Latest news from Whanganui
Tangi begins and tributes flow after death of Dame Tariana Turia
Turia served as a minister under both Labour and National governments.
Arrest made after ‘disorder incident’ in Whanganui CBD
A 34-year-old man will appear in court next month.
Te Pāti Māori co-founder Dame Tariana Turia dies after suffering stroke
Turia first entered Parliament in 1996 and left politics in 2014.
White-tailed spider bite leaves man in hospital for a month with deadly infection
Andy Stewart pushed on with his motorbike trek despite his growing pain.
Know where’s safe to swim in Whanganui
Water quality at Whanganui swimming spots is regularly tested.
I’m new to this: On target to be the Robin Hood of Whanganui
As part of the Chronicle's summer series, Fin Ocheduszko Brown tries archery.
Laser focused: 3D mapping fast-tracked after funding boost
'It’s a great project to start the year off.'
Social Supermarket a success one month in
One month in and the initiative is paying dividends for City Mission Whanganui
Cycling passion driven by peace and freedom
Paul Chaplow of Whanganui & Partners chats bike-packing and bike-tourism.
Te Pāti Māori co-founder Dame Tariana Turia suffers stroke
The former MP, who retired in 2014, suffered a stroke earlier in the week.
Marton community offered free summer swimming
The town's main pool was shut following a partial roof collapse.
Tackling Africa’s tallest mountain for mental health
Whanganui clinical psychologist Honey Abraham is climbing the mountain for mental health.
Manawatu agriculture worker takes award for iPhone photo
A quick iPhone snap won one of five photography awards.
Building block: Lull in construction project leads to Lego venture
'This place can really lift your spirits.'
‘Getting dangerous’: Beaches awash with speeding vehicles
'Where we can, lifeguards have started taking photos and reporting them to the police.'
Taihape’s Les Clarke awarded King’s Service Medal
'If I saw a gap, if I saw something that needed to be done, I’d do my best to do it.'
Kevin Page: A whirlwind year of caravans, aches and pains, and change
Kevin Page reflects on a wild ride of a year.
Plan for inside festivities: Wet, windy start to 2025
MetService predicts drizzle and wind to start the new year for the Whanganui region.
Police targeting four behaviours that lead to road fatalities
'People don't realise how quickly things can go wrong.'
Out-of-office: Councillor Charlie Anderson’s classic car collection
Charlie Anderson boasts an impressive collection of vintage cars.
Two dead, multiple injuries in serious crash on SH1 at Mangaweka
Motorists are advised to avoid the area or delay travel.
New era for Goat Adventure Run and Tussock Traverse
The Goat and the Tussock Traverse return in January 2025 under new ownership.
NZ’s oldest in-use paddle steamer celebrates 125-year journey
'It’s something that we can all celebrate.'
Top 10 places to go in Whanganui region
The Whanganui region is not short of stunning places to visit this summer.
Gareth Carter’s holiday season gardening tips
Comment: There is always something to do in the garden.
Horizons formally opposes Treaty Principles Bill
Horizons Regional Council votes to oppose the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill.
Strong winds cause power outages, topple light tower
Thousands were temporarily without power and the Cobham Bridge temporarily closed.
Rees wins Robert Holden Memorial feature race at Cemetery Circuit
Early rain dried out in time for racing
Detours and delays for new year road works in Bulls
Three weeks of road works planned for SH1 at Bulls in January.
Small town dedicates museum to its love of one dog breed
'Hunterville is the Huntaway capital of the world - or of New Zealand.'