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Melissa Freeman (left), Ava McDonald, Kustum Hauth, Korban Williams, Trinity Albert and Gareth Adlam inspect the Rutherford cooking facilities with Diane Henare and Lynne Vinsen. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Cooking up a storm at Rutherford

19 Aug, 2019 5:00am
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Heartwarming community support for kitchen project.

Whanganui artists Pauline Allomes (left) and Julz Coffey are holding a combined exhibition at Allomes' Barrack St cottage during Whanganui Heritage Month. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Environmental artists show works at heritage cottage

17 Aug, 2019 5:00am
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Silent art auction in support of Bushy Park Sanctuary.

Joanna Love (back left) and Roz Armstrong (centre) with members of Whanganui High School's AwaSide choir are rehearsing for The Big Sing at the Royal Wanganui Opera House. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Young singers to make big noise at Big Sing

16 Aug, 2019 4:00pm
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Young voices sing big in for Whanganui concert

Steph Casey is heading up the coast to play at Lucky Bar + Kitchen in Whanganui this weekend. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Steph Casey plays Whanganui

16 Aug, 2019 4:59am
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First stop on North Island tour brings The Seats in My Car to Lucky Bar + Kitchen.

David and Maureen Downs at Auckland Airport after the launch of his new book last week. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Book sale proceeds will help fund NZ blood cancer research

15 Aug, 2019 7:00am
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An amazing account of one man's battle with terminal cancer.

Whimsical balladeer Otis Mace will share his songs and ace guitar at Lucky Bar in Whanganui. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Otis Mace to play Lucky Bar

14 Aug, 2019 4:59am
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Otis Mace to perform two shows at Lucky Bar in Whanganui.

Whanganui piano virtuoso Liam Wooding (right) joins Alexander and Arna Morton to perform as the Morton Trio at the Whanganui War Memorial Centre this month. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Liam Wooding brings Morton Trio home

10 Aug, 2019 1:00pm
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Wooding returns to home town as member of award-winning trio.

UCOL chief executive Amanda Lynn says UCOL is well placed to meet the needs of students and employers under a merged system. Photo / File

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

UCOL focused on needs of employers and communities, says chief

8 Aug, 2019 5:00am
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Opposition MP unhappy with merger welcomed by UCOL.

Vijeshwar Prasad is proud to offer his continued to support to the teaching profession with union membership. Photo / Liz Wylie

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Retired teacher proud to offer continued support to the profession

6 Aug, 2019 5:00am
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Retired teacher is happy to remain a link in the chain.

Olive Kawana was a formidable force and inspiration to her brothers Rus and Adrian Te Patu. Photo / Gail Imhoff

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Waka journey from Pūtiki to Pākaitore honours wish

5 Aug, 2019 5:00am
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Olive Kawana leaves a legacy of a full and colourful life

Housing New Zealand properties like the ones completed in Poynter Place last year are not enough to meet the growing demand for affordable housing in Whanganui. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

How HNZ homes are being allocated in Whanganui

3 Aug, 2019 5:00am
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New public housing does not alleviate the immediate Whanganui shortage.

Jim Dennison (left), Phillip Stokes and Leanne Williams at work in the New Zealand Glassworks studio in Whanganui. Photo / Bevan Conley

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The story behind Sarjeant's centenary chandelier

2 Aug, 2019 10:49am
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Wairarapa and Whanganui glass artists are hard at work on Sarjeant centenary project.

Whanganui iwi leader Ken Mair says housing problems for the existing population should be addressed before refugee resettlement in the region begins.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Organisers agree to shorten meeting after interruption by iwi leader

31 Jul, 2019 12:59pm
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Whanganui iwi want consultation with Government over refugee resettlement.

Abdul Sharif, Jean Massimba, Tamman Tamin and Mahdia Hussain shared their experiences of living as refugees in New Zealand. Photo/Liz Wylie

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'I left to save my life': Refugees share stories ahead of Whanganui intake

31 Jul, 2019 12:00pm
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We keep learning and analysing say refugees.

Whanganui District Council candidate Phillip Reweti says he is standing for the well being of the community and for his mokopuna. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Protester wants seat at council table

30 Jul, 2019 5:00am
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Well-known protester Phillip Reweti throws his hat in the ring for a second time.

