We live in a democracy, and with no public interest there is no political response.

Is there a place for a judge giving views before hearing the evidence?

Let's hope council procedures in dealing with correspondence from the community improve.

The word "gang" has several connotations, but not all definitions are necessarily criminal

Taxis operate in a highly regulated industry - but much of the competition does not.

Tech revolution is the key to economic development.

News in brief at the Wanganui Chronicle

Interest rates are at lows not seen for decades. What if and when interest rates rise?

We ought to declare Stephen Miller, author of the contemptible policy, persona non grata.

Whanganui is a great place to live but we must constantly strive to keep it that way.

Population growth underlies the violence, refugees and rape of the biosphere everywhere.

Meet the Big Boss ... and how times have changed.

New minimum standards are designed to make rental homes warmer, drier and healthier.

Maybe the petrol era is fading and the humble bicycle and e-bike are coming to the fore.

Readers write: Thai cave rescue; too many people; Kieran Read's vocabulary and recycling

It's not being self-made when you come from priviledge, argues Kate Stewart.

It's not easy, but it is time to cut down -- alcohol, plastic, screentime

British documentary Elizabeth on Prime provides insights into the long-serving monarch.

Readers write In: Looking good for Whanganui, Anzac Pde roadworks and gay wedding cakes

There's almost no military "Russian threat" in Europe. Nato doesn't need to spend more.

US pluralism creates the vibrancy of thinking and action that will keep this nation great.

We must get rid of waste cleanly, and we've got to buy less stuff that can become waste.

Foreign visitors show us life beyond NZ, but also make us re-appraise our own country

MP for Rangitikei Ian McKelvie discusses businesses that are the backbone of our economy.

Gwynne Dyer discusses the possible end of the Syrian civil war.

Frank Greenall on the relationship between Trump and Putin

The iron rod ripped into his brain and exited through his skull, landing several feet away

Readers write: Autism issues; vegan dangers; money for guns and council voting records

Market analysts will continue to hedge their bets.

A pleasant surprise -- Whanganui folk are happy with the council; and with life