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Exhibition showcases privately owned Dibble sculptures
Palmerston North's 'Paul Dibble gallery' now inside and outside.
Toot toot and all aboard for wheelchair users
The popular Esplanade Scenic Railway is now more inclusive.
Taupō Quay building takes home top heritage prize
Since 2020, the building has undergone earthquake strengthening and a full restoration.
Child in hospital after Castlecliff hit-and-run
Police are urging the driver of the car to come forward.
Gang members 'know what happened' to murdered dad
Hori Gage was killed in retaliation for an incident he wasn't even involved in.
Consultation opens on National Park name change
There's also a proposal to change the name of National Park's railway station.
Maze on Medallion offers all the fun of the scare
Entry is free each year, and attracts large crowds eager to get a scare or two.
'Completely unique': Rangitīkei River births NZ first for beer
The first beer brewed with a wild yeast is set to be released later in November.
Inside the country's largest alarm monitoring business
'It's a hidden success story, people just don’t realise what we do.'
Keen walker celebrates 102nd birthday
A lack of secondary education did not stop Clive Davis from running his own businesses.
Parking spots almost extinct as Foxton swings
Thousands descended on the town for the annual Spring Fling.
Dave Mollard: If you want to yell at a whistleblower, play football
OPINION: Treat the referee team with some respect.
Council concern over logging damage to Whanganui roads
'This isn't concentrated to just one area, it's network-wide.'
Power from the people: Councillor's ambitious solar scheme 'can’t focus on social needs'
People with the largest roofs and most sunshine hours would get priority.
Celebrating the stitches that bind hearts and minds
Quilters say it is much more than chopping up fabric and sewing them back together.
The Chronicle Q&A: Dale Pullen
Pullen is keen to see a four- or five-star hotel open in the city.
Heartland rugby: Gutsy performance not enough for Whanganui
Whanganui could not hold off the green and black tide.
Five Whanganui teenagers achieve top Girl Guiding award
'It was an incredible experience.'
'Quite a lot to digest': Trends show how Whanganui could look in 10 years
With a high-growth model, the district could have a population of 52,981 by 2034.
'Ridiculous' Vakarorogo record try haul secures home semi for Whanganui
It's all on next week at Cooks Gardens.
'Dream run': Horrocks clocks up 100 games for Whanganui
'It's been a bit of a dream run, to be fair, without any injuries.'
Ōhakune social housing going ahead despite council, community dispute
'You can consult until the cows come home, but you’ll never satisfy all parties.'
‘Iconic’ Ōpiki Bridge partly collapses into river
Historian Val Burr is urging local councils to take responsibility for fixing the bridge.
Dancers celebrate four decades of putting their best feet forward
Palmerston North’s Over 50s Dance Group started in 1983.
Rugby: Whanganui climb to second with win over Wairarapa Bush
It was the first of consecutive Bruce Steel Memorial Cup defences.
Whanganui fall short in Heartland Series rugby final
'You can't win them all. I'm still proud of them,' the coach said.
Rob Rattenbury: Schools entrench strong networks
OPINION: We knew all the stories, the jokes, the traditions.
Sister, 14, had to break news of siblings' deaths in horrific tanker crash to parents
The teen had to translate news of the deaths to her parents on behalf of police.
No international events unless Cooks Gardens track resurfaced
The track needs to be recertified every 12 years to be able to hold international events.
Top photographer Peter Bush's work to be preserved
Some 300,000 items have been donated to Te Manawa Museum.
New play acknowledges the past with humour and music
Play set to strike a chord with those separated from their roots.