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Taihape police warn of winter road dangers
Taihape Police warning motorists about dangerous road conditions throughout district
Old black magic
Pirates weave some old black magic to beat Taihape to secure Wanganui rugby finals berth
Rugby semifinal weekend
Coaches play it coy as Tasman Tanning Whanganui premier club rugby semifinals loom
Wind downs power lines in Ruapehu District
The wider Whanganui region had some strong winds and spells of heavy rain on Sunday night.
Taihape in, Marist gone, after windy war at Spriggens Park
Taihape's greater control of the wind and determination on defence sees them through.
Wanganui club rugby's semifinalists found
Ruapehu overrun Pirates, Border clock up a century against Ngamatapouri, Taihape survive.
Rugby: Marist and Taihape play for everything at Spriggens Park
The Challenge Shield and semifinal berth will be decided in 80 minutes of drama.
Real estate selling fast in Rangitikei towns
No end in sight for real estate boom in rural Rangitīkei, estate agent says.
Poor wastewater compliance across region
Only 34 per cent of local authorities have fully compliant wastewater treatment systems.
Les and Esma Vincent celebrate with family and friends
Les and Esma meet at dance, spend first three years of married life in caravan
Marist outwork Ruapehu on their home patch
Marist claims the Challenge Shield and keep spot in the Top 4 with one round remaining.
Wanganui Premier rugby comes down to the wire
Marist, Taihape and Border - three into two won't go.
Whanganui man killed in van crash named
A Whanganui man was killed in a crash at Utiku on Thursday.
Ruapehu looking to make their Premier rugby mark
Grand Hotel Challenge Shield on the line in Ohakune.
Marist move up, Kaierau gone in tough Premier rugby round
Rearanging of the Top 4 after Ruapehu impressive away win over Border.
Pirates looking good for semifinals as Taihape falter
Pirates halfback Fa'alele Iosua the star in home team's victory.
Do or die for Kaierau against Marist in Premier rugby
Marist could break into Top 4, or Kaierau could keep faint hopes alive.
Community board fighting council proposal to abolish ward representation
Chairwoman Michelle Fannin will fight "tooth and nail" to keep the community board.
Students selected for Area Schools Tournament in Christchurch
Ten Taihape Area school students representing the school in Tournament
Rugby table rejig
Weekend Whanganui rugby results cause log jams at top of the table
Meet NZ's first woman 'most eligible farmer'
Taihape's Mairi Whittle took home the golden gumboot in Fieldays Rural Catch contest.
Gain Line XV comeback win over Manawatu Under 19
Team overcomes two intercept tries to snatch the game back in the final minutes.
Taihape's eyes up season double against Ruapehu
The two country clubs play for all the marbles this Saturday.
Organiser on the hunt for more stall holders
Taihape Traders Market to kick off Sunday, June 17.
Briefly: Building in focus, Trio blitz contest, Dahlia interest
News in brief at the Wanganui Chronicle
Two car crash victims satisfactory
Two of Taihape crash victims considered to be in a satisfactory condition
Old-timers hit the road for annual rally
The Wanganui Vintage Car Club held its annual one-day rally at Queen's Birthday Weekend.
Rangitikei District Council to revisit rubbish options
Council to go back to Rangitikei public over recycling and or rubbish collection service
Taihape and Ruapehu swap with Border and Pirates
Grand Hotel Challenge Shield shifts 154km from Waverley to Taihape.
What's your name? What's your number?
Frustration from Premier rugby teams wearing different jersey numbers from official lists
Border grab the Challenge Shield, Kaierau grab the glory
Surprising results to start second round of Wanganui Premier rugby.
Go hard or go home as second round kicks off
Several teams faced with running gauntlet of every top side in successive weeks.