Whanganui women to travel to Japan and Chile on scholarships
The two will travel to their respective countries in the beginning of next year.
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“It’ll get worse before it gets better": The future of our retirees' housing
The number of retirees in New Zealand is expected to double by 2048.
My Perfect Weekend: Bill Charnock
The Chronicle's classifieds team leader's weekend would involve friends and family.
City Mission Christmas lunch a no-go this year
Covid-19 still being active in the community has played a part in the cancellation.
Tough Kid day of fun
Kids taking part in the event ranged from year three to eight.
Hiringa Energy shocked and disappointed by Greenpeace legal action
Greenpeace's appeal will stall Hiringa Energy's decarbonisation plans, the company says
U-Skills students rewarded for year of work
135 Whanganui students participated in the programmes this year.
Council gets $115,000 fund to help people living in energy hardship
Power to the people, and all that.
Whanganui need to play ‘fearless’ as heavyweights come to town
Whanganui will play heavyweights Manawatū and Hawke’s Bay on consecutive weekends.
Gardening: Hydrangeas are star summer performers
Gardening: Hydrangeas are star summer performers.
What Whanganui's summer is looking like
A Niwa scientist said the easterly flows were because of the climate driver La Niña.
Letters: Voting comes with responsibility
Readers argue against lowering the voting age.
More Blue Plaques for Whanganui
"Both are modest Anglican churches on the outside, but represent different cultures."
Hapū and Greenpeace back to court for stricter hydrogen rules
Hiringa Energy wants to build four 206-metre tall wind turbines at Kāpuni.
Four in custody after early morning car theft
Whanganui residents reported hearing sirens between 3.40am and 3.55am.
Quake tsunami destroys boats on Lake Taupō: 150 aftershocks rock North Island after 5.6 tremor
The quake and scores of aftershocks made for a sleepless night and left a trail of damage.
5.6 magnitude quake in central North Island - dozens of aftershocks since
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake has struck the central North Island overnight.
Womad's Bab L' Bluz keen on jamming with locals
"Success to us means simply reaching out to as many people as possible around the world."
Raft of encouraging performances on brink of athletics nationals
The smaller than expected team produced 14 personal bests from 12 different athletes
Growing the next generation of gardeners
The goal of the contest is to teach kids about the joys of gardening.
Ātihau-Whanganui gets 'loan with a difference' from BNZ
There will be interest rate incentives for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
'Moments Later' - a still frame in time
The film was chosen as one of 31 finalists at the Urban Films Festival in Istanbul.
Arts in the Park returns to Hāwera this Saturday
The event had to be cancelled last year due to Covid-19.
Repertory Theatre calls special meeting to discuss future
It's going to 'fall down or be pulled down' or it's going to be restored.
Man wielding screwdriver advanced on former partner as she held their baby
Richard Taura smashed the windows of his ex's car, then threatened her with a screwdriver.
Groundwater bores in the Horizons region have 'room for improvement'
Groundwater experts say there's room for improvement in groundwater bores in the region.
'It’s about knowing you don’t have to be first to enjoy the journey'
More than 800 people have taken part in the free, weekly, 5km run and walk.
General practice nurses 'devastated' to miss out on pay parity funds
For a nurse to leave a small practice it can have a big negative impact
Measures to tackle retail crime not enough, local shops say
Police data shows the number of retail crime victims has increased over recent years.
Matthews Roses wins major award
The glowing orange coral floribunda won't be available to the public until 2024.
Pool of talent: Junior swim team takes out national crown
There have been plenty of personal bests at this year's swimming series
Gangster used standover tactics to demand cash and motorcycle after car crash
A motorcycle gang member demanded cash and a dirt bike from victims following car crash.
Traditional ballet has lots of added modern elements
Shirley McDouall School of Dance presents Coppelia