Eva De Jong is a Multimedia Journalist for the Whanganui Chronicle covering health stories and general news.
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New, smooth surface for the Cooks Gardens track
The council has revealed the total cost of the track resurfacing.
Whooping cough epidemic a worry heading into Xmas season
"The cough and vomiting can be very distressing.”
Whanganui Hospital gets boost in security to prevent violent incidents over summer
'We will have increased security personnel on-site 24/7.'
New grad doctor wants to give back to community
'I’ve had some really beautiful interactions with patients.'
Three injured, one rescued from vehicle in Taihape crash
'One person was trapped.'
Whanganui Hospital to retain chief medical officer
'This is absolutely the right decision for Whanganui,' Whanganui MP Carl Bates said.
'I remember calling her mum at work once': Mother and daughter graduate together
'I feel humbled and proud to have that moment.'
'It works better than anything': Medicinal cannabis popular for ageing and chronic pain
'My pain levels are just so low compared to what they used to be.'
Fire crews battle large fire in a pine shelterbelt
'It was a vegetation fire of 60m by 40m.'
'Let's do this for mum': Funeral home revamps Harley Davidson into hearse
Bike fits into trend towards more personalised, bespoke ceremonies.
After 10 years in Bali jail, new hope Kiwi man could be brought home
Antony de Malmanche has lost all his teeth, suffers depression and is down to 50kg.
Fire in public toilets; police making inquiries
'It was quickly extinguished by our crews.'
Cause of remote woolshed fire investigated
A Waverley woolshed about 80m by 20m was fully involved in fire.
Police target drink-drivers during festive season
'There were literally thousands and thousands of people tested.'
SH3 closed near Kai Iwi due to vegetation fire
Road users are advised to avoid the area.
Gas explosion in Hāwera; one patient airlifted to Waikato Hospital
Two helicopters have been sent to the house fire.
Refrigerated truck crashes in Taihape blocking road
A person was treated for minor injuries.
Person seriously injured in car vs train crash
'The driver of the car actually drove off.'
Car collides with tree on SH1 in Hunterville; truck crash in Marton
One person was taken to Palmerston North Hospital.
'Dangerous': Truck crashes into power pole on SH3 in Hāwera
'The power pole is on quite a dangerous lean.'
Crash involving car and bicycle leaves person with moderate injuries
Police said they responded to reports of the crash about 8.15 on Sunday night.
Man rescued from well in rural Taranaki
“They did a wonderful job getting the guy out, and that’s what they’re trained for.”
Male offenders help restore gardens for terminally ill patients
'Our staff are always looking for projects where offenders can make a difference.'
How a couple turned an abandoned public pool into their award-winning dream home
“It was basically ruined."
Police locate body in search for missing Whanganui man
Police located a body near Kaiwhaiki yesterday afternoon.
Whanganui identified as whooping cough hotspot with rise in cases
'That’s a big motivation for pregnant mums to get vaccinated.'
Police appealing for sightings of missing Whanganui man
Mike's family are concerned for his welfare and would like to see him return home.
Two taken to Palmerston North Hospital after Sanson crash
Three people were treated at the scene of the crash.
Firefighters called to vegetation fire near Turakina
The fire spread into trees and grass and measured up to 10m by 15m.
Rural students urged to pursue a career in healthcare to help plug workforce gaps
“Relying on overseas doctors to fill our rural workforce gaps is not sustainable."
White Ribbon Day: Hīkoi against violence towards women in Whanganui
Women’s Refuge Whanganui received 97 calls to its crisis line last month.
‘Never heard of it’: Kiwi develops eating disorder after severe morning sickness during pregnancy
“I couldn’t even keep water down."
Three youth offenders on alleged crime spree caught
The offenders are believed to be part of a wider crime spree after a Whanganui burglary.
Spike in dangerous virus for dogs prompts warning
'I can't stress enough that once your dog has signs, you're too late.'
Burnt-out car left near Castlecliff beach, police making inquiries
There has been a suspicious car fire on Castlecliff Beach.
