Private school reduces fees to help struggling families
Huntley School is one of a number of private schools to claim the wage subsidy.
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Demand high as flu vaccine now being offered to all age groups
Drive-by and community clinics around the region have been immunising the vulnerable.
Forestry workers amped to get back to work
Sleeves will be rolled up, engines fired up and trees will fall when alert level drops.
McDouall asks Remuneration Authority to consider pay freeze
Local mayors are considering the best ways to assist their communities.
Ninth Whanganui case tests negative for Covid-19
The case will still be classed as probable and remain part of the statistics.
Hunt for answers; May 'never be answer' on mystery Whanganui case
Whanganui DHB says testing in the district is increasing daily.
Marton assessment centre to stop Covid-19 testing
GPs will take over assessments and swabbing.
Rangitikei mayor praises essential services
Zero rate increases will be discussed at the council's next meeting at the end of April.
Subsidy increase for Total Mobility clients
The temporary changes will be in place during Covid-19 alert levels 4 and 3.
Strong winds cause minimal damage in Whanganui
Warmer temperatures on the way for region
Letters: Indoor bowlers urged to pick up the phone
Your letters to the Whananui Chronicle
For the love of the local game
Cricket Wanganui junior committee chair Tim Hocquard looks at ups and downs of the scene
Rowing: Marton's Georgia Nugent-O'Leary home with 15 months to wait for Olympics
Marton rower has already battled back from serious injury, so can handle Covid-19 delays.
Online Festival celebrates Rangitikei's harvesting season
The five-day harvest event will hold competitions for everyone to get involved in.
Whanganui Cancer Society desperate for volunteer drivers
Local co-ordinator says Cancer Society "in desperate need" of drivers under 65.
'We'll get through this', Whanganui mayor says
Councils and business leaders are working on their response to Covid-19.
Cricket: Wanganui Renegades sweep Premier 2 season titles after Pro 40 final cancelled
Being top qualifier gifts them title with Covid-19 ending Premier 2 season a week early.
Coronavirus: Councils grapple with Covid-19 response
Working from home, virtual meetings, cancellations - councils react to coronavirus.
Events cancelled across Whanganui in wake of coronavirus threat
Impact of coronavirus continues to affect events and businesses across Whanganui.
News briefs: Car flips, fire ban eases, lake warning and more
A car went off the road and flipped on its side near Upokongaro
Letters: Time for us to exterminate plague of cones
An infestation of the banded red road cone is out of control, writes Dennis Nitschke.
Renegades and United do the business in Pro 40 semis
Straight forward run chases to make Saturday's final.
Mayor and chief executive front public over budget blowout
RDC Mayor says the new centre will not delay other projects around the Rangitikei.
Premier have three bruising rounds and full finals series to find champion
Season kicks off on March 28 on the road to the Grand Finals on July 25.
Barefoot rugby, spinning tops and horseback rides to school
Celebrating 150 years of education beside the river at Upokongaro.
February, yes, it was a hot month - one day was the hottest yet
Whanganui's rainfall in February was above average - but its soils are still very dry.
Golf: Marton's Lachie McDonald makes matchplay round of Super 6's tournament
A top field competed at the Manawatu Golf Club.
Cricket: Huntley School retain Intermediate Cup
Former national champion school loses only one wicket in four Twenty20 matches.
News briefs: Facial eczema warning, spores at danger level
March can be the worst time for facial eczema.
Young farmers celebrate with activities, formal dinner
One of the oldest Young Farmers Clubs in the country, Marton has survived many trials.
Person flown from Marton to Wellington Hospital after fall
Emergency services were called to a Marton address around 1pm on Monday.
Two WRFU grades instead of three divisions for titles in 2020
Delay till mid-March for clubs to get ducks in a row.
Rain brings little relief to dry conditions
"It was a freshener - nowhere near enough to turn the tide."