Julie Lamb and her band will play their funky pop songs in Whanganui next week. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Touring Wellington band promise sing-alongs and laughter

27 Jul, 2019 3:09pm
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Tight-knit flock of Wellington musical talent coming to Lucky Bar.

Castlecliff Golf Club president Matt Carroll (left) and captain Ian Kitney presented their senior member Anneke Van Dam with flowers for her 90th birthday. Photo / Bevan Conley

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At 90, Anneke Van Dam is still a top 9-hole Castlecliff golfer

26 Jul, 2019 1:49pm
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Club's top nine-hole player is 90 years young this week.

Departing Ruapehu Alpine Lifts (RAL) chief executive Ross Copland aboard the new Sky Waka gondola.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

'Hosting half a million people on an active volcano': RAL boss calls time

25 Jul, 2019 5:00am
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Ross Copland will take up chief executive position with Remarkables Park Ltd in Queenstown

Mosaic artist Kerry Scoones is holding a combined exhibition with Julz Coffey at Whanganui Arts Centre this week. Photo / Lewis Gardner

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Coffey and Scoones.... yes you read that right

24 Jul, 2019 5:00am
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Combined show a new experience for Marton artist.

Graham Pearson (front left), Peter Watson and Esther Topfer introduced Freddy and Charlie Edmond to the new sculpture garden. Photo / Lewis Gardner

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Robot greets Resource Recovery Centre visitors

22 Jul, 2019 5:00am
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The sculpture is one of the stunning results of a school holiday art project.

Born and Raised Pasifika administrators Sharee Newton (left) and Skylah Johnson-Tuni will gain new qualifications without taking time off work. Photo / Lewis Gardner

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

How to work and study business at the same time

21 Jul, 2019 4:59am
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New courses designed to suit workers and small business operators.

Jutta Humpfer's work Chemtrails has made the shortlist for the 2019 Parkin Drawing Prize. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui artist in line for Parkin Prize

20 Jul, 2019 3:38pm
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Stepping away from the traditional earns artist a place in the running for coveted prize.

Last chance to catch Sarah Williams' Not Every Chapter Needs a Tile at Rayner Brothers Gallery this weekend.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Artists swap galleries for exhibition

20 Jul, 2019 3:40am
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Subtlety and the bright and bold on show at Glasgow St galleries.

A new street piano in Patea is attracting young musicians during the school holidays. Photo / Liz Wylie

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Dalvanius lives on in Patea through street piano

16 Jul, 2019 10:10am
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Street piano attracts young talent in Patea

Rory Smith has sold Tamara backpackers after 26 years. Photo/ Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Tamara owners moving on after 26 years

6 Jul, 2019 5:01am
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Lodge owner reflects on 25 years of hosting Whanganui visitors.

Playwright David Charteris is the latest artist-in-residence at the Glasgow St Arts Centre. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Writer-in-residence working on historic tale of vanished Taranaki ballet dancer

6 Jul, 2019 5:00am
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Auckland-based writer, actor and director has returned to his old stomping ground.

Government payments to help with winter energy costs are making a difference although advocates advise people to make sure power bills are paid first. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Winter energy payments - what you need to know

1 Jul, 2019 1:08pm
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Whanganui agencies welcome power subsidy. It gives people some peace of mind.

New homes in Akatea St are the first of a number of public housing developments nearing completion in Whanganui. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

New public housing builds in Whanganui

1 Jul, 2019 5:00am
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New public housing developments are bringing hope for Whanganui tenants.

Castlecliff artist Esther Topfer will lead a sculpture garden project at Whanganui Resource Recovery Centre during the school holidays. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Holiday arts project to create sculpture garden

1 Jul, 2019 4:55am
Quick Read

Kids can help build a recycled garden.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Lifestyle

Aussie folk singer takes walk on the wild side

28 Jun, 2019 12:00pm
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Powerful songs from visiting Australian singer

Psychic Maps, The Fuzzies and the Holy Loner will play their first Whanganui gig at Lucky Bar + Kitchen. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Dunedin supergroup plays in Whanganui

28 Jun, 2019 5:00am
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Loud guitars and possible duels promised by touring southern band.

