Whanganui Chronicle
Two female Whanganui WWII pilots inspire bestselling author's latest novel
The moment Olivia Spooner started researching NZ’s aviation history, she was 'hooked'.
Latest from Erin Smith
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Whanganui community comes together for annual foodbank drive despite "challenging times"
"We couldn’t feed our people without the food drives.”
‘Just a joy’: Family relishing greyhound adoption as 1000 still seek homes
About 1076 greyhounds were still awaiting homes at the end of last month.
Labour Weekend offers live music, design tours and Dracula
Whanganui has a selection of adult and family-friendly Labour Weekend events to enjoy.
'Absolutely shocked': Woman suffers bruising, fractured ribs on boardwalk
'I was just walking along and just suddenly I was on my face.'
'Exciting times': Pickleball joins other racquet and paddle sports at venue
Founded in 2023, the Rivercity Pickleball Club has grown to about 100 members.
Bird rescuer cuts back after 38 years caring for birds
Dawne Morton needs about 10 volunteers to care for ducklings, blackbirds and thrushes.
She arrived at Women’s Refuge aged 4. Now she helps other women escape abuse
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
'Do your dreams': Cancer, sepsis survivor on track to achieve lifelong ambition
Whanganui sidecar racers Kris Trass and Natasha Marriott to take on the Cemetery Circuit.
Designer Karen Walker to give Whanganui lecture, host fashion show
Runway show ticket and auction proceeds will support Alzheimer’s Whanganui.
Historical proofing press centre stage in museum education
Students will use the historic press to make protest-inspired posters.
Horizons backs three freshwater projects by Whanganui, Rangitīkei groups
'Council is proud to support these tangible, on-the-ground, local actions.'
'Sinister secret': Victorian top hat linked to Europe's 'grizzly' textile era
The full outfit will be on display at Whanganui Regional Museum during October.
'It’s a sad thing to do': Wanganui Women's Club to close after 106 years
The club’s 39 Ingestre St home is being sold after 50 years.
Calls for Government help to restore New Plymouth to Wellington passenger rail service
The proposed route would connect New Plymouth, Whanganui, Palmerston North and Wellington.
What's on in Whanganui these school holidays
Workshops, library events and excursions are planned for children of all ages.
Tradies urged to be cautious as tool thefts increase
'It basically takes their ability to earn a living away from them.'
'Like any other language - the more you use it, the better you’ll get'
Whanganui educator Tracey Jones has used NZSL for 20 years with her family.
'Kidneys in the landscape': Farmers learn how wetlands protect waterways
The Enhancing Wetlands workshop is on September 25 in Whanganui.
New book festival puts Whanganui authors in spotlight
The free festival includes talks on poetry, memoirs, playwriting and more.
New vehicle eases cost of cancer treatment travel
It has travelled more than 7000km since being donated to the Cancer Society Whanganui.
School wins $10,000 and Black Fern visit to make bike-track dream real
Black Fern Renee Holmes visited Aranui School to celebrate its road safety win.
Backyard ultra winner to be named 'Reservoir Dog'
Runners must complete a 6.7km loop of the Rangitīkei circuit every hour until one remains.
Full Tongariro Northern Circuit to reopen almost a year after blaze
The new Oturere Hut will open on December 18 after weather delays.
Whanganui Tours among four finalists for national Māori tourism award
Winners will be announced in Christchurch on November 4.
'Seal silly season': Seal pup found at inland school
A young NZ fur seal is believed have travelled nearly 40km by stream to a Marton school.
Whanganui set for windy spring
Warmer oceans are making El Niño harder to predict, experts say.
Signed Topp Twins CD raises funds for breast cancer
Signed by Dame Jools and Dame Lynda Topp, the CD was bought for $1 at an op shop.
Heroes for Heart Kids: Family share son's rare diagnosis journey
Heart Kids has supported Asher Manville’s family through hospital stays and uncertainty.
How successful has Uber’s expansion into Whanganui been?
Whanganui taxi companies say weekend work has fallen since Uber arrived.
'I've done it!': 80yo skydives after raising $1200 for cancer
Eleanor Kendrick says age is no barrier after jumping above Mt Cook.
‘He was a huge inspiration’: Poet donates 20% of book sales to fire service
Rebekah Burgess' grandfather Don Burgess served 11 years as a volunteer firefighter.