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Rugby: Wanganui vs East Coast

Steelform Wanganui played Ngati Porou East Coast at Cooks Gardens on Saturday. Photos by Bevan Conley <strong>Wanganui</strong> 44 (Rhema Sagotoe 2, Josh Hamilton, Zyon Hekenui, Bryn Hudson, Clive Stowers tries; Hekenui 4 con, 2 pen) <strong>East Coast</strong> 7 (Pamona Samupo try; Kris Palmer con). HT: 27-0.

Gallery: High winds in Wanganui

High winds have caused problems on Taupo Quay after construction material was blown off the roof and on to the road below. Photos Bevan Conley

Gallery: Cold Kiwi 2014

The 39th Cold Kiwi motorcycle rally was held at Horopito, organised by the Ruapehu Motorcycle Club and attended by at least 900 bikers. Chronicle photographer Bevan Conley had a quick look at the action on Saturday.

Gallery: Teachers protest

Around sixty Primary principals, teachers and support staff gathered outside Whanganui MP Chester Borrows’ office in Victoria Ave at 7.30am on Friday morning to deliver the their alternative plan to the government’s IES policy. The protest was part of a nationwide effort by NZEI members and educators visited electorate offices around the country to deliver letters supporting an alternative pathway to MPs. Mr Borrows was not present at his office. Photos/Bevan Conley

Whanganui River settlement

At least 500 people crowded Ruaka Marae at the Whanganui River settlement of Ranana for the occasion of Whanganui River settlement being signed off. Photos from Wanganui Chronicle photographer Bevan Conley

Photos: Wanganui Rugby Ruapehu vs Pirates

Pirates won the Tasman Tanning Premiere Rugby Championship over the weekend, downing Ruapehu 22-17. It’s the first time since 1958 that Pirates has won the Wanganui club championship. Photos Bevan Conley

Parkour Move Festival

Parkour Move Festival in Wanganui's Majestic Square, Photos by UCOL photographer student Devyn Staines

Real life training

As far as rural fire fighters were concerned, a shed fire at Hylton Park was the real deal. But the Saturday afternoon blaze was controlled fire as part of training for the Wanganui Rural Fire Fighters.

Gallery: Dancing the competition away

Seventy dancers and a good crowd of onlookers enjoyed an afternoon of friendly competition at the Dancesport Wanganui RiverCity Championships on Saturday. <strong>Wanganui Chronicle</strong> photographer <i>Bevan Conley</i> was there.

River City Rumble 2014

Wanganui's River City Rumble at Memorial Hall. Photos by Bevan Conley

Whio release

Release of Whio (blue duck) being released into the Manganui O Te Ao River at Ruatiti Domain <i><strong>Photos Bevan Conley</strong></i>

Simulating Earthquakes

An international team of engineers from Auckland University has been testing a Wanganui building to near-destruction by simulating earthquakes. Photos/Supplied

Last clap of Thunder in region

Nearly 900 Harley-Davidson bikes roared through the Rangitikei on Saturday in 24th National Hog Ride. Sadly for hog lovers in the North Island, it may be the last time the mass Thunder Ride is held in the region as it is being based in Queenstown. The last ride was watched by a good crowd on the streets of Marton on Saturday morning. Photos by Bevan Conley

Photos from the flood of 2004

The flood damage of February 2004 cut a swathe through the Wanganui district from Waitotara to Mangamahu. Stuart Munro, Tracey Grant and Kirsty Head photographed the event and the aftermath.

Rangitikei Shearing Sports 2014

Saturday's Rangitikei Shearing Sports brought in entrants not only from around the country, but from around the world, according to Shearing Sports committee member Belinda Howard. Photos by Wanganui Chronicle photographer Rae Cliffe

Classic hits/CowperTrucks National 4x4 Trial

Wanganui Chronicle photographer Rae Cliffe went out to the Turakina Valley to see the action.....

Turakina Highland Games 2014

The first Turakina Highland Games were held in 1864 because the Scottish families who had settled in the district wanted to keep the Scottish highland culture alive in their new home. On Saturday the games celebrated their 150th anniversary and perfect weather made for a perfect day. Also there was Chronicle photographer Rae Cliffe

Photos: Quake damage across lower North Island

The lower North Island has been shaken by a strong 6.2-magnitude earthquake this afternoon.