Nicky Rennie: 3 Bridges Marathon shows off Whanganui
Comment: I felt quite emotional at times amid the scenes of family support at the finish.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromWhanganui Chronicle
City Mission Christmas lunch canned as demand for food parcels soars
The number of food parcels the mission handed out has increased by 40 per cent.
Christmas message from Whanganui Mayor Andrew Tripe
A time to refresh and recalibrate
Resource Recovery Centre to reopen after fire
A crushed battery is likely the cause of the fire.
'Death tracks': Greyhound deaths spark calls for ban
'The injuries won’t stop until the industry does,' Save Animals From Exploitation says.
River leaders take new strategy to the people
It aims to establish strategy as the foundation for resource management in the catchment.
Cricket: United meet Collegiate in Premier 1 final
The final is at the Collegiate grounds at noon on Saturday.
Whanganui’s best sprint kayakers pose with Dame Lisa Carrington
Whanganui’s best sprint kayakers take time out for a photo with Lisa Carrington
Staff shortage at Whanganui Prison
Since 2019, there have been two escape attempts made by Whanganui prisoners.
Homeless hub scrapped in favour of support services
A "brick-and-mortar" approach is off the table.
When will the wind end?
Multiple wind gusts as high as 80km/h were recorded in Whanganui this week.
Unveiling of Whanganui Hospital's chemotherapy unit
“Dad would have been so happy if he could have been here today to see it.”
Christmas message from Whanganui MP Carl Bates
I wish Midweek readers a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
Kickboxing champ surprised to be role model
Earl-Jay Pehi says whānau support is key to his sporting success.
Whanganui surf lifeguard awarded highest possible qualification
Only 16 people were selected to take part in the three-day programme.
'A dream come true': Whanganui teacher jets off to Chile on scholarship
'I was over the moon, a dream come true.'
Street fight on Cemetery Circuit, Boxing Day, in Whanganui
Motorcycle racing on the twists and turns of Whanganui’s public streets on Boxing Day
Council wrestles ‘crazy’ insurance costs
“This is not a sustainable thing going forward.”
Success for Whanganui students at NZ Track and Field Championships
The team claimed eight medals and a swag of personal bests.
Calls for council to halt Castlecliff 'race track'
A serious accident involving a child was 'the last straw' for worried residents.
Work on final site of flood repairs on SH4 completed
Work on the site started in early 2022.
New fares for Horizons buses target reward frequent users
The changes will make cash fares more expensive for people doing one-zone trips.
Whanganui man shot by police stable in Wellington Hospital
The Independent Police Conduct Authority is investigating.
'Play Station' pilot to launch sports gear into local parks
Play Stations aim to encourage active play at Whanganui parks.
Whanganui charity puts building up for sale
The charity was examining how to operate due to recent changes in the economy.
'Treat them with respect': Parking wardens in firing line
"If someone is violent and abusive towards our staff, we’ll have the evidence ..."
Targeted forestry rates set to skyrocket
"I’m going to be bold here and say there is no viable alternative.”
Proposal to change name of village draws public submissions
Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa New Zealand Geographic Board supports the proposal.
Second time lucky for St Anne's as Hurricanes come to town
“This is an awesome opportunity for them and a great way to finish the year".
Cricket: First-innings loss for Whanganui against Wairarapa
Whanganui have lost their chance of back-to-back victories in the Furlong Cup.
Man shot by police after allegedly attacking police officers, dog
The man allegedly assaulted officers and a police dog.
Just Cuts Whanganui celebrated their salon's 25th birthday
Just Cuts Whanganui Salon has a new-look salon
Māoridom mourns the loss of a great servant
Bill Kaua spent decades as a leading public servant.