James Paul on shandies, sourdough bread, and Shania Twain
"ll spend a bit of time sitting and contemplating out there."
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Highway blues: Roading budget blows out by $1.72 million
“The issues we are experiencing here are by no means unique."
Good things take time: Kiwi band's debut album 25 years in making
“It’s a raw sound and it’s not perfect, but it doesn’t want to be perfect either.”
Cameras monitoring 'troublesome' traffic areas in CBD
Could a new roundabout be in the works?
Petition started as fallout from UCOL course cuts continues
"There’s no point just putting up a sign and saying ‘Hey, we’re open’...."
Rangitīkei heritage buildings' future up for decision
All of the buildings concerned had been cited as needing earthquake strengthening.
Family watches on as memorial stone for first European settler moved
“He was an original pioneer here."
Auckland mayor's LGNZ departure 'a bit of a cheap shot'
“It’s Auckland over there, being a bit special, and the rest of New Zealand is separated."
'A logistical exercise': No kerbside recycling service this year
July 1 this year is no longer a possibility.
Gotcha! Parking fines skyrocket under new meters
'If you don’t want a ticket, park properly and pay properly'.
Cuts, deferrals and an aviary: Annual plan ready for consultation
It must be adopted as final before June 30.
Summer signs off with One Fine Day festival
“If I decide to go Polish on April Fools Day it could be quite an interesting gig.”
Whanganui welcomes 29 new Kiwi citizens to its ranks
“I hope all our new residents feel a sense of belonging here."
Community rallies after hockey coach suffers 'a hell of a knock'
Dave Dench, the junior coach for the Whanganui Rink Hockey Club, is in a coma.
Who spent the most on their Whanganui council election campaign?
There was one clear winner in 2022.
Pane in the glass! Council won't fund window project
'The Whanganui Story' was initiated in 2006.
People 'out of pocket' after Facebook Marketplace scams
“Stop, take a step back, take a deep breath, think about it."
Protesters present water bottling petition
Kaitiaki wai filled the Whanganui District Council chamber to present their petition.
'Significant and alarming' property valuations will impact rates
The three-yearly rates valuation is 'a snapshot in time' from last October.
Whanganui teenager a nominee for Young New Zealander of the Year
“I’ve always got all sorts of ideas bouncing around..."
Hundreds of horses heading to Whanganui for polocrosse nationals
“Any of them on the day could be good enough.”
Craig Cawley on Eric Clapton, pub gigs and loading zones
Musician tells the Chronicle Q&A: 'I play guitar and I sing, and that's it...'
Anzac screening of documentary about Dannevirke's WWII hero
Dannevirke's Regent will be holding a special screening of the documentary.
What's next for UCOL Te Pūkenga Whanganui?
“To hear people say they don’t even know where UCOL is, that’s just crazy.”
Mayor's 150-day action plan is over, so how did he do?
'I don’t think he ever sleeps at the moment'.
Four UCOL Whanganui courses axed
"... If demand for these courses returns, then we will consider running them again.”
Collegiate debating team completes regional three-peat
Next up are the national champs in May.
Audrey McCosh on raw slices, climbing ladders and Whanganui's waterfront
'Getting started is the hardest thing in any part of life, fitness or not.'
Manhunt after Feilding woman carjacked, assaulted with machete
The incident came after police tried to stop a driver who earlier rammed an officer's car.
'Global challenge' of vet shortages affecting Whanganui
Whanganui vet clinics are being affected by the vet shortage.
No planning speedbumps for streetscape projects
A “tsunami of wild and whacky ideas” hasn't come to fruition.
Award-winner takes family farm into fifth generation
“I just have to back myself. I know I’m capable and I know I can do it.”
Wanganui Street Drags deliver drama, action and ‘a bit of fire’
A big crowd turned out for an exciting day's racing on Taupō Quay.