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A woman who keeps ignoring orders of the District Court is now going to jail.
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'Significant and alarming' property valuations will impact rates
The three-yearly rates valuation is 'a snapshot in time' from last October.
RNZAF mark arrival of second Poseidon aircraft at Ōhakea
The P-8A Poseidon is the second of four new aircraft to arrive at the Ōhakea air base.
Protesters present water bottling petition
Kaitiaki wai filled the Whanganui District Council chamber to present their petition.
One injured when car rolls on Great North Rd
The crash blocked the northbound lane of Great North Rd for some time.
Speedway: Palmerston North team take out North Island Sidecar Championship
The sidecars stole the show on a track with plenty of drive and passing opportunities.
Whanganui teenager a nominee for Young New Zealander of the Year
“I’ve always got all sorts of ideas bouncing around..."
Hundreds of horses heading to Whanganui for polocrosse nationals
“Any of them on the day could be good enough.”
'You were at fault': Judge sets sex offender straight after victim blamed for his assault
“She was not at fault, you were at fault. She did nothing wrong.”
School Vege Challenge draws most entries ever
The supplies for the challenge were supplied over three days.
Horizons makes more than $350K available for climate and biodiversity projects
Funding on offer for projects that support mātauranga Māori and climate resilience.
'E-mobility is on the rise.': Ōhakea to trial a fleet of electric scooters
Members of the New Zealand Defence Force are finding more sustainable ways to travel.
Shot Bro: Seminar on real-life fight with depression heads to Marton
"It will inspire our community."
'Serious violence': Blow from baseball bat snaps victim's arm
'If you had connected with his head, you could well have killed him.'
Traditional healing classes start in Marton
He Akoranga Rongoā Māori is a programme designed for traditional health practices.
Varied week of Whanganui weather ahead
Overnight temperatures are expected to drop into single digits this week.
Artists Open Studios back bigger than ever
More than 90 studios and around 160 artists were taking part this year.
Craig Cawley on Eric Clapton, pub gigs and loading zones
Musician tells the Chronicle Q&A: 'I play guitar and I sing, and that's it...'
Waverley Primary School celebrates 150th anniversary
A parade put on to honour the school had people lining the towns main street.
WHS rowers have best ever North Island Championships
The schools rowing director hoped to carry this momentum into this years Maadi Cup.
What's next for UCOL Te Pūkenga Whanganui?
“To hear people say they don’t even know where UCOL is, that’s just crazy.”
One in Wellington ICU from Turakina crash
Hato Hone St John responded to the crash with three ambulances.
Rātana world tour commemorates founder’s 1924 venture
Rātana followers will retrace founder's world tour.
Mayor's 150-day action plan is over, so how did he do?
'I don’t think he ever sleeps at the moment'.
Chronicle of hidden Whanganui history up for book award
The General Non-Fiction winner will be announced at the Ockham awards ceremony on May 17.
Eastown Buildlink upgrade yard to cope with unprecedented demand
The general manager expected the upgrades to be completed next year.
Waimarino Shears brings international shearing back home
The Waimarino shears competition is coming this Saturday.
Car fire breaks out in Brunswick
Fire Emergency New Zealand said the fire had burnt itself out by the time crews go to it.
Man's hidden cameras capture ex-partner in compromising positions
“She felt upset and disgusted at the intrusion on her privacy.”
Cost of living support: A fix or a band-aid?
The increases as part of the package would come into effect on April 1.
Four UCOL Whanganui courses axed
"... If demand for these courses returns, then we will consider running them again.”
Violent offender vows to change for his children
“He wants to become a working and contributing member of society.”
'It is quite controlled': Meet the Black Falcons
The Black Falcons squadron will soar above Feilding this week.