Chemical spill at Whanganui Hospital, daycare evacuated
Fire trucks have been sent to Whanganui Hospital to deal with a chemical spill.
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‘Best job of my life’: Music veteran back in the business
Ken Usmar started at Viking Records when he was 17.
New maternal hub unveiled in Whanganui
'A lot of our young Māori māmā often don’t end up having any pre-birth support.'
‘Very strong symbols’: Urgent push to save historic Rātana temple
The aim is to complete the restoration by the Raetihi church's centennial in 2026.
Children reportedly left distraught by public sex at cult Kiwi festival
The festival, held in Hunterville, had about 2400 participants this year.
Kevin Page: The massage therapist turning heads and healing pains
OPINION: Mrs P announced she was leaving, infatuated with Brad down the road.
Ultra-swimmer to attempt 150km continuous swim record
Brian Gray, an IT consultant raised in Whanganui, is swimming 150km for charity.
‘Frustrating situation’: Restrictions for boaties at port
Boats have been entering the port's off-limits work area.
NZ Masters Games a success for Whanganui
There were plenty of uplifting performances from older athletes throughout the games.
Youngest contestant wins Taranaki Manawatū Young Farmer final
"To take out the win was really exciting," Jock Bourke, 19, said.
Spike in methamphetamine detected in Whanganui wastewater
'Being a smaller city, I just want to reiterate the harm that meth causes.'
Israel Adesanya earns spot in UFC Hall of Fame
An iconic moment in Adesanya's career has earned him his spot in the Hall of Fame.
Motorcyclist dies after crash with ute at Parikino
The motorcyclist was found dead at the scene, police said.
‘Not safe for vehicles’: Bridge closed as council seeks funding
The bridge will remain open to pedestrians and cyclists.
Bayleys Whanganui expands into new territory
'The growth opportunity is significant'
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.”
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
Gareth Carter: How to grow succulents
Comment: Summer temperatures are excellent for seeing growth of drought-hardy plants
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
The Chronicle Q&A with national hurdles champ Jonathan Maples
Maples' dream dinner guests would provide an entertaining evening.
Whanganui Prison staff vacancies filled, turnover slashed
The prison has had a busy year of recruitment to ease officers' workloads.
‘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.
‘More businessmen than cricketers’: Masters Games team on staying mates
Sons of Pitches are 'the rowdier of our teams'.
From strength to endurance: Masters athletes defy ageing at Games
Older athletes impress at the NZ Masters Games.
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.
Beach rescues way down on last season
Lifeguards will patrol Whanganui beaches only on weekends from February 10.
‘Well ablaze’: Whanganui and Marton car fires suspicious
Firefighters stopped the Whanganui fire from spreading to a nearby house.
‘Just keep swimming’: ‘Tarzan’ attempts 235km surfboard paddle of river
Brenden Hawkins aims to paddle the Whanganui River on a surfboard.