Calls for more cancer drugs to be funded by Pharmac in Whanganui
'To fund a medicine it takes on average eight years, which is far too long.'
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'Doubt they would have survived the night': Men rescued from Mt Ngāuruhoe by chopper
The pair were wearing street shoes, jeans, cotton T-shirts and sweatshirts.
The Waimarie is once again extending its operating season
Paddle steamer Waimarie began cruising again on Saturday, September 2.
OPINION: Kevin Page discovers auditions are tough
This week Mrs P and I found ourselves at two auditions.
Dental health initiative for expectant mothers launched
"We are excited to offer this new service to our community."
'Jewel in the crown': More funding needed for nature sanctuary
“This is a passion that we share, and it’s a passion we want to hand on.”
Hospice busier than ever as model of care evolves
“The community is in safe hands, genuinely."
Ruapehu council and property owners clash over Ōhakune development
An online petition opposing the development gained over 1200 signatures.
Whanganui High School Boys Football XI compete in the Jim Wishart New Zealand Secondary Schools Tournament
Whanganui High School Boys Football XI in New Zealand Secondary Schools Tournament.
Sky Waka’s no-refund policy leaves Ruapehu visitors hanging
Opened in 2019, the Sky Waka is a 1.8 km cable car in the Tongariro National Park.
Butcher Boys spark at Whanganui
Whanganui delivered a 36-12 fourth-round Heartland rugby victory over West Coast.
Whanganui burial costs increase year-on-year
The current Winz grant barely covers a weekday burial in Whanganui.
Spotlight on women community leaders in new event series
The first event will be held on the 130th anniversary of women's suffrage in Aotearoa.
Rugby: Second half show earns Whanganui convincing win
Whanganui's running game finally clicked
The Chronicle Q&A: Fiona Sussman discusses her latest true crime novel
"You need to try to view the world through another’s eyes."
Whanganui rugby: Development side thrash Wairarapa Bush
Whanganui outscored the visitors eight tries to four
Rob Rattenbury: It’s a matter of faith
OPINION: Many in New Zealand society have moved on from active religious worship.
'We don't want to do this': Senior doctors striking for better pay
"Doctors are well-paid, but that’s not the issue."
'You want to die?' - Gangster pointed pistol at victim during drug delivery ambush
The aggravated robbery was a prelude to a violent home invasion by gang members.
Gardening: Time to plant strawberries
Strawberry plants are in short supply this year.
WIS whizz kids head for Wellington
The team's winning performance was based around a work by anonymous artist, Banksy.
'Completely depleted': Pests invading Waitahinga reserve
'It’s really getting to be quite a concern at this stage.'
Analogue revival: Books and vinyl find favour with Whanganui readers and listeners
Whanganui's boutique shops cater to lovers of "old-school" visual and audio mediums.
Labour of love brings nature back to life
“No one understood why I was buying something I couldn’t make money from.”
Council gives further loan for Land Court building restoration
The loan will go towards replacing the Category 1 building's roof.
Monsters sometimes dress as people, teen tells grandfather guilty of sexual assault
Monsters sometimes appear as people “who claim to love you”, the victim says.
Lee Matson - community hero
Lee Matson, Whanganui, is the winner of Beaver Tree Service’s community heroes competition
Whanganui District quiz: Do you know the answers?
How many kerbside metered parking spaces are there in Whanganui?
Exhibition featues over 50 artists, makers and creatives
Marton will become a centre for the arts in the Rangitīkei region on September 15.
Whanganui rugby: Back home and back to basics
"I don’t think it’s far away, but the [points] table will tell you different."
'Crude and limited': Elevator entrance needs upgrade
“We know what we want to achieve - a really suitable and safe entrance."
'A community in need': Hakeke Street hub asks for more funding
“Now more than ever, people are struggling.”