Izzy, the Halbergs, and the fight for combat sport recognition
Former local rowers and MMA exponent nominated by their sports for prestigious awards.
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Famous artist to be honoured with new street name - iwi alternative not favoured
Suggestions from the subdivision developer and iwi were given to council for a decision.
Local Focus: Bee Card is a boost for buses
Bee Card creating a buzz for commuters. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
DHB musters 100+ participants for Round the bridges event
The Whanganui DHB has adhered to the "bring plus one" adage 100-fold.
Local Focus: Bee Card is a boost for buses
Bee Card creating a buzz for commuters. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Suzuki Series roars into life in Taupo
It is ultimate skill vs ultimate track experience in the next two rounds.
The church that love built
A special Christmas service will be held on Sunday, December 22 at 5pm.
Serious crash closes key North Island route
Saddle Rd replaced the Manawatu Gorge as the main route between Hawke's Bay and Manawatū.
Lower North Island trains services 'packed like sardines'
MPs, ministers and mayors have received a tin of sardines in the mail to make the point.
Letters: Stop the hunt for fossil fuel
The only reason to keep looking for more oil and gas is immediate profit.
Outrage as Whanganui wiped off weather map
They said it was to make room for temperatures and icons for 24 other locations.
Hometown support lives on
Locals come in their droves to ride the streets of the Cemetery Circuit every Boxing Day.
MPI fires stark warning to raw milk retailers
MPI says consumer health being put at risk through tactics that avoid compliance costs.
Watch: Palmerston North school's spine-tingling haka for Year 13s
Incredible haka performed by Palmerston North Boys' High School has been highly praised.
Local Focus: Because Methven - why comedy is coming to the provinces
Playing the regions to rehearse their Netflix special. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
OneRoof report: First home buyers dominate market
Castlecliff is top selling Whanganui suburb
School donations scheme aims to ease pressure on families - most Whanganui schools opt in
The majority of schools in the Whanganui region have opted in.
Local Focus: Minister delivers more putea to forestry and related industries
Focus on infrastructure and value add for development. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Why New Zealanders just can't afford this Government
Comment: We've got to focus on lifting our productivity, argues MP Ian McKelvie.
Local Focus: Minister delivers more putea to forestry and related industries
Focus on infrastructure and value adding for development. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Inside the SH4 slip: What contractors are dealing with
Now that drainage is taken care of, crews are focused on the road itself.
Whanganui skills gap holding back business growth
Skills gaps are keeping many of our businesses from expanding to their full potential.
Rowing: Kerri Gowler and Grace Prendergast named FISA Female Team of the Year
A great comeback from the disappointments of 2018.
Local Focus: Average house price in Whanganui-Manwawatu jumps to $400,000
House prices in Whanganui rose 17.6 per cent in a year. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Average house price in Whanganui jumps to $400,000
House prices in Whanganui jumped 21% in one year. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Sewell adds to life member tally
The retired accountant was one of six inducted as a life member.
Two 100-scalp hauls add zest to historic double century
Hawke's Bay senior men side make the most of points despite inclement weather in Whanganui
Listen: The Whanganui Chronicle Podcast for November 18
Listen to the 21st episode of the Whanganui Chronicle podcast
Second Qantas flight diverted after suspected navigation malfunction
Passengers stuck on plane for two hours.
Inquiry into Napier man's homicide: Seven weeks, no public update
Homicide inquiry is an "active investigation", but police are not commenting.
Strong increase in demand for fibre
Whanganui has had the connections available but not many previously made the switch.
Cricket Wanganui's game plan
An announcement on Cricket Wanganui's future direction expected by Christmas.
Another building closes following Stats House partial collapse
Levin District Court is closing indefinitely for earthquake strengthening.