10,320 Covid cases and 34 virus-related deaths; 744 people in hospital
It was hoped the school holidays would act as a circuit breaker, but figures remain high.
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'It's a tough life': No internet for two days adds to isolation
Life for most of Taumarunui's 4707 residents has been a lot slower since 1.30am on Monday.
Whanganui student changing dyslexia narrative
A Whanganui Collegiate student using his superpower to change the narrative of Dyslexia.
Lowering of bowel screening age will be 'here before we know it'
Test kits for self-checking at home can be sent in the mail.
New attractions part of Waimarie river cruises
Several new experiences are being introduced to the Waimarie river cruises this season.
Technology to the rescue for non-verbal child
The app Leeloo is helping 7-year-old Dani communicate despite his problem with speaking.
Record inflation rate hitting Whanganui hard
More middle-income earners are seeking financial help as cutting back costs isn't enough.
Ruapehu District Council gets its water submission in to Govt
Ruapehu's mayor said a major concern was a potential lack of say in future development.
Family feud: Son dupes parents in property purchase
The couple took their son to court after learning their home wasn't really theirs.
Whanganui council encourages precautions as regular services continue
Business as usual for Whanganui District Council services as Covid-19 cases increase.
Covid-19: Another death with Covid-19 in Whanganui
Over the entire pandemic, 31 people have died with Covid-19 in the Whanganui region
Covid: 10,424 new community cases, 788 in hospital; changes to death reporting
NZ facing 'significant increase' in Covid cases due to the BA.5 variant - Bloomfield.
Whanganui honey wins big
The company has bought land in Kai Iwi to up its mānuka honey production.
Kevin Page: Turns out there are more expensive things than organic carrots
As it turned out $12 would have been a lucky escape.
Brass Whanganui make huge statement at nationals
"We are after a particular sound and we think we're really close to it."
Another big comedy name coming to Whanganui
Justine Smith is currently starring in TVNZ's Taskmaster.
Leveraging creativity from your team can be huge
Opinion: It helps the team to feel more connected to the wider vision of the business.
Covid-19: One in Whanganui dead with Covid-19
The Ministry of Health also reported 99 new community cases of Covid-19 in Whanganui.
7612 Covid cases today, hospitalisations surge to 797
Seven-day rolling average of cases is 9689 - compared to 9281 this time last week.
Camino Real is a larger than life theatrical play
This play is as theatrical as it gets, which is what makes it so enjoyable
New patron for choir as it approaches key milestone
Joan Sullivan was elected patron at the Whanganui Lyric Singers' recent AGM.
Filling the need: Gym becomes parkour safe space
On Friday evenings, the gym will turn into a parkour safe space for rangatahi.
Conservation Comment: Fish & Game NZ changes
Mike Cranstone says the changes at Fish and Game are beneficial.
Chance to work on songwriting skills
The songwriting workshop will help people hone their music skills.
Rain expected to arrive in Whanganui midweek after mild start
Rain expected to arrive in Whanganui midweek after mild start.
Club rugby: Marist Celtic clinch senior title
The title has been a long time coming for the Marist side.
Councils commit to inter-council support for critical services
'In Whanganui, we're no strangers to responding to emergencies.'
Museum notebook: Mitten up - history of keeping your hands warm in winter
Comment: Mittens are the most thermally efficient handwarmers.
Club rugby: Border secure three-peat
The Whanganui Rugby premier final was another nail-biter
Whanganui civil contractor and greeting card maker deliver the goods for business boost
Boosted: Whanganui businesses earn rewards for growth initiatives.
Covid 19: 18 in Whanganui Hospital
There are 1125 active Covid-19 cases in the Whanganui DHB region.
Covid: 6223 new cases, 22 deaths; more than half of new cases new variants
Ministry 'closely monitoring' the increase in cases as part of an 'ongoing review'.
Rugby Senior Dev 1 Final
Rugby: Senior Div 1 Celtic vs Ruapehu Cook Gardens. Celtic 44 vs Ruapehu 25. Saturday, July 16, 2022 Whanganui Chronicle photograph by Bevan Conley.