State Highway 4 repairs reach a milestone
Depending on the weather, work on the site is expected to be completed in August.
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'No secret to reaching 100'
Whanganui's Heather Erskine has celebrated her 100th birthday.
Corrections counts the cost after inmate's roof rampage
Inmate's rampage causes $240,560 in damage.
‘Most people wouldn’t even know they have it’: Too much iron toxic for body
Daniel (DC) Harding talks about his decade-long health struggle.
Fed Farmers hosting roadshow on 'waffley' RMA reform
There is concern about a loss of local control over decisions.
New chapter starts for Ruapehu council and iwi
The agreement establishes 'a framework for a co-operative and collaborative future'.
Tourism data shows Whanganui on the rise
Cafes, restaurants and bars recorded the most growth in the city.
'Appalling decision': UCOL music staff one step away from redundancy
The appeal deadline is June 1 and a final decision will be made on June 7.
Community invited to rural dinner and catchup
“This is about getting off-farm, checking in with your mates and checking on yourself".
Te Kōanga O Rehua has returned after a near 160 year absence.
More taonga could be on their way.
What makes a word? Queer art exhibition to be held in Whanganui
The exhibition was inspired by talks on what it means for art and people to be queer.
'Give us some breathing room': Whanganui food charity chasing extra funds
“There’s been new faces coming and less food to go around.”
Three throw their hats in the ring for Kai Iwi byelection
Voting for the election will begin on June 15.
The Chronicle Q&A: Barrack’s bartender Zoe Henry
What would keep famed chef Gordon Ramsay happy?
Serious crash in Hunterville claims one life
Motorists have been asked to avoid the area of the crash if possible.
What's to be done about the William Birch Pool?
What should be done with William Birch Pool?
Alec McNab: All the action from the Whanganui Secondary Schools Cross Country champs
Comment: There were over 130 starters, arresting the steady decline over recent years.
Preparations for rise in winter flu patients amp up
“We are aware that getting into timely general practice is a problem.”
Newly elected Rātana Church leader hits the road
"Manuao is happiest when working and providing for his people."
Should former mayor Charles Mackay get his street name back?
".... just knuckle down and get it done before the Sarjeant reopens"
Evacuated Whanganui couple hit by landslip while driving
"It was just a mass coming down the hill."
Rangitīkei 'reasonably under control' after weekend storm
Most of the roads in the region's towns have been cleaned and re-opened.
Govt investing 3.6m to stop land erosion and protect against extreme weather
Ratepayers will be contributing more than $18 million to the ongoing work.
Proposed shipping container youth hub officially sunk
The council spent close to $40,000 on a feasibility study
District councillor takes out songwriting competition
“Adulting gets in the way, but every time I perform I really love it."
'Entirely unexpected': Sarjeant subcontractors fold
“In a couple of months, I would say, we’ll have more of a firm programme.”
Wet wet wet: Auckland gets nearly a year’s rainfall in five months
Auckland's rainfall totals are running nearly three times above average in a sopping 2023.
Weather impact continues around region
There's an increased risk of landslips as the ground dries out after heavy rain.
Looted taonga to return to Whanganui River
Te Kōanga o Rehua will arrive on Wednesday after a nearly 50-year battle for its return.
'The whole community is behind us': Football facility build imminent
'This wasn’t about rivalries, this was about infrastructure.'
Calls for greater fuel competition in Whanganui and Ruapehu
The Whanganui council has contacted lower-price suppliers in a bid to drive prices down.
Mayoral relief funds directed to 'high-impact' parts of Hastings
“I think it shows that we’re an empathetic district and community.”
Why Sarjeant on the Quay is set to close
Sarjeant on the Quay, in Whanganui, will close permanently to the public on June 30.