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People 'out of pocket' after Facebook Marketplace scams
“Stop, take a step back, take a deep breath, think about it."
'Significant and alarming' property valuations will impact rates
The three-yearly rates valuation is 'a snapshot in time' from last October.
Protesters present water bottling petition
Kaitiaki wai filled the Whanganui District Council chamber to present their petition.
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.
Sarjeant's $64.4 million budget under threat
The most optimistic forecast is $66 million and a mid-range forecast is $67.87m.
Pauls Road festival back and running 'like clockwork'
Musicians offer their time and talent free of charge.
'It could be us next time': Rotary Club helps with cyclone relief
'Silt was just everywhere and had destroyed the lot.'
Car goes down bank on Whanganui River
'There were two patients, one in a serious condition and one in a minor condition.'
Texas doctor fills long-vacant role of GP for Waimarino
'I’ve been really impressed with the amount of backup support we have here.'
Toowoomba mayor says council should fight for its rights
"We might argue about rugby and cricket but there is a strong cultural bond between us."
Youth spaces project ‘still in a quagmire’
“Just because a consultant said it, it doesn’t make it true."
Cyclone Gabrielle fund passes $50,000 but where will it be spent?
'Things are still very uncertain and a lot of clean-up is happening.'
Council has its say on proposed booze bill
WDC backs ending appeals against local alcohol policies, tighter control of online sales.
Drag cars roaring back into Whanganui
The Wanganui Road Rodders is also celebrating 50 years as a club in 2022.
‘He had a community heart’: Chester Borrows dies aged 65
"He wanted to make sure we were all working together."
Whanganui community survey results don't meet council targets
How do we feel about living in Whanganui?
Emergency finance issue shows law not fit for purpose
The Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act is under fire again.
Water restrictions in place for Dannevirke residents
Turbidity in the Tamaki River has forced the council to implement water restrictions.
Horizons continues to support most impacted by cyclone
The council are supporting district and city councils, recovery agencies and iwi.