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Best of 2019: McDonald's franchisee Darren Rowland: 'Ketchup in his veins'

Darren and Jacinta Rowland put in some hard slog to own three McDonald's restaurants.

Experts fear it will take a tragedy before Government acts on leaky homes

Huge repair costs mean leaky homes are going unrepaired and putting lives at risk.

Tracmac expands to be the first tractor dealership in town

They now offer tractor brands McCormick, Landini and TYM.

Not welcome here: Manawatū says no to Ponzi artist David Ross

Man who ran ponzi scheme is set to be released from prison in February.

Pop-up street food you won't be able to resist

Kirk Nicholls brings flavours of Argentina, Turkey and Vietnam to Whanganui's streets.

Lessons learned from 2019 - don't sweat the small stuff

Don't sweat the small stuff – save your energy for the big challenges

New trust act a big step forward

Big changes are coming to trust law.

Chilli sauce business heats up

Tres Hombres markets three core chilli sauces - but will cook other recipes to order.

Castlecliff business owners pay it forward

Presents will be gifted to women and children at Women's Refuge.

Major Whanganui building owner bows out, sells up

British investor CJ Efstratiou wants to sell his remaining Whanganui buildings.

Whanganui Chronicle being read by more people

Great results also for NZ Herald and its magazines, as well as NZME radio.

Sunscreen shock: 9 out of 20 top labels fail protection tests

Nine out of 20 sunscreens tested by Consumer NZ didn't provide the sun protection claimed.

Russell Bell: How supporting community organisations is good for business

Business Zen Russell Bell discusses businesses supporting community organisations.

Third air ambulance to meet growing demand

Air Wanganui has added a third aircraft to its air ambulance fleet.

Local Focus: Whanganui set on attracting new business

Rolling out the red carpet rather than the red tape. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

NZ house prices set new record: Six fastest-rising areas revealed

The spring effect has kicked into the housing market.

'Under attack': Best prices for farmers but compliance costs threaten golden run

Farmers should be laughing all the way to the bank, yet they are not, they are stressed.

Comment: Playing in a band much like running a business

Russell Bell likens playing in a band to juggling business affairs.