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Ohakune's Top 10 in the top five
The holiday park is a finalist in the national hospitality awards.
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City chefs enjoy taste of coastal-raised lamb
A group of Auckland chefs have enjoyed Turakina hospitality.
Whanganui artists impress at NZ Art Show
Two Whanganui artists bring home NZ Art Show awards.
The Chronicle Q&A: Max Reeves on the Whanganui lifestyle and his latest inspirations
Max Reeves fronts up for 10 quick questions.
Taihape firefighter honoured for multiple services to community
'I love the community - my family has lived here for five generations.'
Bulls fire chief Brian Carter recognised with King's Birthday Honour
He is the first member of the Bulls Volunteer Fire Brigade to serve for 50 years.
Jacq Dwyer awarded King's Birthday Honour for services in South Taranaki
She has been committed to the preservation of South Taranaki history.
'Magical' book wins festival award
Desmond Bovey's book has been deemed 'of immense value'.
'Simply unsustainable': Recycling station overflowing
“The bins, it seems, are not big enough.”
Carnival time celebrates Ohakune's giant carrot turning 40
The 1980s-themed Carrot Carnival is on June 1.
Obituary: Advocate Sir Robert Martin paved path for disability rights
Sir Robert Martin is remembered as a trailblazer for the disabled community.
Broken bits and bobs welcome at Whanganui Repair Café
New volunteer repairers offering services at Whanganui Repair Café
Voices of Gallipoli celebrated at National Army Museum Te Mata Toa
A special civic service will be held in Waiōuru on Anzac Day.
'A win for everyone': New Kāinga Ora houses popping up
Three more projects are in the planning and investigation phase.
'I couldn't wait to come back': Meet councillor and business owner Janelle Hinch
'I’ve been living here for over 20 years now, and I love this place.'
School closed for 40-plus years transformed
It now has a bus shelter, a functional swimming pool, a tennis court and more.
Raetihi's Royal Theatre set for new age of cinema
The grand reopening of the theatre will occur on Saturday, April 27.
Whanganui Weather: What to expect this week
It is expected to be drier than normal for the first half of April.
Good yarns on Whanganui River Rd mail run
Reporter Liz Wylie hitches a ride in the mail van.
Whānau-run business provides authentic Whanganui River adventures
An inter-generational adventure business on the Whanganui River is booming.
‘Absolutely amazing’: Whānau's huge Relay for Life effort
'It’s not too late to get checked.'
Raetihi's prehistoric delight
Among the collection is the costume of Dr Alan Grant worn by Kiwi actor Sam Neill
Advocates slam changes to disability funding
'At the moment I’m more concerned about caregivers of children with disabilities.'
Q & A Whanganui: Hairdresser Jerry Francis
He's about to open his new premises JF Hair in Aramoho
Survey reveals Kiwi cannabis habits and concerns
'Notable decrease in (medicinal) cannabis prices', says doctor
Rangitīkei landmark buildings' future uncertain
The council has decided the historic buildings are surplus to requirements.
Artists Open Studios promises bigger, brighter event
The 2024 event includes an auction of works by the late Lyndsay Patterson.
'He is extra special': Baby James leaps into world early
Four babies were born at Whanganui Hospital on February 29.
Whanganui newborn tips the scales
A Whanganui couple have welcomed a surprisingly big baby boy.
Ōhakune housing development scuppered with Kāinga Ora withdrawal
Ngāti Rangi says the decision is a major setback for the community.
Whanganui Reverend appointed Assistant Anglican Bishop of Wellington
Fletcher has been co-priest with her husband at St Peter’s Church since 2018.