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Crystal Chain Gang Leanne Williams and Jim Dennison with the finished chandelier on display at Sarjeant on the Quay. Photo/Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

More than 100 glass treasures buried at beach

16 Feb, 2019 7:34am
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Artists work comes together at Sarjeant on the Quay

Sol3 Mio - Pene (left) and Amitai Pati, and Moses Mackay will perform at the Royal Wanganui Opera House next month.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui a special stop on Sole Mio back to basics tour

16 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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Bringing it back to where it all began

Whanganui Women's Network manager Carla Donson and Space Gallery owner Sarah Williams prepare for the opening and launch on Saturday. Photo/Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

New Space kicks off with triple bill

16 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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La Fiesta launch at new Whanganui gallery.

Paul Rayner with Zealandia by Matthew Couper showing at the Claytopia exhibition at Rayner Brothers Gallery. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Last chance to experience Claytopia exhibition

15 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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Last chance to catch ceramic group show

NEW ZEALAND

Stand-off ends with hongi as opponents agree to disagree over influx of refugees

13 Feb, 2019 6:56am
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Hongi seals friendship despite differences

Protester Phillip Reweti Bear says there are not enough jobs or houses for Whanganui people. Photo / Bevan Conley

NEW ZEALAND

Protest and counter protest to refugee plan

12 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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Former council candidate says some refugees will come from 'Osama bin Laden countries'.

Aditi Gupta (left), Sale Lamositele, Connor Johnson, Tony Gilbertson, Kieran Gannon, Jordan Gray, Harrison Deal, Ariihau Pihatarioe, Hamdan Thattarathil and Aryan Katoch. Photo/Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

New recruits' wings a strong incentive for trainee pilots

11 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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Academy welcomes a new cohort with a wings ceremony to provide motivation.

Tributes flowed for late Whanganui District Councillor Sue Westwood at a gathering held at Wanganui Golf Club on Saturday. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Sue Westwood farewelled at Whanganui Golf Club

10 Feb, 2019 5:16pm
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Golf was a great love for late councillor

Amanda Hewlett's works in Conversational Conundrum are inspired by the floating nature of thoughts and memories. Photo/Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Layers of memory explored in artist's work

9 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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Feathers symbolise fleeting thoughts in painting exhibition.

Kapiti artist Jill Studd at work in the Glasgow St studio during her recent residency. Photo/Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Kāpiti couple reconnect with region

9 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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Productive stay included reconnection with familiar people and places.

Writer Vivienne Plumb will be in Whanganui to read her work during the La Fiesta festival this month. Photo/Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Plumbing the depths with award-winning writer in Whanganui

6 Feb, 2019 12:02pm
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Writer of fiction, poetry and drama to visit Whanganui for La Fiesta

Internationally acclaimed New Zealand musician Marlon Williams will play at the Royal Wanganui Opera House next Monday. Photo/Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Marlon Williams set to share the love at Royal Wanganui Opera House

5 Feb, 2019 11:41am
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Opera house will be a special stop on Tūrangawaewae tour

Cattle remains found dumped at Languard Bluff in Whanganui provide no clues as to what breed the animals were. Photo/Bevan Conley

NEW ZEALAND

Remains of slaughtered cows dumped at riverside

5 Feb, 2019 7:10am
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Dumping linked to recent reports of stock thefts.

A Whanganui resident has trapped and killed three ferrets in recent weeks. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Ferret kills pet duck on city outskirts

3 Feb, 2019 11:00am
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Three ferrets have been trapped by a pet owner in recent weeks.

Naomi and Fraser Browne of Paper Cranes will be bring their indie folk sounds to Whanganui's Lucky Bar next week. Photo/Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Lifestyle

Indie folk duo Paper Cranes to play at Lucky Bar

2 Feb, 2019 3:11pm
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Songs that ponder the meaning of life, love, and our fleeting existence.

Pauline Allomes with some of her micographic works on show at the Edith Gallery in Whanganui. Photo/Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Exhibition to show off Community Education

2 Feb, 2019 2:00pm
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Student exhibition displays strong technique and style.

