First to grow cannabis in New Zealand, Mother Suzanne Aubert is destined for sainthood.

Auckland hunting back-to-back national U15 Girls cricket titles in Whanganui

Jansen Pears, 11, is back on his own bike - and offering a bike to another boy.

One lucky Lotto player will finish the holiday with an extra $6.5m to spend.

The man is charged in relation to two burglaries at the house, in January and October.

The Chron talked with ex-Whanganui Milton Haig who is now coach of Georgia's Rugby team.

Police say Palmerston North woman traumatised and are seeking sightings of her car.

To woman's horror she found the crying baby sweating in a car she described as a furnace.

Hen delivered a big surprise.

Bonnie and Jack, both keen gardeners, share the honours in their Anzac Parade garden.

From Mosquito Point to Bason Botanic Gardens, Whanganui was out in force.

WHS old boy shares his start-up success story with his tourism app.

Fordell marvel was the setting as a yoga and meditation class rounded out 2017.

Trail walkers are "proper travellers", accommodation owner says

Fine weather brings crowds to Whanganui River this holiday season

Between 150-200mm of rain is needed to break this dry spell, Brian Doughty says.

Allan Cook has been made a MNZOM for his public service to river and drainage engineering

Make a wind tunnel at night but a chilly bin in the day. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Recalled Samsung washing machines may pose a fire risk for Whanganui homes.

The burns weren't serious thanks to the quick actions of the boy's mum.

Four people have gotten out of the car but one is believed to still be trapped.

Another reason to stop in Taihape - the scenic lookout. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Another reason to stop in Taihape - the scenic lookout. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Two vastly different Whanganui women find their own ways to complete the Honolulu Marathon

Whanganui's Canadian cricket import Akash Gill is recognised for his perfoamnces

Classic motorbikes roar into an art gallery for Whanganui's big event

17-year-old was walking in the middle of the lane when the first car hit him.

Midwife suffered puncture wounds and bruising in dog attack.

House fire at Whanganui East address.

A young girl cuts her hair for a cancer victim wig. Made with funding from NZ On Air.