Whanganui news
Know where’s safe to swim in Whanganui
Water quality at Whanganui swimming spots is regularly tested.
Former South Taranaki mayor awarded New Year Honour
'It wasn’t something that was on my radar, so it was a very nice surprise.'
Taihape’s Les Clarke awarded King’s Service Medal
'If I saw a gap, if I saw something that needed to be done, I’d do my best to do it.'
‘Getting dangerous’: Beaches awash with speeding vehicles
'Where we can, lifeguards have started taking photos and reporting them to the police.'
Building block: Lull in construction project leads to Lego venture
'This place can really lift your spirits.'
New Zealand news
Cycling tops ACC claims in Hawke’s Bay, costing $1.7m
Mountain biking causes 143 claims in Hawke's Bay, costing $407,000.
Special investigation: Apology after autistic mum's baby taken - but it's too late to get him back
The mother involved speaks to the Herald, in her first interview.
How a free service fights loneliness with calls from caring strangers
The free service providing companionship and conversation is staffed by volunteers.
Editor's Picks
Dame Tariana Turia ‘stood on her principles and she won’
'She always reminded us that our people deserved better'.
Tackling Africa’s tallest mountain for mental health
Whanganui clinical psychologist Honey Abraham is climbing the mountain for mental health.
Slippery slopes: Whanganui slides ranked
Kōwhai Park features heavily, but which chute comes in at number one?
NZ's Best Beach 2025: Which beaches will take on the reigning champ?
The search for New Zealand's best beach returns - vote now!
Nicky Rennie: Find something to be hopeful for
OPINION: A life without hope is a horrible place to be.
Gareth Carter: Team up your herbs for better gardening rewards
COMMENT: Companion planting can improve your herb and vegetable crops.
Slippery slopes: Whanganui slides ranked
Kōwhai Park features heavily, but which chute comes in at number one?
Come one, come all: Thousands visit reopened Sarjeant
'It’s not just exhibitions, it’s events, performances, talks and family workshops.'
Dame Tariana Turia ‘stood on her principles and she won’
'She always reminded us that our people deserved better'.
Tangi begins and tributes flow after death of Dame Tariana Turia
Turia served as a minister under both Labour and National governments.
White-tailed spider bite leaves man in hospital for a month with deadly infection
Andy Stewart pushed on with his motorbike trek despite his growing pain.
Know where’s safe to swim in Whanganui
Water quality at Whanganui swimming spots is regularly tested.
I’m new to this: On target to be the Robin Hood of Whanganui
As part of the Chronicle's summer series, Fin Ocheduszko Brown tries archery.
Laser focused: 3D mapping fast-tracked after funding boost
'It’s a great project to start the year off.'
Social Supermarket a success one month in
One month in and the initiative is paying dividends for City Mission Whanganui
Cycling passion driven by peace and freedom
Paul Chaplow of Whanganui & Partners chats bike-packing and bike-tourism.
Premium
Nicky Rennie: Find something to be hopeful for
OPINION: A life without hope is a horrible place to be.
Gareth Carter: Team up your herbs for better gardening rewards
COMMENT: Companion planting can improve your herb and vegetable crops.
Kevin Page: A whirlwind year of caravans, aches and pains, and change
Kevin Page reflects on a wild ride of a year.
Gareth Carter’s holiday season gardening tips
Comment: There is always something to do in the garden.
Three top new residences which won 2024 architecture awards
Outstanding designs displayed in Whanganui, Ōtautahi and Wānaka residential buildings.
Kevin Page: Christmas stress the hit even the best
Some folk are getting a little bit tetchy, writes Kevin Page
Te Pāti Māori co-founder Dame Tariana Turia suffers stroke
The former MP, who retired in 2014, suffered a stroke earlier in the week.
Marton community offered free summer swimming
The town's main pool was shut following a partial roof collapse.
Sport
Rugby: Whanganui player named Heartland Player of the Year
Whanganui's Fijian flyer Alekesio Vakarorogo wins the Ian Kirkpatrick Medal.
Athletics: National hurdles title for Whanganui student
Damian Hodgson won the NZ Schools senior boys 300m hurdles.
Whanganui High School top 8 in NZ touch
Whanganui High School finished in the top 8 of NZ schools' mixed touch sides.
Speedway: Midgets bring sizzle to Oceanview
There was exciting racing on the tight Whanganui circuit.
