Parliamentary inquiry clears MP Carl Bates of wrongdoing over 25 undeclared homes, suggests loophole be addressed
“These changes occurred both before and after my election.” Labour MP Glen Bennett then wrote to the Speaker…
Whanganui vehicle parts business closes physical store after 37 years
Autoparts 2000 is part of the PartsWorld franchise. A social media post about the storefront’s closure was met…
All tenants of Whanganui innovation hub The Backhouse told to leave
Ucol will return to a regional governance model with its own board and chief executive from January 1.…
Whanganui pilot Hana Beck named New Zealand’s Young Aviator of the Year
“Someone told me to stay in the office for another five minutes; I thought there must be some…
Where To Eat, Drink & Explore In Whanganui’s Thriving Arts District, According To A Local Creative
Whanganui has had plenty of press for its newly reopened Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery, and its…
Local elections 2025: Andrew Tripe re-elected as Whanganui Mayor
“My campaign team and I have run a clean and positive campaign, which was incredibly important to us.…
Health: New Zealand Graduate School of Medicine could send students to Whanganui
Funding for the school came from the Government, the university and philanthropic partners. Whanganui MP Carl Bates said…
Body found in Whanganui River confirmed as missing woman Tina Gray
Whanganui Chronicle 6 Oct, 2025 09:47 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…
Council prohibits freedom camping along Whanganui River Road after safety and behaviour concerns
Currently, campers along the road can stay for a maximum of two nights. “While the River Road was…
Whanganui bodybuilders sweep national competition with two-time Mr New Zealand as their coach
“He was amazing, that kid. He’s got a huge future,” Lacy said. Jeremy Fernandez won the Classic Novice…
Four arrested after firearms found in Whanganui search warrant operation
“Officers found a significant number of items and arrested four people, one of whom had a warrant out…
Whanganui River rāhui after woman goes missing near Taumarunui
Ngāti Hāua have placed a rāhui on the river from Victory Bridge to Whakahoro until further notice and…