'Catastrophic fall from grace': Whanganui teacher groomed two students
The man went on to have sex with one of the teenage girls.
Whanganui patients get surgery in Army tent
'We had a patient who had significant, life-changing surgery.'
Police find body in Whanganui River
The body was located in the water near the City Bridge.
Search for man missing in river enters fifth day
A rāhui was placed on the Whanganui River.
Jaws of life needed after crash on SH4, Taumarunui
'There was a person trapped in the vehicle who we extracted.'
Warm, dry forecast for opening of Sarjeant Gallery
'Most of the day should be dry and then that rain will hit after dark.'
Hopes property developer will snap up shopping centre
'It’s the first time it has come to the market for about 55 years.'
Search for man missing in Whanganui River
'Inquiries are currently being carried out to locate the person.'
Hospital specialist shortages spark concern
'Emergency department staffing issues were very high on the agenda.'
'Extremely sad situation': Dog euthanised after attacking 5-year-old at school
The dog was surrendered to the council by its owners and euthanised.
Well-involved fire in Taumarunui housing unit
Fire and Emergency NZ says no one was injured in the blaze.
Drug bust uncovers 19.3kg of meth in a remote wool shed
At a minimum, the 19.3kg of meth had a wholesale value of over $3.5m.
Two seriously injured after car rolls in Sanson
Two people were injured when a vehicle rolled in Hurst Rd, Sanson.
Kiwi freeride skier big victory on world stage
'You just have no idea what it’s going to look like on a camera.'
Fire service at fire in Drews Ave building
The building is used as a storage facility.
‘They’re flighty animals’: Why microchipping horses is becoming more common
'They’re flighty animals and, if something goes wrong, they can go quite far.'
Two injured in crash on SH1 near Waiōuru
The single-vehicle crash brought down power lines.
Digger fire keeps crews busy
One pump and a tanker from Whanganui Fire Station attended the incident.
Council steps in after residents complain about rats, flooding
'This has been happening for years and years.'
Car crashes into power pole; 1000 customers lose power
The single-vehicle crash happened on Cornfoot St.
'We lost everything': Fire destroys family's home
'I would really like to shake his hand because he saved my dog.'
Fears for knock-on effect of Health NZ proposal for hospital
'We don’t want to see any dilution of services in Whanganui.'
Hunterville house extensively damaged by fire
The owner of the house received minor burns.
Car crashes into power pole, catches fire
“One person was taken to Whanganui Hospital in a moderate condition.”
Fire crews fight scrub fire on riverbank
'We received quite a few 111 calls about the fire.'
‘Don’t have a loved one coming home’: North Island communities in shock after four deaths in crashes
'My heart goes out to those people and families.'
Four dead in two 'horrific' North Island crashes
Four people have died on North Island roads today, in two separate crashes.
‘We were inundated’: Almost 400 people given free dental care
The clinic was unable to meet all the demand for its services.
'It's always been a problem': How her sibling's struggle inspired a new project
'People don’t really understand that the power is taken away from that person.'
Person escapes from Ruapehu house fire
Firefighters were 'extinguishing flames' at the property.
Three patients airlifted to Waikato Hospital following Waiouru crash
Two helicopters were sent to the scene.
'Well-ablaze': Investigator explains reason behind shed fire
'They have lost the entire contents of their shed.'
'Mind-boggling': Free iwi-led dental service transforms mouths
'As adults they’re using fishing line or pliers.'
Two injured in two-car crash in Whanganui
The crash happened on Springvale Rd on Thursday evening.
WorkSafe making inquiries after Feilding digger incident
The incident was in Sunrise Heights, Feilding.
More than 100 cases in NZ this year: Health NZ issues warning to gardeners
Legionnaires’ disease can be caught from bags or bulk loads of potting mix and compost.
Potholes on SH3 getting 'longer-term' fix
'Crews applied temporary fixes at the time while this longer-term fix could be arranged.'