Latest news from Whanganui
La Fiesta brings a month of events to Whanganui
Workshops, social events, crafts, and a Wikipedia edit-a-thon feature at La Fiesta.
Nicky Rennie: I found contentment in the garden
OPINION: In this economic climate, we have to think outside the square.
‘I do it for the joy of it’: Meet the 89-year-old woman powerlifting into her 90s
“People even tell me that I shouldn’t be doing it at my age - which is nonsense.”
Gareth Carter: How to grow succulents
Comment: Summer temperatures are excellent for seeing growth of drought-hardy plants
Bayleys Whanganui expands into new territory
'The growth opportunity is significant'
The Chronicle Q&A: Sculptor Anna Korver
Internationally recognised sculptor Anna Korver is headed to Whanganui for a talk.
Bee cards to be phased out to make way for national system
The Bee card will start to be phased out in late 2025 to make way for Motu Move
Tūpuna inspire Parihaka potatoes for Te Matatini
The 1.65 tonnes of Agria will be served at the festival pōwhiri and to feed performers.
Whanganui weather: What to expect this weekend
A 'pretty pleasant' weekend ahead for Whanganui
Whanganui Prison staff vacancies filled, turnover slashed
The prison has had a busy year of recruitment to ease officers' workloads.
The Chronicle Q&A with national hurdles champ Jonathan Maples
Maples' dream dinner guests would provide an entertaining evening.
‘Incredibly important for Pātea’: Waitangi Day celebration draws in large crowds
"It’s very much a part of the Pātea culture."
Public asked to bridge Whangaehu funding gap
Rangitīkei could soon boast the longest swing bridge in the country.
Bitumen on Desert Rd detour sticking to vehicle tyres
Crews are working to remedy a bitumen spill on the Desert Rd detour between Turangi and National Park with reports of the black, sticky substance sticking to vehicle tyres.
Bitumen spill wreaks havoc on vehicles along SH47 detour
A courier driver noticed tarseal wrapped around his truck's wheels.
‘Well ablaze’: Whanganui and Marton car fires suspicious
Firefighters stopped the Whanganui fire from spreading to a nearby house.
Beetle mania: The critters tackling ‘very large’ plant problem
Tradescantia leaf beetles target the rapidly growing South American weed.
‘Just keep swimming’: ‘Tarzan’ attempts 235km surfboard paddle of river
Brenden Hawkins aims to paddle the Whanganui River on a surfboard.
'Huge relief': Residents on winding Napier-Taihape Rd delighted as log trucks taken off
'There were up to 50-odd units of logging trucks a day, it made it really dangerous.'
Unbelievabull! Small towns rocked by confusing sign
The sign near Bulls incorrectly states SH1 is closed, diverting traffic early.
‘Nail-biting’ end to World Jetsprint Championship
There was less than a second separating first and second place.
Comment: From temptation to regret
A $7 pie stirred a three-day battle of wills for Kevin Page.
Whanganui weather: What to expect for Waitangi Day
Waitangi Day looking nice but varied forecast ahead for Whanganui
Data reveals how many ACC claims for summer activities in Whanganui
The data was released by ACC as part of its focus on injury prevention in summer
‘You almost feel trapped’: Living with chronic lung disease
Aimee Carruthers, 41, relies on a 7kg oxygen tank due to a rare lung condition.
Another fuel retailer to enter Whanganui market
'Where there is competition, prices come down.'
Car crash cuts power to 1170 properties near Whanganui
The driver was later found uninjured.
Kai Iwi Beach reopens for swimming
High levels of bacteria were 'most likely weather related'.
Oh deer: Plea not to litter after stag caught in bag
The bag has since been removed from the deer's head and disposed of.
'We are both still very loyal': Hurricanes duo return to their old stomping ground
The Hurricanes duo were playing tour guide in Whanganui.