Student advocate Rebekah O'Donoghue (left) and students Ciana Kui, Roema Tatupu and Summer Ruissen-Hohaia celebrate Puanga with hot soup in the UCOL Whanganui atrium. Photo / Liz Wylie

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

UCOL marks Puanga with new student pantry

28 Jun, 2019 5:00am
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Puanga celebrated with soup and song at UCOL Whanganui

Bob Moore's definitive biography on Whanganui airman James Allen Ward VC was launched in Whanganui this week.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui war hero honoured with new book

27 Jun, 2019 3:00pm
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Biographer launches his definitive book on James Allen Ward VC.

Lucas Wright 6, enjoys a display at the Wanganui Model Railway and Engineering Society open day last year. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

What's on this week ...

27 Jun, 2019 5:00am
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Your guide to what's happening in the Whanganui region this week.

Camping experiences are an important part of school life, principals say, and their future could be in doubt due to funding changes. Photo/Lewis Gardner

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

School donation changes: Are camps at risk?

26 Jun, 2019 11:17am
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Camp fees would consume

Whanganui artists Katherine Claypole (left) and Mike Marsh will have their work displayed in Sarah Williams' stockroom collections on the new-look Space Studio & Gallery website. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Another new frontier for Space Gallery in Whanganui with the launch of Stock Room

20 Jun, 2019 2:30pm
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Stock room and online sales next step for Space Studio and Gallery

Maori Sidesteps Jamie McCaskill (front), Regan Taylor (left), Cohen Holloway and Erroll Anderson will perform at the Royal Wanganui Opera House. Photo/Roc Torio

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Hard case quartet Māori Sidesteps will be putting on the schtick at Royal Wanganui Opera House

20 Jun, 2019 12:10pm
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Tikapa Productions to present a show filled with stunning satire and crooning goodness.

Christodoulos Moisa reads from the newly-published collection which includes his short story. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui writer celebrates the publication of his story in offshore anthology

20 Jun, 2019 10:53am
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Whanganui writer Christodoulos Moisa in Cypriot anthology

The Beat Girls will lead a Whanganui audience in a swing dance party at the Whanganui War Memorial Centre. Photo / Chris Steel

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

The '60s are back in Whanganui

19 Jun, 2019 5:00am
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Support Jigsaw Whanganui with a night of 1960s glamour and fun.

Heather Baskiville-Robinson is one of eight fibre artists exhibiting their work in the Hi-Fibre exhibition at Rayner Brothers Gallery. Photo / Liz Wylie

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Fibre provides a healthy visual diet at Rayner Brothers Gallery in Whanganui

15 Jun, 2019 9:55am
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Fantastic fibre art on show in Whanganui

Chris Smith has been named up-and-coming young artist by members of the Wanganui Arts Society. Photo/Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Young artist rewarded with exhibition

9 Jun, 2019 4:42pm
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Cars, planes and Hobbit houses inspire young artist

Lily Claypole will open her first solo exhibition Mimesis at Whanganui Fine Arts Gallery next week. Photo/Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Lily Claypole ready for debut solo exhibition at Whanganui's Fine Arts Gallery

9 Jun, 2019 8:00am
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Pre-Raphaelite art influences young photographer.

Ceramic artist Sung Hwan Bobby Park models one of the works in his exhibition for Paul Rayner at Gallery 85. Photo / Liz Wylie

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Bobby Park ceramic works address the need for individual expression within institutional boundaries

8 Jun, 2019 5:00am
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Visiting artist returns to show Whanganui project

Overall rally winners Karen and Lee Taylor were awarded the Cromarty Tray by Wanganui Vintage Car Club president Bruce Ardell. Photo/Supplied

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Weather no deterrent for vintage car enthusiasts

6 Jun, 2019 3:52pm
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Despite cold weather, there was a good turnout for the Wanganui Vintage Car Club Rally.

Kylie Martin of Shine City (left) accepts a welcome contribution from Lyn Wickham and Emma Tipper. Photo/Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui real estate agent makes wall of fame for contributions to youth services

4 Jun, 2019 10:48am
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Donations from property sales provide welcome boost for youth support.

Celebrity organist Tom Chatterton and NZOA president Warner Haldane wih young performers Gloria Lee and Andi Wei at Christ Church. Photo/Liz Wylie

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui musical extravaganza ends on a series of high notes for pipe organ enthusiasts

4 Jun, 2019 5:00am
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Enthusiasts flocked to Whanganui for weekend spectacular.