Whanganui artists Glen Hayward, Elva Abbott and Mikayla Baldwin are preparing their Arts Review entries. Photo / Michael McKeagg

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

$5000 Arts Review prize up for grabs

2 Feb, 2019 7:00am
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Sponsor feels privileged to support Sarjeant Arts Review.

Whanganui rock band Kessel will be joined by Pull Down the Sun and The Mean Owls to raise funds for Chronicle Records. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Gig to help robbed recording studio

31 Jan, 2019 5:00pm
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Whanganui bands help studio with fundraiser show

The Frank Burkitt Band are James Geluk (left), Frank Burkitt, Kara Filbey and Cameron Dusty Purnell. Photo/Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Burkitt band lost but alive in Whanganui and Taihape next weekend

30 Jan, 2019 10:00am
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Taihape Musicians Club welcome touring band.

Helen says her pets including Minty and Puppa are her family and she needs them with her. Photo/Bevan Conley

NEW ZEALAND

Woman camping by river with pets after losing rental home

29 Jan, 2019 6:00pm
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Camping isn't fun when there's no alternative

Gabby Devine died from cancer in 2015 but the charity she founded continues to help families coping with child cancer. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Concert continues Gabby's kindness

14 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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Annual concert supports Whanganui families coping with cancer.

Joan and Kevin McIntyre are still discovering Lindauers since they published their biography in September. Photo / Christine McKay

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Lindauer portraits coming out of the woodwork

13 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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Biographers still discovering Lindauer works since their book's publication.

Crowd pleasers Alex Champ and Nadav Tabak of Opal Ocean will play at Lucky Bar and Kitchen in Whanganui this month. Photo/Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Dynamic guitar duo bringing their sounds to Whanganui

12 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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Crowd pleasers Opal Ocean coming to Lucky Bar

Mellonsfolly is an authentic western town situated on the Central Plateau of the North Island. Photo/Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Feature: Mellonsfolly realises Old West nostalgia in bushland setting

12 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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Luxurious accommodation in a remote bushland setting.

Delia Ruscoe lost her essential landline connection after poor communications with her telco provider. Photo/Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Cut off and distressed

10 Jan, 2019 11:00am
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Miscommunication leads to loss of telecommunication.

Marmite is getting a lot of love from her family members Brodee, Beauden and Ella Blanche. Photo/Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Happy day when dog Marmite came home

10 Jan, 2019 8:00am
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Anxious week has a happy ending for Castlecliff family.

Hospice Boutique manager Jo Hodder with a photo of the car that will be on display in the shop next week and some examples of vintage chic. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Come grab your selfie next to an iconic 1936 Morgan sportscar

9 Jan, 2019 10:43am
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Dress up vintage-style for a good cause - Hospice - at Whanganui Hospice Boutique.

Swedish Folk musician Sofia Talvik will play in Mangaweka on her first New Zealand tour. Photo/Makaki Music

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Lifestyle

Swedish artist to play in Mangaweka next month

8 Jan, 2019 10:22am
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Mapping the world with small-town tours.

Muirsheen Durkin are Michael Smyth,Karen Isaacs, Chris Cantillon, Pam Hesketh, Lynair Benefield, Carol Molan, Bruce Churton and Harry Stobbe. Photo/Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Japanese violinist to join his favorite Irish band for a Whanganui show

6 Jan, 2019 10:00am
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Friendship leads to guest appearance by visiting violinist.

