Scabies spread in Whanganui continues with ‘massive’ increase in cases
Unichem Pharmacy Springvale owner Melina Holmes said there was “a lot” of scabies circulating in Whanganui. “It’s been…
Whanganui medical services prepare as winter illness creeps in
It aimed to respond to higher demand and pressure on Whanganui medical services, particularly from more prevalent respiratory…
Two people dead after crash on State Highway 4 near Whanganui
Hato Hone St John attended but referred the Chronicle to police for more information. Fire and Emergency attended…
Independent review of Whanganui Port redevelopment project remains under wraps
“It’s almost a step forward and a step backwards,” Petersen said. “The floods of a few weeks ago…
Serial sex offender Shannan Taylor sentenced in Whanganui to 22 years in prison
But his sexual offending stretched back even further than that. Taylor is already serving a prison sentence for…
Recycling: Whanganui District Council importing crate nets to counter windy days
Harrison told the council’s operations and performance committee nets would be delivered to properties in September, in time…
Peter Lindsay Robinson, 68, sent to prison for child sex abuse in Whanganui
The offending occurred over about six months, beginning with his touching her before escalating to rape. The 68-year-old…
Parents sentenced in Whanganui over neglect of sick teen boy, who later died
Ultimately, the lung infection led to a cardiac arrest and stroke, and he later died. His parents’ failure…
Gavelhouse giveaway horse Electron wins NZ’s biggest race of the weekend
Mynott was overjoyed with the victory, the first at stakes level for the mare she purchased for just…
Police puppy named in honour of long-serving Whanganui dog handler Jason Page
Despite suggesting Peyton in honour of NFL quarterback Peyton Manning, Jason received no definitive response. About three days…
Whanganui Jewish graves: Council urged to restore history at Heads Rd Cemetery
The Jewish Cemetery section at Heads Rd Cemetery dates to the 1860s, with the first burial in 1870…
Whanganui mother’s headstone robbed of $300 worth of crystals, daughter devastated
She remembered her being a “fun, vibrant woman” who had an eye for beautiful things and loved her…