Whanganui Chronicle

The Whanganui Chronicle holds the title of New Zealand's oldest newspaper. Located in Whanganui, it marked its 160th anniversary of publication in September 2016. This newspaper serves as the primary daily news source for the Whanganui, Ruapehu, and Rangitīkei areas, covering towns such as Pātea, Waverley, Whanganui, Bulls, Marton, Raetihi, Ohakune, and National Park.

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Road cone hotline starts with a bang before reports plateau: 236 complaints received in four days

18 hours ago | nzherald.co.nz | Raphael Franks

The Government’s road cone hotline has received 236 reports of excessive cones in its first four days, with the most coming from Auckland. WorkSafe, the country’s health and safety regulator, which the Government told to shed its “safety-at-all-costs mentality”, launched the hotline on Tuesday. “The hotline is part of a 12-month pilot, brought about by work health and safety reforms announced by the Government, to tackle over-compliance in temporary traffic management," the agency said.
The Epstein files obsession, explained

23 hours ago | nzherald.co.nz | Devlin Barrett

Jack Posobiec and several other conservative influencers were offered a preview of the so-called Epstein files, hours before they were released publicly by Attorney General Pam Bondi, in February. Photo / Haiyun Jiang, The New York TimesIn a spat with President Trump, Elon Musk invokes the Epstein files, a source of endless speculation and conspiracy.
Kawakawa’s ambulance base part of national $4.5m push to upgrade stations

1 day ago | nzherald.co.nz | Yolisa Tswanya

Kawakawa's Hato Hone ambulance crews are back under one roof after months apart when the facility was closed for repairs. Photo / Jenny Ling Kawakawa’s ambulance crews are back under one roof for the first time in months, but Hato Hone St John still needs to raise up to $300,000 to finish repairs to the stations.
Young Herefords maintain 100% clearance rate for Tairāwhiti bull sales

1 day ago | nzherald.co.nz | Murray Robertson

Mokairau Herefords at Whāngārā enjoyed a sell-out sale on Wednesday - 25 young bulls heading to new homes. Photo / Emma PollittThe region’s red cattle studs have continued their total clearance record for the rising two-year-old bull sales season in Tairāwhiti. Mokairau Herefords at Whāngārā and Wilencote Polled Herefords at Ngatapa sold out at their on-farm sales on Wednesday. A total of 53 young bulls went to new homes.
New Zealand fantasy writer Steffanie Holmes: From archaeologist to bestselling author

1 day ago | nzherald.co.nz | Bethany Reitsma

Kiwi bestselling author Steffanie Holmes, whose new book, Fangs for Nothing, is out now. As a child, Steffanie Holmes was “always writing novels”. Now 40, she’s since published more than 40 books – but becoming a writer wasn’t always the plan. Holmes is a trained archaeologist who once dreamed of being a museum curator. “I struggled a lot with finding a job, in large part because of discrimination, because I am legally blind,” she tells the Herald from her home in South Head.
SkyCity Entertainment Group suing Fletcher Building for $330m over NZICC

1 day ago | nzherald.co.nz | Anne Gibson

The disastrous NZICC fire in 2019. Photo / Michael CraigSkyCity is suing Fletcher Building and the Fletcher Construction Company for $330 million, saying it had taken 10 years instead of three to build the New Zealand International Convention Centre. In an NZX notice issued today, SkyCity explained the action. The claim seeks damages for losses incurred by SkyCity arising from ongoing delays in the completion of the project, including as a result of the 2019 fire.
'Trump derangement syndrome': Tensions rise between Trump and Musk

1 day ago | nzherald.co.nz | Cat Zakrzewski

US President Donald Trump said he and Elon Musk once 'had a great relationship'. Photo / Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump said Thursday that he was “very disappointed” in Elon Musk, delivering his sharpest criticism to date of the tech billionaire who served as a key political ally during the 2024 campaign and his first months in office. “Elon and I had a great relationship,” he said.
Woolworths’ Milkrun ads: Commerce Commission assessing complaints after false Facebook ad pricing

1 day ago | nzherald.co.nz | Raphael Franks

Woolworths has apologised and blamed "simple human error" for advertising the wrong prices on Facebook for some items available through Milkrun. Photo / SuppliedA New Zealand supermarket giant charged over alleged inaccurate pricing and misleading specials faces more scrutiny after advertising false prices. Woolworths has apologised and blamed “simple human error” for advertising the wrong prices on Facebook for some products from its delivery service Milkrun.
Mixed reactions as Desley Simpson supports Wayne Brown for second term as Auckland Mayor

1 day ago | nzherald.co.nz | Bernard Orsman

Desley Simpson confirms she will be supporting Mayor Wayne Brown at October's local body elections. Photo / Alyse WrightDesley Simpson supports Mayor Wayne Brown’s re-election bid and will remain his deputy if successful. Opinions are mixed; some praise Simpson’s skills, while others doubt her influence on Brown’s leadership style. Kerrin Leoni, the only confirmed mayoral challenger, criticises the partnership, citing concerns about Brown’s past behaviour.
‘Ugly and sad’: Te Pāti Māori MPs condemn unprecedented suspension for haka after chaotic debate

1 day ago | nzherald.co.nz | Julia Gabel |Jamie Ensor

Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi holds up a noose in Parliament during a debate on possible sanctions for him and two of his colleagues. Photo /Jamie EnsorTe Pāti Māori is fiercely condemning an “ugly and sad” debate that led to three of its MPs receiving the harshest penalties in Parliament’s history despite warnings from the Opposition it could set a precedent for governments to come.