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Nick Seymour (left), Renee Regal, Denise Simon and Dennis Cook of HNZ celebrate the completion of new houses at Poynter Place. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Property

New Whanganui state houses completed

22 Oct, 2018 5:00am
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Plans for 20 more Whanganui state houses to be completed by June

Dunedin author Laurence Fearnley found her Whanganui artist-in-residence experience inspirational and productive. Photo/Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Dunedin writer in residence loved Whanganui experience

21 Oct, 2018 11:00am
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Richard Taylor's journals feature in author's latest novel

Whanganui artist Heina Petzold still has plenty of his enamel glass work to show after selling this prize-winning piece in Orewa. Photo/Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Enthusiastic enamel artist showing with gusto in Whanganui

20 Oct, 2018 7:00pm
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Prize-winning piece sold but still plenty on show.

Clayton Barnett was inspired by a Whanganui landmark on the Great NZ Bake Off cake competition.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Lifestyle

Kowhai Park dinosaur takes the cake

19 Oct, 2018 8:00am
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Jurassic creation keeps Clayton in the competition

Kerry Ranginui and Judy Gao discuss the unconventional materials challenge on Project Runway NZ. Photo/Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui contestant Ranginui wins Project Runway challenge

17 Oct, 2018 10:05am
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Ranginui triumphs in unconventional challenge.

Plumber Dan has his ducks in a row for the annual charity to support Jigsaw Whanganui. Photo/Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Lifestyle

Ducklings ready for river race

17 Oct, 2018 9:00am
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There is still time to get tickets for the Plumber Dan Duck Race.

The Tait-Hanara whanau are delighted to be able to stay on in their rented property while it is renovated. Photo/Bevan Conley

NEW ZEALAND

Eviction day becomes elation day for family

16 Oct, 2018 9:38pm
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Whanganui family's housing crisis solved.

The car park at Caroline's Boatshed was chocka-block when the Northern Classic Commercial Trucks convoy stopped for lunch. Photo/Bevan Conley

THE COUNTRY

We've got ourselves a convoy ... Classic truckers converge on Whanganui

16 Oct, 2018 7:00am
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Classic convoy lunches at Caroline's Boatshed.

Kotuku Foundation founder Merenia Donne has been named as a recipient of a Woman of the Year award by Next Magazine. Photo/Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Merenia Donne named in Woman of the Year

16 Oct, 2018 6:00am
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Merenia Donne receives gong for assistance dogs foundation

The Te Ua family are Elly (front), Lucy, Teresa and Ahu exhibiting at Milbank along with Richard and Ronnie Te Ua. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whānau combine talent for joint art show

14 Oct, 2018 2:00pm
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Three generations of Te Ua family share exhibition at Milbank Gallery in Whanganui.

The Imperial Russian Ballet will perform A Russian Triple Bill at the Royal Wanganui Opera House in November. Photo/Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Russian Ballet promises triple treat at opera house - and no defectors this time

14 Oct, 2018 10:00am
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Fairytale spectacular coming to Whanganui.

One sheep gave birth to five healthy lambs on a Brunswick farm this week. Photo/Supplied

THE COUNTRY

Five woolly surprises arrive on farm

14 Oct, 2018 8:00am
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Quintuplets big surprise for farmers

Sarjeant Gallery assistant curator Jessica Kidd with her Representation wall at the 125: Celebrating Women from the Collection exhibition. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Celebrating women in art at the Sarjeant

14 Oct, 2018 7:00am
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Celebrating 125 years of women in art

Rana-Marie Rerekura-White 5, and Ataahua-Jade Rerekura White 7 with the give way sign outside their house on London St. Photo/Stuart Munro

NEW ZEALAND

One month, two crashes, same city intersection - resident says signage is the problem

12 Oct, 2018 5:30pm
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Two crashes in a month is too many for two central city residents.

Graham Hall and Sarah Williams are ready for 24 hours of non-stop art and fun at Space Gallery. Photo/Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Old school printing press will join the art jam

12 Oct, 2018 1:00pm
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Twenty four hours of non-stop art and fun

Animal welfare inspectors now have powers to fine owners who fail to heed warnings to keep pets and livestock safe.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

New regulations add bite to animal care bark

10 Oct, 2018 8:00am
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New infringement laws give inspectors more power

Whanganui artist Dan Mills working on the new mural in Rangiora St, Castlecliff.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Artist completes another mural boost for Castlecliff

9 Oct, 2018 10:00am
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Beautification of seaside suburb continues with new mural.

