Residents told to curb sprinklers, shower rather than bathe
People across the region asked to conserve water and not light fires.
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Big rubbish fire fine, show off your veg, suicide prevention
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Taihape Constable ready to stomp up Eden Park Stadium
Justin Moore is raising funds for the Leukaemia and Blood Cancer Foundation.
Sevens: Ngamatapouri wins Kimbolton tournament
Good start to the year for the men from up the Waitotara Valley, and their Marist imports.
David Jones Motors and Rapid Response get Cancer Society on the road
A new company car for 12 months means the Whanganui branch can reach those in rural areas.
Rangitīkei locals belting out Abba songs in musical
Mamma Mia! will be performed by the Taihape Drama Club in April.
Waitangi Day events, La Fiesta, Bike Wise Month and more
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Lotto win, burn-offs, two cars crash with truck, sinking car
Whanganui news items in brief
'Initial reports suggest serious injuries' - Police
Serious two car crash on SH1 near Taihape.
Last stock sale at Fordell saleyard near Whanganui
Changing land use is closing small saleyards all over New Zealand.
Hipango Park, road to Springvale, coast to coast and more
Get out and about with the Whanganui Summer Programme.
Boy drives for help after mum hit by falling tree
The accident happened in the Turakina Valley during high winds.
Fire crews attend truck fire near Taihape
The fire was within a timber yard off State Highway 1 near Taihape.
September 2019: Air Chathams went international with flights to Norfolk Island
Whanganui turned out to support family and friends of Jasmine Wilson.
Frustrating two years 'unscrambling' trust
Westoe could become a demonstration farm used by wider agricultural community, owner says.
Rotorua's Stephen Parker wins the 3 Bridges Marathon in Whanganui
A field of locals, internationals, amateurs and former Olympians take to the pavement
Train derailment investigation rules out track fault
Whanganui Chronicle news briefs ...
Squash players honoured
Taihape win Team of the Year, while Whanganui players win Referee and Masters titles.
NZ's newest helicopter company takes to the skies
Dean Lithgow created a real family atmosphere with a work ethic from a bygone era.
Old school rhythm and blues in town
The Flaming Mudcats are back to play favourite clubs.
Hill climb records tumble
Damian Johnson dominated both days breaking both track records in the process.
Ngamatapouri the title, but Feilding High the renown at WRFU Club Sevens
Stacked schoolboys team unbeaten in four matches but can't contest the final.
'Pretty stoked': Taihape quinoa farmers win award
Dan and Jacqui Cottrell grow their quinoa empire, and hear about two other growers.
Latu the best rep player; Hughes the top club performer
Another glittering night at the Barracks to recognise the best and fairest.
New performers taking stage at Open Mic Night
The Taihape Musicians Club event is on tonight
2019 Wanganui Rugby Awards on Saturday
A long season of club and representative footy to be recognised at fourth annual awards.
Local Focus: Diversity brings new faces to councils
New-look councils moving with the times. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Squash: Whanganui's Kent Darlington runnerup in NZ Masters
Taihape's Emma Mullins also claims a second tier title.
How radiographers strike will affect you
Whanganui radiographers strike follow a series of strikes around the country
Māori health outcomes key focus of screening programme
The national bowel screening programme launched in Whanganui on October 22.
Local Focus: The house that Bulls built is ready for auction
Building a house to build a community centre. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Marist got the trophy, United have the development plan, Tech have a Sri Lankan international
The cricket season gets underway at Victoria Park and around the region tomorrow.
Councillor slams NZTA over SH4 closure
Helen Craig says the road is closed for no reason other than massive under-investment.