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The style that shook up Napier's look
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The style that shook up Napier's look

04 Jun 01:55 AM

How the 1931 earthquake influenced Napier's Art Deco style.

How much should you pay to book an outdoor space?
Whanganui Chronicle

How much should you pay to book an outdoor space?

04 Jun 12:39 AM

A review aims to provide 'clarity and transparency'.

New Whanganui cop looks to save lives
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New Whanganui cop looks to save lives

02 Jun 05:00 PM

Khan-Lee Docherty said his training opened his eyes to what police work entails.

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Castlecliff coastal projects now led by community collective
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Castlecliff coastal projects now led by community collective

02 Jun 05:00 PM

'It’s about community passion and desire to see things done.'

Gardening: Winter best time to plant roses
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Gardening: Winter best time to plant roses

02 Jun 05:00 PM

Winter in the garden is a good time for transplanting or shifting plants.

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The Chronicle Q&A with Marie Baker: Flying the flags for 60 years
Whanganui Chronicle

The Chronicle Q&A with Marie Baker: Flying the flags for 60 years

02 Jun 05:00 PM

'At one time I was doing 62 classes a week in the pool.'

My Perfect Weekend: Hooked on horsepower and piston power
Whanganui Chronicle

My Perfect Weekend: Hooked on horsepower and piston power

02 Jun 05:00 PM

Vintage Car Club secretary Frank James likes taking to the racetracks and the roads.

Is doggy daycare right for your pooch?
Lifestyle

Is doggy daycare right for your pooch?

02 Jun 05:00 PM

Are you thinking about doggy daycare for your little or big pooch?

One-day opportunity to ditch toxic waste
Whanganui Chronicle

One-day opportunity to ditch toxic waste

02 Jun 05:00 PM

“Improper disposal of these can contaminate water and land, or harm kids and pets.”

Whanganui “Dial the News” newsreader, recognised for her volunteer service.
Whanganui Chronicle

Whanganui “Dial the News” newsreader, recognised for her volunteer service.

02 Jun 07:33 AM

Jan Dawson, Whanganui’s “Dial the News” newsreader, recognised for her volunteer service.

Want chickens? Here's what you need to know
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Want chickens? Here's what you need to know

02 Jun 03:00 AM

Raising hens in your backyard? Forget the roosters.

Luxon 'big fan' of Te Pūwaha
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Luxon 'big fan' of Te Pūwaha

02 Jun 03:00 AM

The National Party opposes co-governance of national public services.

$12.6m Budget announcement good news for school
Whanganui Chronicle

$12.6m Budget announcement good news for school

02 Jun 02:00 AM

The Budget announcement was a 'welcome surprise' for school staff and whānau.

Kiwi starving in Bali jail nightmare after 'drug scam', son calls for help
Whanganui Chronicle

Kiwi starving in Bali jail nightmare after 'drug scam', son calls for help

02 Jun 01:39 AM

Tony de Malmanche was arrested in Bali in 2014 after allegedly smuggling 1.7kg of meth.

Man jailed 15yrs for killing drug-ring member buried on Desert Rd
Whanganui Chronicle

Man jailed 15yrs for killing drug-ring member buried on Desert Rd

02 Jun 12:28 AM

A man who served time for dumping victim's body is sentenced again - this time for murder.

Former Māori Party leader supporting National candidate in Māori electorate
Whanganui Chronicle

Former Māori Party leader supporting National candidate in Māori electorate

02 Jun 12:14 AM

Turia also met National leader Christopher Luxon for the first time last night.

Whanganui’s Rotokawau Virginia Lake aviary is to be kept open
Whanganui Chronicle

Whanganui’s Rotokawau Virginia Lake aviary is to be kept open

01 Jun 10:10 PM

Whanganui’s Rotokawau Virginia Lake aviary has been given a new lease on life.

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Finn Williams: I was a climate hypocrite. Here's what I did about it
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Finn Williams: I was a climate hypocrite. Here's what I did about it

01 Jun 05:00 PM

Comment: I’ve been a car guy since my nana gave me a VHS tape with an episode of Top Gear.

Whanganui club rugby: Victory assured for one of two winless senior teams
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Whanganui club rugby: Victory assured for one of two winless senior teams

01 Jun 05:00 PM

Winless senior sides Mustangs and Border face each other this weekend.

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Whanganui developer ready to build homes in new Springvale subdivision
Whanganui Chronicle

Whanganui developer ready to build homes in new Springvale subdivision

01 Jun 05:00 PM

A quiet corner of Whanganui is ready for the construction of a new subdivision.

Whanganui club rugby: Women prepare for semifinals
Whanganui Chronicle

Whanganui club rugby: Women prepare for semifinals

01 Jun 05:00 PM

The semis are on Friday, June 2, at the Country Club and Cooks Gardens.

Whanganui booked out for long weekend
Whanganui Chronicle

Whanganui booked out for long weekend

01 Jun 05:00 PM

The extra day off makes a big difference for local hospitality businesses.

Award-winning chef to fork out $40k to worker he verbally abused, failed to pay
Whanganui Chronicle

Award-winning chef to fork out $40k to worker he verbally abused, failed to pay

01 Jun 07:00 AM

Manawatū Chef of the Year Grant Kitchen claimed there was no employment relationship.

Horizons confirms 2023-24 rates
Whanganui Chronicle

Horizons confirms 2023-24 rates

01 Jun 02:32 AM

Horizons has adopted a 6.6 per cent total rate increase.

Rural property flying on to the market - with its own unique access
Whanganui Chronicle

Rural property flying on to the market - with its own unique access

01 Jun 01:37 AM

“The Flying Fox”, north of Whanganui, has recently come on the market.

'Excessive': Use of police dog to bite restrained man not justified
Whanganui Chronicle

'Excessive': Use of police dog to bite restrained man not justified

01 Jun 12:39 AM

'It was not likely he was about to escape arrest' - IPCA.

Small truck rolls over in Okoia
Whanganui Chronicle

Small truck rolls over in Okoia

31 May 11:38 PM

There were issues in the crash area with motorists ignoring temporary speed limits.

Person airlifted to hospital after Taihape truck crash
Whanganui Chronicle

Person airlifted to hospital after Taihape truck crash

31 May 10:53 PM

Traffic delays likely after truck rolls.

School answers post-cyclone call for help
Whanganui Chronicle

School answers post-cyclone call for help

31 May 10:10 PM

When Rural Support asked for help, the school answered the call.

Person killed in fatal Hunterville crash named
Whanganui Chronicle

Person killed in fatal Hunterville crash named

31 May 09:07 PM

The person was the sole occupant of the crash and died at the scene.

The top 10 food items we waste
Lifestyle

The top 10 food items we waste

31 May 08:00 PM

How to waste less food and compost more.

Council shoots down living wage policy
Whanganui Chronicle

Council shoots down living wage policy

31 May 05:00 PM

The issue was last on the Whanganui District Council table in 2021.

Vintage vehicles to explore Whanganui
Whanganui Chronicle

Vintage vehicles to explore Whanganui

31 May 05:00 PM

Get set for the King's Birthday vintage car rally in Whanganui.

Athletics: Whanganui blessed with great venues for runners
Whanganui Chronicle

Athletics: Whanganui blessed with great venues for runners

31 May 05:00 PM

There are plenty of scenic training options around the city.

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