Frank Greenall: One Cook, too many critics
Captain James Cook would probably be embarrassed by the attention we still accord him.
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Bores could be the way of the future for Marton Water Supply
Two bores could become the new primary source of Marton's water supply.
Rugby: Border make statement with big away win over Taihape
Challenge Shield is staying in Waverley for summer, and home semifinal will be there too.
Damaged 1080 trucked 1000km for disposal in Marton landfill
The 1080 bait was damaged during flooding on the West Coast, then taken to the landfill.
Director of boarding to depart after six years at Nga Tawa
Raewyn Abraham cites age and family time as reasons for leaving Marton
Team win a fourth world title for Taihape's Sheree Alabaster
Kiwis excel in blade shearing and wool handling at world championships
Listen: The Whanganui Chronicle Podcast for July 8
A weekly wrap and discussion of the week's news
Rugby: Border big win over 14-man Marist
Home team loses prop after only 60 seconds of play.
Plan to create industrial zone south of Marton
Rangitikei District Council is proposing new zoning around Marton.
Weekend racing with Iain Hyndman: Comeback for more
Weekend racing with Iain Hyndman
Drinking water quality report looks at local supply
The report looked at drinking water supply to populations of more than 100 people
Listen: The Whanganui Chronicle Podcast for July 2
A weekly wrap and discussion of the week's news
Barley partnership will reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Malting company Malteurop and Coastal Bulk Shipping sign up for long-term partnership.
Hockey: Whanganui teams sweep the weekend for their Manawatu games
Whanganui men all set up to go for the Middle Division championship after being promoted.
Football: Wanganui City 6-0 away game shutout of PNBHS
Their football-rugby allrounder shows up at halftime to grab a hat trick.
Clutch performance by the home team in Ohakune
High quality Division 1 game played under the mountain on Saturday.
The man who's changed the face of our towns moves on
Athol Sanson farewells the Parks and Reserves department at Rangitikei District Council.
Waverley icon turns 100
Brent and Barb Dallison are celebrating 100 years of their family-owned Waverley business.
What's on this week ...
Your guide to what's happening in the Whanganui region this week.
Hockey: Whanganui men win eyeing up unbeaten Premier Reserve campaign
One more game to go for unblemished record before being promoted to Middle Division.
Rugby: Border upset Ruapehu to keep semifinal hopes alive
Grand Hotel Challenge Shield changes hands as home side gets much-needed win.
Whanganui region marae take on Civil Defence roles
Visiting academic talks to local people about indigenous emergency management.
Pub Charity funds have been put towards a cause in need
The ambulance was donated through funds raised from local Pub Charity services.
Rare golf title for Wanganui women
Wanganui win Manawatu Wanganui women's pennants golf title for first time since 1994
The ballad of Josh McDonnell and the back of the head deflection
Strong results for the Whanganui teams in their Hockey Manawatu games in Palmerston North.
Win & Bills cafe named in memory of nan
Triez Johnson said her nan Win Ratana could cook something out of nothing
Listen: The Whanganui Chronicle Podcast for June 17
A weekly wrap and discussion of the week's news
Suspicious house fire on Makirikiri Rd near Marton
Fire crews were called to the Rangitīkei property at approximately 9.45pm
Golf: Wanganui GC's Tara Raj and Carron Thompson win Pennant
Strong form at final round in Marton gets them up.
Caskey may choose 'em, then lose 'em.
Big match at Eden Park could mean key players unavailable for important Thames Valley game
Fat Rabbit shop owner digging the vibe in Marton
Kym Glasgow says things are changing in Marton and in terms of what shoppers want.
Whānau the key to success for Marton speech contest winner
Waiatatia Ratana-Karehana's speech was judged best in junior English at Ngā Manu Kōrero.
New multicultural council president starts
The Multicultural Council of Rangitīkei/Whanganui has a new president - Pushpa Prasad
Putting the glamour in ball season
A group of Marton women are giving back to the community through the glam of ball gowns.