Why Whanganui council is opening up some discussion to the public domain
But contentious or difficult matters may still be spoken about behind closed doors.
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State Highway 1 reopened between Taihape and Waiōuru
The Desert Road section of the highway remains closed.
Whanganui hotel fire 'a tragedy'
The fire came at the worst possible time for the local accommodation sector.
Whanganui in for 'very changeable weather'
Heavy showers are predicted for Tuesday and Wednesday.
Fire investigator onsite to determine cause of Avenue Hotel fire
Four fire appliances attended, along with an operational support wagon.
Marcel Martin on Stevie Ray Vaughan, the Palm Lounge and guitars at mealtime
"Record in winter, play in summer - that’s the plan."
'It's a dream job': The man immersed in virtual reality
"Anyone can do it if you’ve got a good idea."
All Black comes off the bench in Whanganui
“It’s one of those unique things we’ve never had to do before."
Brothers killed in crash leave behind five young children, pregnant partners
Police attended the crash at the intersection of Mchardies Rd, SH3 about 4.25pm on Sunday.
Two people dead following crash near Bulls
State Highway 3 was closed for over four hours due to the incident.
Soon to be released child abductor’s psychological treatment left unfinished
The Parole Board left 'in the dark' as to why treatment is unfinished.
Whanganui rugby: Good signs ahead of Heartland season
The Whanganui Heartland squad were looking to build depth in the Game of Three Halves.
Houses, houses and more houses: Chris Bishop hits town
“A lot of people in local government say to me, ‘Man, just stop with all the stuff’.
The council and the people - how can they talk to each other?
How do you want to be heard by the council?
‘It was very scary’: Firefighters called to blaze at Whanganui hotel
"It was pretty well alight.”
Rental prices 'absolutely crazy' but demand still strong
“It’s a bit like food at the supermarket - once it goes up that’s it."
Visiting glass artist's ties to Whanganui run deep
Vicki Fanning has spent the residency creating new works of stained and blown glass.
Trusted 'Grandad' figure jailed for sexually abusing young girl
A young girl was sexually abused by a man her mother thought she could trust.
Rangitīkei's Labour candidate says it's not just a 'farmer's electorate'
"... I’ll be on the road, on the streets, everywhere.”
Council banks on decade of high population growth
"We don’t need to build a motorway to accommodate a growing population."
Whanganui rugby: First hitout for Heartland squad
The Whanganui Heartland squad gets its first hitout this weekend
Whanganui rural firefighter sent to massive Canadian wildfires
'If we had fires that size, pretty much the population would be in the ocean.'
The Chronicle Q&A: Andy Henshaw
Henshaw said having a pint with friends was essential to its enjoyment.
Why do you pay more to visit some GP clinics?
"It’s accessed by people who can easily afford to pay for their own care."
Film frenzy: 'Barbenheimer' helps theatres defy ‘death knell of cinema’
What will you be going to see?
Meet the Whanganui locals working at the Women's World Cup
"This is one of the coolest positions that I’ll ever have."
Magic Meredith strikes twice to secure Athletic's first win of season
'This was a game where two teams just went gung ho.'
Big rates hike 'a pain'
“We all know costs go up very quickly, but it changes going down."
Bowls: Rising star sets sights on Blackjacks
Kaylin Huwyler splits his time between Whanganui and New Plymouth bowling clubs.
No job, no insurance - burglar learns hard way about consequences of crime
Man who stole from orchard tries and fails to get discharge without conviction.
Baby killer deemed undue risk for parole as statutory release date approaches
Nicho Frater used methamphetamine before killing a baby in a fit of frustration.