‘It was very scary’: Firefighters called to blaze at Whanganui hotel
"It was pretty well alight.”
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How to talk to kids about cost of living crunch
Advice for parents to communicate financial realities to children of different ages.
Andrew Tripe: Vision essential in stormy economic times
Opinion: Whanganui Mayor Andrew Tripe looks at the district's changes and challenges.
'We're looking to capitalise': Athletic determined to grow female player base
'It allows girls to see the career they can have in football.'
Rental prices 'absolutely crazy' but demand still strong
“It’s a bit like food at the supermarket - once it goes up that’s it."
Logging veteran turns the turf for start of work on Te Ara o Mangawhero
The last time Laurie Weller had taken a shovel to the ground near Tūroa was 1960
Concerns for pilots' safety due to laser strikes at Whanganui Airport
Handheld lasers pointed at aeroplanes can disable a pilot's night vision.
My Perfect Weekend: Gardening the spice of life
Alex McKenzie on gardening, grandparents and the spiciest of gurus.
Visiting glass artist's ties to Whanganui run deep
Vicki Fanning has spent the residency creating new works of stained and blown glass.
Gardening: Winter roses produce spectacular display
Hellebores are now available in a wide range of colours.
Trusted 'Grandad' figure jailed for sexually abusing young girl
A young girl was sexually abused by a man her mother thought she could trust.
Entrepreneur finds wisdom in the wild
Launch of new Whanganui naturopathy business, Wild Wisdom Natural Health
Carlton School marks Puanga/Matariki
Carlton School community celebrated Puanga/Matariki, the Māori New Year.
'Transformational' shift in rural property values
A breakfast meeting with a rural focus was held at Barracks in Whanganui.
Warm and windy weather for Whanganui
High winds are expected to continue for the weekend.
Join Carla Donson and the team from the Women’s Network in our Fifa fangirl zone
Fifa Women’s World Cup features in the upcoming Winter Wonderfest
Whanganui Under-17 athletes up against Wellington 'powerhouses'
The team will be competing in the Youth National League at the end of the regular season.
Whanganui business community supporting taskforce placements
The placements have led to full-time positions in a diverse range of roles
Rangitīkei's Labour candidate says it's not just a 'farmer's electorate'
"... I’ll be on the road, on the streets, everywhere.”
Council banks on decade of high population growth
"We don’t need to build a motorway to accommodate a growing population."
Whanganui rugby: First hitout for Heartland squad
The Whanganui Heartland squad gets its first hitout this weekend
Letters: Continued support needed for school lunch programme
Readers have their say on school lunches, politics and a dance band.
Whanganui rural firefighter sent to massive Canadian wildfires
'If we had fires that size, pretty much the population would be in the ocean.'
Depth key to expanded Whanganui rugby development season
The Whanganui development side will get more opportunities this year.
Cross stitch was revived in the 1960s and is flourishing today
Whanganui Regional Museum holds a collection of embroidered works including cross stitch.
Whanganui Athletic nabs first Central League win in 27 years
Whanganui Athletic's first win in the Central League in 27 years - a day to remember.
Body of missing woman found near Makohine Viaduct
There are no suspicious circumstances.
Positive attitude helps Barbara reach 100
Barbara stopped living independently in only February.
Marcus Musson: Light at the end of the forestry tunnel
Comment: Most in the industry knew the oversupply situation was very short-term.
Viaduct walkway a little gem
Walking opportunities on Ara Hīkoi ki te Arawhiti o Manawapou (Manawapou Viaduct Walkway)
Three in hospital after car crash
The incident occurred around 9.45am on Thursday.
Cyclocross attracts riders from as far as Auckland
Skoda North Island School Cyclocross Championships and Awa Cross Event held in Whanganui
The Chronicle Q&A: Andy Henshaw
Henshaw said having a pint with friends was essential to its enjoyment.