Tom McNeight is showing his coastal oil paintings at the Whanganui Community Arts centre this month. Photo/Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Scenes of the sea on show at gallery

5 Jan, 2019 4:00pm
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Coastal scenes a favourite of Whanganui artist.

Clayton Barnett enjoys some slide time with friends Bruno and Aksel Marsh and their dad Andy. Photo/Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Cake baker on a slide of his own at Kowhai Park

5 Jan, 2019 7:28am
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TV contestant reconnects with his subject matter

Inside Miss Nancy Ann's Hotel for Single Girls.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

How the West was won in a Waimarino valley

5 Jan, 2019 6:10am
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Mellonsfolly is well worth heading off the beaten track

Inside Out by Raewyne Green is one of her recent works on show at Barbed Wire gallery in Raetihi. Photo/Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Late bloomer makes a colourful show in Raetihi

4 Jan, 2019 1:00pm
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Whanganui artist has more than one.

Kitty Johnson with her late partner, Hepa Paewai.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Award is bittersweet for Whanganui horse lover

3 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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The GNZ off-road horse treks have raised thousands of dollars for MS support and research.

Flautist Ingrid Culliford has been recognised for her services to music in the New Year Honours list. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

New Year Honours: Chamber music champion honoured for her services

31 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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Stunning musical and education achievements have been recognised in the New Year Honours.

Brush up your best version of a Beatles song to win a place at the Vintage Weekend Riverside Shindig. Photo/File

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Best Beatles song performance sought for Whanganui Vintage Weekend

29 Dec, 2018 2:24pm
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Open Beatles songbook for a slot at the Riverside Shindig.

Ballet School Dropouts Trillian (left) and Dahlia Dangerous model some Dazzle Ball glamour. Photo/Kelly Zinsli

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Plenty of razzle dazzle for Vintage Weekend

29 Dec, 2018 12:05pm
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Vintage glamour and superlative swing music at Whanganui Vintage Weekend

Rangitikei St Store owner Auan Zhi Xig with the security camera installed at the dairy after an aggravated robbery in 2017. Photo/Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui East dairy robbed on Christmas Day

27 Dec, 2018 2:40pm
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Thieves took off with cash and tobacco products.

David and Katherine Downs with their superhero sons Toby (left), Joshua and Jack. Photo/Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Miracle gift of life inspires cancer survivor to support ground breaking trial

24 Dec, 2018 7:00am
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Mission to fund ground-breaking cancer research in New Zealand.

New Plymouth artist Volker Hawighorst with his work Mt Taranaki Void showing at Milbank Gallery. Photo/Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Humble tag tuned into stunning art

23 Dec, 2018 11:00am
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Plastic tags make beautiful art

Rachael Garland's suspended hybrid creatures on show at Gallery 85 in Glasgow St. Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Little swingers on show at Glasgow St gallery

21 Dec, 2018 12:00pm
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Suspended works make a great display at Gallery 85

Katie Shand's embroidery art graces the fence and gateway at Whanganui Community Arts Centre. Photo/Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Bold street art sows seeds of inspiration

21 Dec, 2018 8:00am
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Transforming traditional craft in to street art.

Coastguard's Old4New Lifejacket Upgrade van will be in Whanganui offering free checks and discounted upgrades. Photo/Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Chance to check lifejackets up to scratch

20 Dec, 2018 12:00pm
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Lifejacket checks save lives, says Coastguard.

Phil Hudson as the wicked widow takes centre stage in Dick Whittington and his Cat at Wanganui Repertory Theatre. Photo/Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Dick Whittington pantomime delivers a laugh a minute

18 Dec, 2018 7:00pm
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Cast delivers a rollicking good time in Roger Hall panto.

Whanganui Project Runway NZ contestant Kerry Ranginui is out but not down after missing the top spot on the final episode. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Ranginui keeps loss under his hat

18 Dec, 2018 4:00pm
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Whanganui contestant misses out on top prize but would do it all again.