Retired Whanganui Justice of the Peace and social worker Shirley Christie has been recognised with a Queen's Service Medal. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Long-serving JP recognised with Queen's Service Medal

3 Jun, 2019 5:00am
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Shirley Christie has been recognised for services to the Whanganui community.

Whanganui artist Duncan Smith with some of his pieces on show at the Whanganui Arts Centre. Photo/Liz Wylie

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Ceramics show offers range of styles and techniques

3 Jun, 2019 5:00am
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Ceramics exhibition is showcasing an exciting range of Whanganui talent.

The cause of a car fire on State Highway 3 near Kai Iwi has not been disclosed by police. Photo/Ammar Saleh

NEW ZEALAND

Car mysteriously catches fire after Queen's Birthday crash in Whanganui

2 Jun, 2019 6:25pm
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Police investigate after crashed car catches fire.

Veteran Hugh Galbraith was awarded a long-awaited medal for his service in Japan by Brigadier John Dennistoun-Wood. Photo/Bevan Conley

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Whanganui veteran soldier awarded medals earned for service completed 70 years ago

1 Jun, 2019 11:57am
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Service in Japan recognised at last.

Denys Watkins' Dynamo Hum exhibition is showing at Sarjeant on the Quay until late August. Photo/Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Vivid artefacts open Sarjeant winter season

1 Jun, 2019 5:00am
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Denys Watkins and Peter Trevelyan exhibitions open at Sarjeant

Whanganui education staff and supporters gathered in Majestic Square as part of the national strike action on Wednesday. Photo/Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

How the teachers' strike played out in Whanganui

29 May, 2019 4:55pm
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Whanganui community shows support for teachers.

Whanganui primary school teachers went on strike twice last year and will join with secondary teachers in the nationwide strike on Wednesday. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui schools to close as teachers to join industry's biggest strike action in New Zealand history

28 May, 2019 12:40pm
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Action necessary for the future of New Zealand education say teachers

Celebrated organist Tom Chatterton will give a recital at Christ Church during the NZOA Extravaganza in Whanganui.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Organ extravaganza promises a chance to see and hear some of New Zealand's best in Whanganui

25 May, 2019 9:55am
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Historic Brake organ included in weekend extravaganza

Whanganui poet Garry Spooner often finds inspiration while walking with his dog Twig. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Emergent Whanganui writer illuminates life through poetry

25 May, 2019 9:43am
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Emergent poet inspired by Whanganui living

Tina Hansen (left), Sharon Semple and Hannah Annabell believe everyone can help Whanganui's homeless. Photo/Liz Wylie

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What is being done to help Whanganui's homeless

25 May, 2019 5:00am
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Submissions open for Whanganui District Council Housing Strategy.

Christian Science lecturer Michelle Nanouche will speak at the Whanganui Christian Scence Church on Friday evening.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Speaker gives Christian science lecture

24 May, 2019 5:00am
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Christian Science healing perspective offered by visiting lecturer

Teachers David Pearce (left), Cath Sleyer, Graham Hall and Diana Pottinger with their students work at the Pākaitore exhibition. Photo/Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Young artists tell tales of Pakaitore

21 May, 2019 4:59am
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Whanganui history inspires young artists for collaborative exhibition.

Volunteer Whanganui's 1000th volunteer Christine Faulls (front) with staff members Elizabeth Sanson (left) and Sandra Rickey. Photo/ Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Lifestyle

Listen: The Whanganui Chronicle Podcast for May 20

20 May, 2019 2:17pm
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Whanganui's 1000th volunteer, homelessness and the little fire brigade that could

Mangaweka artist Richard Aslett caught up with Police Commisioner Mike Bush at the Wellington International Pride Parade. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Aslett does Mangaweka proud in Wellington International Pride Parade

15 May, 2019 11:13am
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Police parade winning design in Wellington

Whanganui wanderer Paul Savage has written a book about his adventures as a member of a crew driving harvesters in the American Midwest.

THE COUNTRY

Book chronicles year harvesting in North America

15 May, 2019 5:00am
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Recalling the wheat fields of Saint Paul and other Midwestern towns

Jill Sicely of Whanganui was the winner of the first Mrs New Zealand contest all because she needed a new radio. Photo/Bevan Conley

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Whanganui contestant was first Mrs New Zealand title holder

15 May, 2019 5:00am
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Jill Sicely was a young mother when she entered the competition as a joke.