Museum Notebook: Huia, a lost treasure
The last official sighting of a huia was made in 1907 - the museum holds some taonga.
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Sarjeant Gallery site part of NZ history
The hill played a big part in early Maori and colonial history.
Ex-Whanganui student's business goes next level
A former Whanganui student is continuing to develop his car sharing business.
Conservation comment: Surfing a metaphor for life
Dr Nelson Lebo does not speed, park on the verge, or drop in on others while surfing
Aussie folk singer takes walk on the wild side
Powerful songs from visiting Australian singer
Museum Notebook: Pokopoko homestead stolen from owners
Pokopoko was part of an extensive and fertile block of land named Mangaohane
Gardening: Ericas provide needed winter colour
Winter flowering plants always have a special place in the garden
Gardening: Vegetable garden in June
Day length called photoperiodism is used by plants to determine when to flower
California: Dreamy days in San Diego
San Diego's crown of temptations is overlaid with that infectiously carefree SoCal spirit.
10 Questions with Soaked Oats
Soaked Oats was born out of close friends enjoying their time together and loving music.
Old museum buildings once housed Savages
A short history of the location of the Whanganui's museum
Music review: Soaked Oats - Sludge Pop
Dunedin four-piece back with five tracks to warm up your winter.
Sarjeant Happenings: Dynamo Hums With Colour
Denys Watkins says many of his paintings are about the act of painting.
Conservation Comment: Conserving and upgrading railway system welcome
Budget 2019 allocates $1 billion to the New Zealand rail system over two years.
19th century smallpox tonic: Teaspoon of sugar helped medicine go down
Cure and Prevention of Smallpox has recently been uncovered in the museum archives.
Gardening: Colour in the garden for winter
With the arrival of June we are now officially into the first month of winter
Frank Greenall: Budget puts wellbeing first
It's false language used to describe false economics, but most don't see any dichotomy.
Forestry field day open to all
There's more to forestry than truck loads of pine logs heading for the wharf.
My Choice – Mayor Hamish McDouall's favourites from the collection
Mayor McDouall has been invited to select his favourite art work's from the Sarjeant
Gardening: Right spot right plant
Inquiries we have in the garden centre is about what plants will withstand a dry situation
Album review: The National, I Am Easy To Find
Brooklyn alternative rockers have aged like a fine wine on their eighth full-length album.
Listen: The Whanganui Chronicle Podcast for May 20
Whanganui's 1000th volunteer, homelessness and the little fire brigade that could
Johnny Devlin, the Wanganui Wailer
Johnny Devlin, the "Wanganui Wailer", was New Zealand's pop icon of the 1950s.
Gardening: Ever wanted to know what sort of deciduous trees that is?
Whanganui in Autumn has some outstanding colour in its many deciduous trees.
Letters: Puzzles solution to eye and brain maintenance
Puzzles can help people over 60 maintain good eye health and brain activity.
Arizona: Giant cacti and kangaroo rats
If you've "done" the Grand Canyon and Sedona, head south to the blue skies of Tucson.
Listen: The Whanganui Chronicle Podcast for May 13
The Chronicle weekly podcast discussing the news of the week
Gardening: Choose the right indoor plant for mum on Mother's Day
Indoor plants have become a fashionable item
Project manager Gaye Batty on Sarjeant Gallery redevelopment
The redevelopment of the historic 100-year-old Sarjeant Gallery is underway.
Conservation Comment: Get them young and make it fun
A highly successful trip on which the children took to the outdoors with enthusiasm.
Supporting the Sarjeant: A glass (chandelier) for Mother's Day
A unique chandelier will be a handsome birthday gift from the Friends to the Sarjeant.