Midgets to break new ground at Oceanview
Midgets are one of the glamour classes of New Zealand speedway.
Whanganui's famous rowing regatta back for 2024
The Blake Construction Jury Cup returns this weekend.
Business news
Three top new residences which won 2024 architecture awards
Outstanding designs displayed in Whanganui, Ōtautahi and Wānaka residential buildings.
Century-old Waverley business for sale
The SH3 store stayed within the same family for 100 years.
Businesses elevate work opportunities in Whanganui
A three-way collaboration is taking industry training to a new level.
Lifestyle news
NZ's Best Beach 2025: Which beaches will take on the reigning champ?
The search for New Zealand's best beach returns - vote now!
Gareth Carter: Team up your herbs for better gardening rewards
COMMENT: Companion planting can improve your herb and vegetable crops.
Gareth Carter’s holiday season gardening tips
Comment: There is always something to do in the garden.
OneRoof property news
Singaporean family buys premium Auckland properties for over $11.5m
They have business ties to New Zealand.
'Elite property tinder' - the secret house sales in NZ's richest suburbs
These are the Kiwi homes only the very wealthy get to see.
Location Location Location star Jayne Kiely: I thought my TV career was over
"I’m nothing like Kirstie Allsopp. She’s quite posh, unlike me!"
Car news and advice
Best reviews of 2024: Toyota Prius Z PHEV Signature Class
The Prius has gone all desirable; now it’s back in NZ as a Signature Class used import.
Aston Martin Valkyrie breaks Silverstone lap record for street-legal cars
Valkyrie has set a blistering lap time of 1:56.42 around the hallowed F1 circuit.
BYD hits record 4.27m sales in 2024 as it chases Tesla
The record sales figure represents an impressive 41.3% increase from the previous year.
Whanganui Midweek
Midweek mayoral musings: Gallery reopening ‘one of those great days’ - Mayor Andrew Tripe
Midweek mayoral musings from Mayor Andrew Tripe
Iconic plant of the Whanganui sand country
Planting of matagouri, an iconic plant of the Whanganui sand country.
Philippa Baker-Hogan: Championing the benefits of an active community
OPINION: Sport and recreation facilities are next in line.
Rural news
Pine pollen discovery nothing to sneeze at
The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.
The Country: Winston Peters on raising Super age
The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.
Pastures past: Where have all the lambs and wool gone?
The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.
Whanganui news
Tackling Africa’s tallest mountain for mental health
Whanganui clinical psychologist Honey Abraham is climbing the mountain for mental health.
Manawatu agriculture worker takes award for iPhone photo
A quick iPhone snap won one of five photography awards.
Gate success! Kiwi ingenuity saves Waimarie’s Ūpokongaro plans
'It’s a very safe but temporary measure.'
Gusty end to the year in Whanganui
Whanganui woke up on New Year's Eve to strong winds.
Building block: Lull in construction project leads to Lego venture
'This place can really lift your spirits.'
‘Getting dangerous’: Beaches awash with speeding vehicles
'Where we can, lifeguards have started taking photos and reporting them to the police.'
Former South Taranaki mayor awarded New Year Honour
'It wasn’t something that was on my radar, so it was a very nice surprise.'
Taihape’s Les Clarke awarded King’s Service Medal
'If I saw a gap, if I saw something that needed to be done, I’d do my best to do it.'
Kevin Page: A whirlwind year of caravans, aches and pains, and change
Kevin Page reflects on a wild ride of a year.
Plan for inside festivities: Wet, windy start to 2025
MetService predicts drizzle and wind to start the new year for the Whanganui region.
Police targeting four behaviours that lead to road fatalities
'People don't realise how quickly things can go wrong.'
Out-of-office: Councillor Charlie Anderson’s classic car collection
Charlie Anderson boasts an impressive collection of vintage cars.
Two dead, multiple injuries in serious crash on SH1 at Mangaweka
Motorists are advised to avoid the area or delay travel.
New era for Goat Adventure Run and Tussock Traverse
The Goat and the Tussock Traverse return in January 2025 under new ownership.
NZ’s oldest in-use paddle steamer celebrates 125-year journey
'It’s something that we can all celebrate.'
Top 10 places to go in Whanganui region
The Whanganui region is not short of stunning places to visit this summer.
Gareth Carter’s holiday season gardening tips
Comment: There is always something to do in the garden.
Horizons formally opposes Treaty Principles Bill
Horizons Regional Council votes to oppose the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill.
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