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NZ U16 rowing marathon record smashed
Jake Newton smashed the NZ rowing marathon record by over 13 minutes on Saturday, July 28. Video / Steve Carle
![One night out ended with the purchase of a crayfishing boat](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
One night out ended with the purchase of a crayfishing boat
Cruising into clear, crisp skies in the Whanganui port upon their arrival, the four men were “pretty chuffed” with the purchase from their night out.
![Maggie's Shine Bright Day](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Maggie's Shine Bright Day
Fordell School celebrates the end of Maggie's chemotherapy treatment with Shine Bright Day. Video from Fordell School.
![Fire SH4: The Parapara](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Fire SH4: The Parapara
Fire in a large 20x20m bush block on State Highway 4 near Parikino north of Whanganui.
![I am new to this: Bricklaying](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
I am new to this: Bricklaying
Summer Series. I am new to this. Reporter Liz Wylie gets to do bricklaying with bricky Shane Dudley. Photo / Bevan Conley
![I am new to this: Fire fighting](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
I am new to this: Fire fighting
Summer Series. I am new to this. Reporter Eva de Jong spends a morning with the local fire brigade.
![I am new to this: Singing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
I am new to this: Singing
Summer Series. I am new to this. Reporter Michael Tweet has a go at learning to sing.
![I am new to this: Pro Wrestling](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
I am new to this: Pro Wrestling
Whanganui Chronicle reporter Finn Williams takes on River City Pro Wrestling
![Te Pāti Māori mass protest in Whanganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Te Pāti Māori mass protest in Whanganui
Te Pāti Māori mass protest: 250 protesters blocked traffic on Whanganui’s main highway closing down SH3 for about half an hour. Video / Bevan Conley
![Local Focus: Taranaki Paramedic on the trauma of saving lives](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Local Focus: Taranaki Paramedic on the trauma of saving lives
Mark Belchamber wrote a book to help him deal with the dark side of the job.
![Matariki celebration at Majestic Square, Whanganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Matariki celebration at Majestic Square, Whanganui
Whanganui’s town centre hosted a free community event marking Matariki and Puanga season, with live entertainment, fun activities and kai.
![Watch: 'Jake the bus' Wild altercation on Whanganui bus goes viral](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Watch: 'Jake the bus' Wild altercation on Whanganui bus goes viral
A Whanganui bus driver is threatened by an irate motorist. Video / Kajun Campbell Brooking
![Raw chicken](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Raw chicken
Stuart McLeod made it through half of his burger and said it tasted “pretty yum” but noticed the chicken patty was missing its normal crispy crunch.
![Kinder the chicken](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Kinder the chicken
Kinder has had a brace on her leg to mend a broken bone. Surgery done by Veterinarian Dr Hein Stoop, from Whanganui Veterinary Services, was done to remove the brace and pins. Kenda made a full recovery.
![No Water No Future](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
No Water No Future
A hīkoi [march] organised by water kaitiaki group No Water No Future marched through central Whanganui to the Whanganui District Council. By Te Kakenga Kawiti-Bishara
![Local Focus: “It has no future here!” Colonial statue under fire again](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Local Focus: “It has no future here!” Colonial statue under fire again
Whanganui Iwi concerned about the "hurtful" message inscribed on Aotearoa's first war memorial.
![Local Focus: 'The Tide' is changing how people get around town](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Local Focus: 'The Tide' is changing how people get around town
Whanganui's new high-frequency bus service is changing habits.
![Local Focus: Hobby horsing is not a joke](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Local Focus: Hobby horsing is not a joke
Inaugural 'Hooves on Drews' hobby horsing extravaganza was a surprise hit.
![Local Focus: Is Whanganui ready for floods?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Local Focus: Is Whanganui ready for floods?
Whanganui Mayor Andrew Tripe and emergency manager Tim Crowe discuss emergency planning and climate change mitigation.
![Road flooding](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Road flooding
Flooding in around Parsons Street and Carlton Ave, Whanganui. Video / Bevan Conley
![Local Focus: Is pay really the reason for hospo staffing shortages?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Local Focus: Is pay really the reason for hospo staffing shortages?
Differing opinions on hospo pay rates and whether training is needed to wait tables.
!['I'm new to this' - Cricket at 150kmh](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'I'm new to this' - Cricket at 150kmh
'I'm new to this' - Fast-paced bowling. Reporter Mike Tweed takes on the chance of batting against a cricket bowling machine at 150 kmh with help of Cricket Whanganui and it's General Manager Pete Bowman.
!['I'm New To This' - Drum Lessons](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'I'm New To This' - Drum Lessons
'I'm New To This' Drum Lessons. Reporter Liz Wylie gets some drum lessons from Chester Nevil.
!['I'm new to this' - Roller Hockey](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'I'm new to this' - Roller Hockey
'I'm New To This' - Roller Hockey. Mike Tweet takes on a lesson in roller hockey with NZ rep Dean Fitness.
![Local Focus: Jars Local Cafe is open and serving not just planespotters](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Local Focus: Jars Local Cafe is open and serving not just planespotters
The Airport Cafe is back and Loulou Krebs hopes to make it a reason to go to the airport.
![Local Focus: SPCA Masterton is having kittens](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Local Focus: SPCA Masterton is having kittens
It's kitten season and SPCA Masterton needs your help.
![Local Focus: Bikes, hikes, and silent nights - three weeks at That Place](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Local Focus: Bikes, hikes, and silent nights - three weeks at That Place
Follow the Oskam family's journey as they prepare to reopen "That Place" for the summer mountain biking season.
![World Blokart Championships](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
World Blokart Championships
World Blokart Championships on the first day at the Sanson Domain. Manawatū Blokart Club publicity officer Richard Gower. Video / Bevan Conley
![Local Focus: Aisha Beazley on Candidate Camera](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Local Focus: Aisha Beazley on Candidate Camera
Meet Aisha Beazley, running for Whanganui District Council.
![Local Focus: Dave Hill on Candidate Camera](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Local Focus: Dave Hill on Candidate Camera
Meet Dave Hill, the Whanganui District Council candidate saying 99 per cent of scientists are wrong on climate change.
![Local Focus: Jenny Duncan on Candidate Camera](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Local Focus: Jenny Duncan on Candidate Camera
Meet Jenny Duncan, running for Whanganui District Council.
![Local Focus: Phillip Reweti (Bear) on Candidate Camera](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Local Focus: Phillip Reweti (Bear) on Candidate Camera
Meet Phillip Reweti (Bear), running for Whanganui District Council.
![Local Focus: Glenda Brown on Candidate Camera](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Local Focus: Glenda Brown on Candidate Camera
Meet Glenda Brown, running for Whanganui District Council.
![Local Focus: Scott Phillips on Candidate Camera](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Local Focus: Scott Phillips on Candidate Camera
Meet Scott Phillips, running for Whanganui District Council.
![Local Focus: Ross Fallen on Candidate Camera](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Local Focus: Ross Fallen on Candidate Camera
Meet Ross Fallen, running for Whanganui District Council.
![Local Focus: Rory Smith on Candidate Camera](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Local Focus: Rory Smith on Candidate Camera
Meet Rory Smith, running for Whanganui District Council.