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Woman charged with dangerous driving and causing injury after crash
The crash happened at 5pm on Friday and involved a pedestrian and a vehicle.
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Long-awaited central city parking review to start
Councillor Rob Vinsen says Whanganui’s retail economy needs to be rejuvenated.
'A bit of a Trojan horse': Anthonie Tonnon to launch audiovisual show
'I'm putting on the turtleneck and becoming the revolutionary guide.'
Teen only Whanganui driver penalised under roadside drug tests
About 8000 tests nationally produced 270 positive tests in July and August.
Whanganui needs to make some tough decisions, you can help
OPINION: The council will begin asking the community about what service it expects.
Hardy vegetables to plant in spring
OPINION: Learn which crops suit cool spring soil and how to prepare garden beds.
'It's bloody terrible': South Taranaki farmers warned of theft
'It’s pretty hard, it’s not like farmers aren’t working really hard to try and get ahead.'
'Let's be intentional': Councillor encourages correct pronunciation
'I hear ... some Wong-ga-nui, and lots of different things'.
Truck and ute crash on SH1 near Mangaweka
Police said there were minor injuries and the road was cleared by 8.50am.
Reliving the pass: Meet Whanganui's Golden Oldies rugby team
The side's oldest player is 85, with most in their 60s and 70s.
'Suspicious and disenfranchised': Commission targets low-turnout areas
Election enrolment closes on October 25, with no enrolment on voting day.
Whanganui hosts kapa haka festival for people with intellectual disabilities
Performances begin at 11.30am on September 19 at Lorenzdale Park.
Whanganui Chronicle 170th anniversary: Puck Hughes has read the paper for 90 years
One of Hughes' earlier memories of the Chronicle was reading about the 1931 Napier quake.
Family history archives: The room helping Whanganui trace its past
Whanganui's Alexander Library preserves newspapers, records and local history.
Whanganui Chronicle turns 170: Why this 16-year-old reads the Chronicle
'Even if it doesn’t affect me, it’s just good to know what’s going on.'
'Absolute joy to return': Lord of the Rings star Andy Serkis films in Ruapehu
The Hunt for Gollum will feature various Ruapehu locations.
Cyclist flown to Wellington Hospital after Whanganui crash
Police are seeking help from the public as they investigate the incident.
'We made a mistake': Council needs more money for regional rates bill
The council's Horizons rates are due on Friday.
Athletics: $10m Ultimate Championship experiment succeeds but risks are clear
World Athletics must weigh the event's innovation against its risks.
New book festival puts Whanganui authors in spotlight
The free festival includes talks on poetry, memoirs, playwriting and more.
'We certainly raised the bar': First Whanganui te reo parade hits streets
About 600 people, including 10 schools, joined the city centre hīkoi.
Rāhui on Whangaehu River after death nearby
'The death is not thought to be suspicious and will be referred to the coroner.'
'Always going to be a doc': Raetihi doctor marks 60 years
Iain Hague decided he wanted to become a doctor when he was 8 - that was 70 years ago.
Councils around NZ warned of deadly landslides, tsunamis, floods, ‘loss of life’
Councils are reviewing plans for tsunamis, floods, landslides, eruptions and earthquakes.
'Perfect next chapter': Honest Kitchen launches nationwide delivery
Owner Karen Sewell said the move is a way to bring Honest Kitchen to customers elsewhere.
New vehicle eases cost of cancer treatment travel
It has travelled more than 7000km since being donated to the Cancer Society Whanganui.
'Bullying and confrontational': Senior management behaviour concerns raised in prison inspection
Unwanted attention and derogatory remarks of a sexual nature were reported by some staff.
Hundreds swing poi to set unofficial world record
The previous on-record unofficial world record was 247, set in Nelson in 2016.
Rangitīkei College Poi Challenge
More than 600 people gathered at Rangitīkei College on Monday to take part in the district-wide challenge. Video / Rangitīkei District Council