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Too close to call
Marton racer KalebNgatoa within striking distance of leaders of Toyota 86 Championships
Fire emergency: Brigade needs more volunteer firefighters
Marton Fire Brigade is holding an information session about volunteering.
Man discharged from Whanganui Hospital, died hours later
A grieving Marton woman says her late husband should have been kept in hospital.
Whanganui Chronicle top 10 stories of 2018
The stories that proved most popular with readers in 2018
New Year Honours: Chamber music champion honoured for her services
Stunning musical and education achievements have been recognised in the New Year Honours.
Tasty beers brewing in Whanganui
Expect some innovative beers when Roots Brewing Co. opens its Westmere cellar door
United want lightning to strike twice on New Plymouth Old Boys
Team eager to recall their upset of December 2016 in the National Club Championship game
Flood risk prompts church relocation
St Andrew's Catholic Church at Whangaehu has a new home
Small towns hit harder on wastewater: Report
Small towns struggle to get wastewater treatment up to standard.
Young farmers from across region compete in 'grassroots' events
Young farmers grab the opportunity to meet and compete.
Cricket Wanganui getting full independent review
Entire organisation to be reviewed independently after years of low numbers and rancour
Five fire engines needed to combat building blaze
The flames were out on the two buildings used for manufacturing honey just after 5pm.
New leaders and high achievers named at Nga Tawa School
Head girl Rebecca Nesdale and deputy Holly Hodgson will be school leaders in 2019.
Tiny mite to eat introduced broom
Horizons Regional Council is giving out a broom mite as biocontrol for a plant pest
Light up your home - these entries you won't want to miss
Whanganui Chronicle's ever-popular Light Up Your Home event is under way
Motorsport: Marton's Kaleb Ngatoa moves up in Toyota 86 Championship
Top 5 finishers in two races makes for a better return at Pukekohe.
Cricket: Wanganui United, Marist and Tech get Coastal Challenge Cup wins
Tech upset defending champs Paraparaumu with last over victory by No11 batsman.
Chairman blasts his own council over water warnings
Chairman annoyed because warning puts off visitors to reserve and campground
Replay recycling campaign kicks into gear
Replay campaign passes recycled sports gear into the hands of youth.
Cricket: Marist on top of Wanganui P1 Twenty20
First three rounds marked by close games and defaults
Teacher David Leary grows a hairy scary moustache
Teachers and pupils sprout moustaches for Movember at Huntley School
Quiet hour shopping could come to Whanganui
The idea of a quiet hour for supermarket shopping is gaining momentum
Silence, tears and talking - restorative justice not a soft option
A small team is bringing victims and offenders together in meetings around the region
Whanganui's waste collection at a crossroads
Whanganui's waste could be dealt with better - but there are no easy answers
Marton business wins contract to supply feed to Auckland Zoo
Young Mike Hancock has a dream job driving big rigs and talking with farmers.
What's on in Whanganui this week?
Your guide to what is happening in the Whanganui region this week.
Cycling: Whanganui success at the Lake Taupo Challenge
Three teenagers work together for one of them to win the Half Lake race.
Future of Kiwibank branches uncertain
Kiwibank is talking to staff as NZ Post closes shared branches around New Zealand
Hocquard's runs, McVerry's wickets, Huntley's national title
Composed team wins thrilling Twenty20's against top cricket schools in the country.
Colourful life led to an unmarked grave
Searching for family of a soldier in an unmarked grave. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Regional road fatalities on the rise
New Zealand's rising road toll is reflected in figures for Whanganui and surrounding areas
Whanganui youth MP chosen for 2019
Whanganui's Ali Gammeter will extend her interest in politics and debating next year