NewsBank (Whanganui Chronicle)

A transfer of Whanganui Regional Museum operations to the district council remains a work in progress.

As the chill of winter fades and spring begins to take hold, the warmer temperatures and moist soil present the perfect conditions for planting.

Everywhere I go at the moment, people seem to be talking about the proposed rates cap.

A large slip has closed a rural Ruapehu road for nearly five months, disrupting residents, businesses and access.

Whanganui can expect a windier-than-usual spring caused by the strongest El Niño to hit New Zealand in recent history.

A Marton vintage shop is running a charity auction for "something very special".

A nearly $310,000 scam targeting Whanganui District Council shows "anybody can fall victim", Netsafe says.

Whanganui's Sally Gibbs is a world champion for her age in four events after overcoming extreme heat at the World Masters Athletics Championships.

Horizons councillor expenses came in over budget last year, with "a thorough induction" of new members one factor in the increase.

The annual Latin America and Spain Film Festival returns to the Davis Theatre in Whanganui next week for its 12th year.

Ruapehu tourism took hits from multiple angles in 2025-26, but collaboration with North Island partners could speed the sector's recovery.

Today marks the 25th anniversary of my first Athletics Insight in September 2001.

Marton residents are set for better-quality water by the end of the year and a final long-term solution is being ironed out.

Artists to feature in Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery's Whanganui-focused exhibition have been announced.

The Crown has acknowledged the "profound impact" of historical injustices on generations of Whanganui Māori.

Rushing their 2-year-old to the emergency department is just like 'most' weeks for a Whanganui family. To raise awareness of Heroes for Heart Kids month, a fundraiser for Heart Kids New Zealand, the Manville family share their story with reporter Erin Smith.

It's been a year since Uber launched in Whanganui and the multinational rideshare company says it is "encouraged" by the response but won't say how successful its expansion into the region has been.

One person is in a critical condition and another in a serious condition after a car crash near Whanganui last night.

The central districts are pledging their response to emergency management and natural disasters will not change under the huge shake-up facing local government.

Whanganui District Council's flight school has trained its final student, with attention turning to asset sales.

Whanganui's Virginia Lake Cafe has a new owner and name.

Steel supply delays may delay completion of the Marton Swim Centre rebuild.

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Whanganui man Russell Thomson fought off a wandering dog to save his 4-year-old Jack Russell Terrier Chiko in an attack that left both with multiple dog bite injuries.

This is a tale straight out of our Proud Parents File.

After falling short at the final hurdle last season, Whanganui Athletic has gained promotion into Central League 2 after beating Gisborne United over two legs.

Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton signed a memorandum of understanding to explore merger options before councillors had seen it.

The Hurricanes are set to bring the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific trophy to Whanganui.

Lachy Hughes' career change is already paying dividends.