Kerry O'Sullivan and Fred Loveridge of Whisky Mama have teamed up with Caroline Norton to present a free concert to encourage young musicians. Photo/Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Lifestyle

Rocking on a river in Whanganui this summer

16 Dec, 2018 4:00pm
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Familiar and fresh faces bring the beats to Caroline's Boatshed

Artist in residence Sung Hwan Bobby Park explores the costs of conformity with his ceramic helmet project. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Auckland artist putting a lid on mixed emotions

16 Dec, 2018 7:04am
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Visiting artist telling stories in clay

Women's Refuge manager Heather accepts a welcome donation from Lyric Singers Joanna Love, Anne Marie Gray and Judy Stein. Photo/Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Women's Refuge welcome donation

12 Dec, 2018 7:00am
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Welcome boost from Christmas concert

Whanganui contestant Kerry Ranginui has made the final of Project Runway. photo/Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Ranginui makes the Project Runway NZ final

12 Dec, 2018 6:00am
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Whanganui contestant makes the top three

Major Dave Bennett of Salvation Army Wanganui collects filled trolleys from manager Tania Gibney at Countdown in Victoria Ave. photo/Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Partnership helping to stock cupboards this Christmas

11 Dec, 2018 6:00pm
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Christmas treats and essentials to help with the holidays.

Sonja Burmudez (front) with members of Wellington and Whanganui Save movement held a peaceful protest at Land Meats on Sunday. Photo/File

THE COUNTRY

Wellington activists lend support to animal kindness campaign

11 Dec, 2018 5:35am
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No animosity intended says protest group.

Visitors gather for the Run the Runway Mile event at Whanganui Airport to mark the control tower anniversary. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Plenty of winners at airport's anniversary runway mile races

10 Dec, 2018 7:00am
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Anniversary event at Whanganui Airport marks milestone for 57-year-old control tower.

Niquita Coates-Harrison was one of the hundreds of happy shoppers to visit the New Zealand Glassworks market day. Photo/Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Glass art attracts plenty of interest at Whanganui market

10 Dec, 2018 6:00am
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Buyers flock to Glassworks market

Music lovers found some rare gems and old favourites at the Whanganui record fair on Saturday. Photo/Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui vinyl lovers get in the groove

10 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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Some rare gems were on offer at record fair

Multitalented Whanganui actor Chris McKenzie will make his directorial debut when Dick Whittington and his Cat opens next week. Photo/Wanganui Repertory

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Chris McKenzie steps up to the director's chair for Dick Whittington and his Cat

9 Dec, 2018 8:00am
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McKenzie makes directorial debut in Repertory production.

Volker Hawighorst's Moving Grid from his Best Before (reviving the useless) exhibition coming to Milbank Gallery. Photo/Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Milbank welcomes unique exhibition from New Plymouth artist Volker Hawighorst

8 Dec, 2018 12:00pm
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Unique exhibition coming to Milbank Gallery.

Author Wendy Ward with house cat Tilly and a copy of the new book to be launched on Sunday. Print/Edit

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

A Whanganui tale to inspire kids

8 Dec, 2018 10:00am
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Wendy Ward's children's book inspires courage and cooperation

Hundreds of people gathered for the Ātihau Whanganui Incorporation annual general meeting at Wanganui Racecourse. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Hundreds gather for Ātihau Whanganui annual meeting

8 Dec, 2018 9:00am
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Ātihau Whanganui reported a net surplus of $3.1m for the year and $21.6m total revenue.

St Marcellin School traffic wardens were among those rewarded for their efforts with a movie treat. Photo/Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Treat for Whanganui school traffic wardens

8 Dec, 2018 6:00am
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Special treat for young volunteers

Kerry Ranginui appraises the outfits of Ballet School Dropouts Dahlia Dangerous and Trillian at the Whanganui Christmas at the Races event. Photo/Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Kerry Ranginui wins again

6 Dec, 2018 5:00pm
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Tailoring challenge was heaven sent for Ranginui

Double pass winner Jacqui Hiroti anticipates a fun night at the 7 Days Live show next week. Photo/Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

And the 7 Days Live ticket winner is...

6 Dec, 2018 1:45pm
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Happy winner looking forward to comedy treat

Lyn Jones, who received a taonga award from Whanganui Prison in 2010, has now been named a local hero but says it is not about him. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Prison visitor nominated for New Zealander of the Year award

6 Dec, 2018 7:00am
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Lyn Jones visits inmates at Whanganui's Kaitoke Prison and helps in their rehabilitation.