Kevin Page: The three times my 'full-blown royalist' self met the Queen
A royal poster given to a young Kevin Page led him down a path of 'full-blown royalist'.
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Comment: The Queen was a reassurance of sanity and order in our world
OPINION: Most living New Zealanders have only ever known one monarch.
Reflecting on the eldest child's move into adulthood
As Jay Rerekura's daughter turns 18, he reflects on the learning and growth of parenting.
Letters: Mayor's water submission praised
Readers have their say on the mayor's appearance at a select committee and other issues.
Comment: Bank of Mum and Dad feels the bite of canine companion
Let's just say Mrs P could have had a fine old time at Briscoes for the same amount
Rob Rattenbury: Policing runs in the family, and I'm proud of it
Comment: I believe being a cop is one of the most challenging roles in our country.
Comment: First cars can be a first-class car-tastrophe for teens
Nicky Rennie is having a first-car debate with her teenager
Letters: In praise of electric vehicles
Readers have their say on electric and petrol cars; and why we need competition.
Plans for $20 spend-up shattered
A catch-up with a mate ends in chaos in a cafe for Kevin Page.
Rob Rattenbury: A good party takes serious planning
Having organised a few reunions over the years, Rob Rattenbury says he has it down pat.
Jay Rerekura: He waka eke noa - we're all in this together
In the words of Israel Adesanya: When one of us win, we all win."
Kevin Page: The fender bender blame game
Comment: I didn't want to inflame the situation any further
Rob Rattenbury: Why I admire small businesses
Comment: Business is a risk; many fail. In fact, overall, most do.
Rugby: Whanganui kicks season off in style
Whanganui kicked off their Heartland campaign with a South Island trip
Comment: Hats off to the home cooks who make the world go round
A self-confessed foodie, Nicky Rennie wishes she didn't care so much about her cooking
Letters: Council stint made me part of the conversation
A farewell from a departing district councillor and reflections on the state of the world.
Kevin Page: A day where coffee doesn't at all hit the spot
My day always starts and ends with a cuppa courtesy of Mrs P, says Kevin Page.
Rob Rattenbury: Whanganui will always be the best little city in New Zealand
"I just love driving through this little old town after being away," writes Rob Rattenbury
Jay Rerekura: Sow aroha and make the world a better place
Comment: Possibly the cheesiest thing I've ever written
Letters: Supporting firefighters and digital literacy
Readers have their say about digital literacy and supporting our firefighters.
Rob Rattenbury: We need to be careful about language
It can be wrong to label someone an "ist" or a "phobe" if they disagree with your views.
Comment: Peace of mind, piece by piece
Our lives are a jigsaw puzzle, and we require the full quantity of pieces
Letters: Praise for parking technology
Readers have their say on parking meters, boy racers and live theatre.
Kevin Page: Visions of a modern-day Mary Poppins
Mrs P does battle with the elements.
Rob Rattenbury: Our changing demographics
Comment: 'I believe it is all about attitude.'
Jay Rerekura: What my dad passed down to me
Comment: 'Now that [Dad's] gone we find ourselves stepping into these roles.'
Letters: Protest mayhem and state of world events
Whanganui Chronicle readers have their say.
Rob Rattenbury: 'As ratepayers, we can be a touchy bunch'
Comment: I would never be a councillor.
I have reached the age of invisibility
Opinion: Nicky Rennie has a problem with not being "seen" or validated.
Kevin Page: Turns out there are more expensive things than organic carrots
As it turned out $12 would have been a lucky escape.
Comment: From suits to gumboots, smart casual to home comforts; clothes
Since retirement, Rob Rattenbury has acquired a lot more comfortable, baggy clothing
Comment: Supergirls, it's really okay to ask for help
Nicky Rennie's ditched her Superwoman Pants
Kevin Page: Things go bump in the night
The era of the Morning Teenager is over in the Page household - but it's been replaced
Rob Rattenbury: Why restrict Māori and 16-year-olds?
OPINION: We can trust 16-year-olds to vote and just let Māori get on with it.