Christina Emery (left), and Sarah Williams are gearing up for a non-stop Whanganui art event. Photo/Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Get your jam on for 24 hours of non-stop art events

6 Oct, 2018 9:00am
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Weekend Art Jam promises something for everyone.

Sarah Williams and Riah King-Wall will join an inspirational panel discussion at the Kate Gray Memorial exhibition on Saturday. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Palette of advice for young artists

5 Oct, 2018 7:00pm
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Shining a light on creative pathways

Kerry Ranginui with Dante Numa, Isabelle Steinmann, Rael Wright, Lenon Wakauwa, Tasha Sylva Levett and Christina Zingel at the Project Runway launch Party. Photo/Norrie Montgomery

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Our man on the Runway

4 Oct, 2018 7:00am
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Contestant keeps his cool on debut episode

Passengers board the first Air Chathams direct flight to the Chatham Islands. Photo/Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Fortyfive holiday-makers leave Whanganui on historic flight

3 Oct, 2018 4:04pm
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Inaugural Chatham Islands flight takes off at dawn

Hospice Whanganui manager Valda Brechmanis and Mitre 10 Mega owner Hayden Gibson celebrate another successful Ladies' Night. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Ladies' night boosts hospice coffers

3 Oct, 2018 12:00pm
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Fun DIY night hosted by Mitre 10 Mega gives helping hand for Whanganui Hospice.

Maria Jones has spent years battling the system to get adequate education support for her grandson Razeal Bracken-Wall. Photo/ Stuart Munro

LIFESTYLE

The Kiwi teen who's been excluded from school for 4 years

2 Oct, 2018 10:20am
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He appears a healthy, active 15-year-old. But he hasn't been to school since 2014.

Corrections have ditched plans for a prisoner rehabilitation facility on Bastia Hill after opposition from neighbours. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Halfway house scuppered as residents object

1 Oct, 2018 5:37pm
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Opposition down to lack of consultation says resident

Izaak Trewavas 8, and his brother Samuel 10, with his winning entry rendered in glass. Photo/Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Winning stegosaurus made by glass artists

1 Oct, 2018 2:00pm
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Class creations celebrate two years for Whanganui studio and gallery

Brian Holmwood and his inherited Morris Minor with Denice Mills' red convertible parked alongside. Photo/Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Little cars still going strong 70 years on

1 Oct, 2018 8:00am
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Club celebrates milestone in Marton

Visiting photographers explore the interior of the Royal Wanganui Opera House during the weekend convention. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Snapped! Photographers explore Whanganui's avenues and alleyways

1 Oct, 2018 7:10am
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Attendees of national photography convention explore unique Whanganui features.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand staff used jaws of life equipment to free people from a vehicle after a crash near Kai Iwi on Saturday. Photo/File

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui crash victims treated and discharged

30 Sep, 2018 8:55pm
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Crash victims discharged from hospital after serious crash

Curator Mark Rayner with Katerina Smoldyreva's Distorted Monument at Gallery 85. Photo/Bevan Conley.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Sculptor's largest work pays homage to shot Whanganui mayor

30 Sep, 2018 3:00pm
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Homage to former Whanganui mayor in ceramics show

John and Libby Gray with a Maiangi Waitai painting featured in the 2018 Kate Gray Memorial Trust exhibition. Photo/Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Memorial exhibition opens today featuring 35 exciting local artists

30 Sep, 2018 7:00am
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Sale of artworks will nurture young talent.

Shosha manager Atul Berry with some of the vast array of supplies on offer at the new Whanganui shop. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Vapers rejoice - Whanganui now has two vape stores

29 Sep, 2018 7:40am
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Another new option for Whanganui quitters.

Jessica Tyson speaking at a recent Brave workshop at Nga Tawa School in Marton. Photo/Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Beauty queen's sex abuse revelations

27 Sep, 2018 5:00am
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Beauty and bravery go hand in hand for Miss World NZ Jessica Tyson of Whanganui.

Wellington artist Oliver Morse with his winning work, House of Dee, at the Quartz Museum of Studio Ceramics in Whanganui. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Devilish touch to ceramics prize winner

26 Sep, 2018 12:00pm
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The devil was in the detail of a winning pottery piece for Oliver Morse.

Whanganui band Late Night Tales are Bayley Blythe (left), Jonathan Stolk, Jack McCoubrie, Cameron Walker, James Rowe and Noah Belchambers. Photo/Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Late night Whanganui Groovers in limelight

25 Sep, 2018 3:00pm
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Young Whanganui musicians making their mark

Popular African drumming teacher Robert Koffie Fugah is returning to Whanganui for a workshop this month. Photo/Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Drum master to return to Whanganui this month

23 Sep, 2018 7:00am
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A chance to learn addictive African drumming in Whanganui.

