Whanganui news briefs: Suspicious house fire, two fire appliances attend
A house fire on Saturday is being treated as suspicious.
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The days Burt Reynolds spent in Raetihi
Actor Burt Reynolds was a thoroughly nice and fairly quiet person, Patrick Turner says
Whanganui news in brief: Spring market day, Myrtle rust watch
Briefly from the Wanganui Chronicle
State Highway 4 - the Parapara - closed due to risk of slips
State Highway 4, between Whanganui to Raetihi, closed due to high risk of slips
Cutting Edge a cut above the others
An exceptional year has resulted in Whanganui's Cutting Edge winning a national award.
Eco-sanctuary mooted for Ruapehu district
A eco-sanctuary has been mooted in the Ruapehu district
Working together to prevent falls
In-home and community services are available to help elderly people avoid falls.
Photographic exhibition at Raetihi Barbed Wire Gallery captures district's beauty
Exhibition of Jane Ye's work at gallery in Raetihi.
Whanganui news: Body found; new health clinic; drug offence sentencing
News in brief: Body found; award finalist; new health clinic; sentencing for drug offences
Four-day workshop brings addiction support to Raetihi
Drug and alcohol rehabilitation experts are having a 4 day addiction workshop to Raetihi.
Farewell Bruce
Old school Whanganui farmer Bruce Bristol leaves a legacy to be fiercely proud of.
Waimarino awards favour young Whanganui artists
Quality entries impress judges in Waimarino Art Awards
Wind downs power lines in Ruapehu District
The wider Whanganui region had some strong winds and spells of heavy rain on Sunday night.
Poor wastewater compliance across region
Only 34 per cent of local authorities have fully compliant wastewater treatment systems.
Man sentenced in Wanganui District Court for assaulting sister
Man sentenced for assaulting his sister
Over to public to report and manage myrtle rust
New myrtle rust finds must be reported, gardeners advised ways to keep plants healthy.
Punching sister earns supervision for detainee
Sentenced to six months' supervision for breaching home detention and assaulting sister
Larry Parr honoured for services to film and television
Larry Parr has been a producer, script writer, director and television executive
Entrepreneur returns to his roots
Entrepreneur Henry Newrick's latest project aims to put Whanganui on the map.
Author gives insect story modern buzz
George Potaka has republished Rahor The Blowfly with all new modern illustrations.
Crowds fill marae for reggae muso's tangi
Roads around Raetihi choked as musicians and others farewell Carl Perkins on Saturday.
Crowds gather to farewell humble musician
Friends and family gather at Raetihi's marae for the tangi of reggae legend Carl Perkins.
Farewell to a Whanganui reggae legend
Carl Perkins was a pioneer of his musical genre.
Scientists warn against water machine 'placebo'
Scientists are warning against buying a $4000 water machine.
Dogs trial marks Otairi-Pukeroa Collie Club's 75 years
Craig Johns and dogs net $2000 at club's 75th jubilee event
Scenery and history on Raetihi Gutbuster
April 1 event includes options for cyclists and runners
Raetihi commemorates 1918 fire
Hundreds turned out for a service, an unveiling and a parade for the 1918 disaster
Gutbuster challenge in Raetihi on Easter Sunday
Competitors will run and cycle along the historical Raetihi-Pipiriki road
68th Waimarino Rodeo - still going strong
Cowboys impress the crowd at Waimarino Rodeo.
Carrot munchers gear up for Relay for Life
Angel Joyce is gearing up for Relay for Life with her Waimarino team of 20.
Waimarino iwi launch trust, propose sanctuary
Treaty Negotiations Minister Andrew Little told of iwi's situation and aspirations.
Perils of the Parapara - A lifeline at risk
Is Whanganui's most dangerous road getting worse?