall short in Heartland Series rugby final
'You can't win them all. I'm still proud of them,' the coach said.
Rob Rattenbury: Schools entrench strong networks
OPINION: We knew all the stories, the jokes, the traditions.
Trophy win makes waves in Whanganui life-saving
The club also came away from a pool rescue competition with a raft of medals.
'Gardening is not like putting wallpaper up': Gordon Collier on crafting a successful garden
The 88-year-old Taihape garden designer has some tips for first-time growers.
‘Get over it’: Consent nearer for Taupō Quay homeless hub
“I think we’ve stepped up in an area where there has been a void.”
Pasifika Performance put on at St Marcellin School in Whanganui
A Pasifika performance was put on by students at St Marcellin School on September 21.
Alarm Watch scoops national award
Firm awarded for "outstanding staff retention and staff development programme".
Person seriously injured in Whanganui crash
The Serious Crash Unit has been advised of the Okoia crash.
Call for safe public access to 'one of the jewels in Whanganui’s crown'
'It’s indicative of the strong desire to use Matipo Park.'
Blue Duck Station star of new book
The book's author found enjoyment in finding the small stories that make up the station.
The most-searched New Zealand place name pronunciations
Google data from the year to August shows the most-searched-for pronunciations.
Labour, Te Pāti Māori in tight race for Te Tai Hauāuru
Polls show Labour's Soraya Peke-Mason holds a tight lead over her Te Pāti Māori rival.
No international events unless Cooks Gardens track resurfaced
The track needs to be recertified every 12 years to be able to hold international events.
‘A community determining what they need’: At-risk Pūtiki wants its own emergency response
“What you want in an emergency is a community well prepared to respond on their own."
Election 2023: Whanganui hopefuls front up in Fordell
Rural Women NZ Fordell/Mangamahu Branch hosted a meet-the-candidates evening at Fordell.
Student aims to set up photography business in Whanganui
“It can make people do a double-take because they won’t recognise the place at first."
Health, wellbeing strategy unveiled for Whanganui River
The strategy will reform resource management in the catchment.
Army reconnaissance exercise taking place in Whanganui
If the exercises went correctly, people shouldn't know the soldiers are there.
Whanganui weather: What to expect this weekend
Wind warnings and weather watches could be issued for the region.
Caution urged around firelighting conditions after rural blaze
Residents are advised to be wary about lighting fires in windy conditions.
Rugby: Whanganui women cruise into inaugural North Island Heartland series final
'Nothing but smiles all around for the whole weekend.'