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Hundreds of dollars to be saved thanks to energy assessments
Saving money - one lightbulb at a time.
Whanganui High School maths students get strong exam results
Students were thankful for their tutors for guiding them through the programme.
Harete Hipango to seek selection in 'unwinnable' electorate
MP to be first National Party candidate to contest a Māori electorate since 2002.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Whanganui clean-up continues
There are still multiple slips and fallen trees blocking the Parapara.
'Drop, cover, hold' reminder following 6.3 magnitude earthquake
People are advised not to run outside during an earthquake.
2023-2024 Tylee Cottage residencies announced
The three recipients have distinct styles in their work.
Bulls kapa haka group ready to hit the national stage
Bulls kapa haka group gear up for National Competition.
Child among four dead in cyclone destruction; 1442 people 'uncontactable' - 'grave fears' for some; 160,000 without power
Quarter of a million people were left without power yesterday, entire communities cut off.
Whanganui council setting up camp for homeless
The facility is an effort to move homeless people from freedom camping sites.
Local Focus: Hobby horsing rides fun factor
The inaugural Hooves on Drews hobby horsing extravaganza was a hit with locals.
Live: Dramatic aerial photos - horse scrambles to roof; deadly cyclone floods devastate homes
Quarter of a million people were left without power yesterday, entire communities cut off.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Trees, slips close Parapara
Multiple trees and slips have come down on the Parapara overnight.
Death of malnourished pregnant mare could result in life ban for stud farmer
Robert Lewis ignored his duty to obtain veterinary and other assistance for pregnant mare.
Rural sports awards finalists named
Finalists for the Norwood Rural Sports Awards named
Waimarino A&P Show gearing up to be spectacular day out
The Waimarino A&P Show is coming with woodchopping and equestrian events.
The Chronicle Q&A: Te Akerautangi Toataua on youth, the arts and local delicacies
Te Akerautangi Toataua talks youth, art and sport.
Local Focus: Is Whanganui ready for floods?
Mayor Andrew Tripe and WDC emergency manager Tim Crowe discuss civil defence.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Live tracking, rainfall stats, region-by-region warnings, shelter locations, train and bus services
The entire North Island is now under or facing heavy rain and/or strong wind warnings.
Scary fundraiser to help school
The event has run for six years, with the money raised going back to the school.
Council fronts up to Friends of the Opera House over urgent safety work
Major theatre upgrade prompts meeting - but reception was mixed.
Plea to upgrade open drains
A Rangataua property owner says open drains are unsafe and should be upgraded.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Rivers rise across Horizons region
Waka Kotahi is urging people to stay off the roads if possible until the cyclone passes.
Pauls Road Live 2023 performers confirmed for March concert
Gabby Devine's legacy will benefit families in Whanganui & Marton with festival proceeds.
Ngāti Rangi announces successful applicants for Whiria Ngā Hua funding
Ngāti Rangi has awarded funding to 33 whānau support initiatives.
Sarjeant Happenings: Artists' talk sure to inspire
Winners of the three main Whanganui Arts Review awards will speak about their work.
‘We get along like two good mates’: Couple's special Valentine's Day
Richard and June Thomasen married on February 14, 1953.
Community Kōrero bringing council to the people
Community Kōrero gives the community the chance to chat with the mayor and councillors.
Kevin Page: Back problems not the only pain
Kevin Page has been on nursing and technology duty - what could go wrong?
Action-packed night at Oceanview Speedway
Three West Coast titles were handed out at Saturday night's event.
Live: 'People trapped' - firefighter missing, evacuations as two houses collapse at Auckland beach; cyclone's fury across North Is - heavy rain, floods, slips
A street in west Auckland's Muriwai was evacuated after midnight after a slip.
Whanganui volunteer positions to fill urgently
Volunteer Whanganui has these jobs available.
Police dogs Zeus and Ace: Read all about them
Sergeant Sue Burridge is a writer inspired by operational police dogs.