Latest from Whanganui

New strategy to be unveiled for Whanganui River
Decision-makers will be required to pay particular regard to the new strategy.

Strategy for wellbeing of Whanganui River to be unveiled
The launch is at Pūtiki Marae on Friday morning.

Athletics: Round the Lake Relay highlights Rotokawau Virginia Lake’s beauty
OPINION: Whanganui does provide a wonderful training environment for athletes.

Further traffic management on SH1 after geotechnical inspections
A reactivated landslide had caused cracking on the section of highway.

Whanganui & South Taranaki fire crews called to Pātea blaze
The house was well alight by the time crews arrived at the site.

'Absolute negligence': Financial expert lashes Kiwi banks, alleges systemic security failures
It’s absolute negligence on the banks’ behalf and it’s an embarrassment internationally.'

'People are afraid of illness': Artist on painting as distraction from chronic fatigue
“I am physically limited, but I can still paint."

What key issues is Whanganui facing ahead of the election?
Climate change resilience was an issue high on people's lists of concerns.

The Chronicle Q&A: Bret Field on horse racing and Whanganui life
Field first got into racing thanks to his family.

Suffrage Day being celebrated at Whanganui Regional Museum
"That means telling women’s stories as much as the usually more well-known men’s stories."

Whanganui rugby: Development side go down to Wellington Fijians at Spriggens
'That’s been the story of our whole campaign.'

How Whanganui could be linked to passenger rail services
National and Act opposed recommendations for rail.

Literary exhibition celebrates the lost art of letter writing in Whanganui
What would Quasimodo say to the Queen of Hearts?

Whanganui to host inline hockey championships
The local club has had membership reduce from hundreds in the '90s to around six today.

Rugby: Whanganui leap into top four with win over North Otago
'We're just playing every game like a knockout game now.'

Rob Rattenbury: What Six60′s Pepeha means to me
Being a New Zealander can be a complex business.

Whanganui weather: A mild week ahead, but keep the umbrella handy
Temperatures are about average for early September.

Artist's return: Why Lorene Taurerewa came back to Whanganui
“I found it almost impossible at first to adjust to being back here."

Whanganui costume collection preserving our history
People don't realise just how extensive the collection is or how widely it’s used

Council to review security as staff vulnerable
"Staff disclosed incidents of members of the public coming behind the counter."

Contractors appointed to build Whanganui's new justice hub
'Having a local company partner in construction with Te Puna Hapori is great news.'

'Here comes Kiwi': Melbourne Cup winner's statue ready for unveiling
The unveiling is happening 40 years after the racehorse made history.

'A huge loss': Taihape shop owner gets marching orders
The business currently employs five staff.

Victims who lost $1.25m to scammers via alleged 'mule' believe ASB should accept liability
"Some kind of red flag should have been raised."

Whanganui's velodrome is resurfaced, so what comes next?
“There is a lot of use to be had out of it.”

‘Should not to be approached’: Police hunting ‘dangerous’ Auckland man
Police urge anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact them immediately.

The Waimarie is once again extending its operating season
Paddle steamer Waimarie began cruising again on Saturday, September 2.

Ruapehu council and property owners clash over Ōhakune development
An online petition opposing the development gained over 1200 signatures.