Lorraine Barnett (left) and Sharon Gordon with a woven work-in-progress by Judy Turner at Marton Arts & Crafts. Photo/Liz Wylie

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Artful Christmas bonanza planned for Marton centre

23 Sep, 2018 5:00am
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Marton artists have a centre to celebrate.

Whanganui Brass junior and senior bands returned triumphant from the recent regional competitions in Wellington. Photo/Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Brass Whanganui impressed judges

21 Sep, 2018 6:00pm
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Young and novice players took top prize at central districts contest

Visiting artist Dave Stewart is working on an installation he hopes will help raise awareness of motorcycle fatalities on New Zealand roads. Photo/ Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Visiting Auckland artist inspired by personal loss

21 Sep, 2018 9:00am
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Motorbike deaths inspire art installation

Union member Jason Harrison holds a placard supporting gender pay parity outside the Whanganui District Court. Photo/ Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Strike action outside Whanganui Courthouse

19 Sep, 2018 3:40pm
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Union says pay offer does not address gender pay gap

Castlecliff couple Mike and Marie Sheppard will be taking a royal tour in their sunny bright camper van next month. Phoro / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

On the road with Harry and Meghan in a camper

19 Sep, 2018 12:30pm
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Whanganui couple buzzing about the royal visit.

Eliza Maxey (left), Zoe Bullock, Manila Malili Malo-Lauano and Malachi Tangira front the cast of Whanganui Intermediate production The Little Mermaid. Photo/Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Underwater magic coming to opera house stage

19 Sep, 2018 10:30am
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Underwater world comes alive on opera house stage.

Robin Hyde and her son, Derek Challis, at Palmerston North in 1931. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Film about writer to have first screening

19 Sep, 2018 10:00am
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A film about writer Robin Hyde is part of the Thoughtful Thursday screening this week.

Nicola Patrick (left), Jennifer Taylor Moore, Amorangi Rayner, Hellen Puhipihi, Dani Lebo, Airini Beautrais and Katie Brown shared inspirational stories at the Her Story dinner at the Grand Hotel

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui women past and present celebrated

18 Sep, 2018 10:00am
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Early campaigner led Whanganui women to vote.

Bill Milbank with some of Joan Grehan's works in the On Behalf exhibition on show at his gallery. Photo/Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Rarely offered works on show at Milbank

16 Sep, 2018 11:00am
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Nazareth collection included for sale

Justine Hand Me That Pencil Godsall with some of her whimsical art and new journal on show at Whanganui Arts at the Centre. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Artist shares tips for making whimsical art

16 Sep, 2018 5:00am
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Journal offers tips and techniques for fanciful work

Amelia Kirk, 8, and Paige Conley, 9, talk to artist Paul Ropiha Bevan about his work now showing at Cooks Gallery. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Youngsters draw inspiration from artist

15 Sep, 2018 9:00am
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Paul Ropiha Bevan exhibition at Cooks Gallery.

Te Karere reporter Eruera Rerekura maintains his Whanganui dialect for national broadcasts. Photo/Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Let's talk about how we say Whanganui

15 Sep, 2018 5:00am
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How you say it depends where you come from

Whanganui born designer Kerry Ranginui is a contestant on the first series of Project Runway NZ. Photo / Supplied

ENTERTAINMENT

Whanganui designer takes to Project Runway

13 Sep, 2018 7:00am
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Kerry Ranginui has designs on Project Runway.

George Matthews in a scene from the documentary film The River is Me. Photo / Supplied

ENTERTAINMENT

The documentary that's making the Whanganui River famous in America

12 Sep, 2018 4:05pm
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Filmmakers tell the world about Whanganui River.

Products from the Whole Mix range made by Speirs Foods in Marton have been selected as finalists in the New Zealand Food Awards. Photo/Bevan Conley.

THE COUNTRY

Healthy fast foods earn place in finals

11 Sep, 2018 7:00pm
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Speirs in the running for national awards

Winning musicians 8 Melodies are Kalani Ranganui (left), Isaac Waitokia-Saggers, Seini Baleinukulala, Mason Maraku, Febelyn Kitongan, Summa Arai and Oceania Marino. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

8 Melodies best band at regional finals

10 Sep, 2018 9:00am
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Young musicians scoop regional awards.

Reviewers say Le Quattro Volte offers an enticing view into a life of simple pleasures. Photo/Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Film promises 'simple pleasures'

9 Sep, 2018 9:00am
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Film celebrates simple pleasures of rustic life

Jim Norris of the Whanganui Fine Arts Collective with some of the works in Katherine Buess' Leaf Lines exhibition. Photo/Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Fresh arrangements at Whanganui gallery

8 Sep, 2018 4:00pm
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Works pay homage to natural forms

NZ Glassworks gallery assistant Jaki Wilkins with Memory Dance by Evelyn Dunstan. Photo/Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

NZ Glassworks celebrates second anniversary

8 Sep, 2018 9:00am
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Glassworks has a lot to celebrate this month

Serjeant Pike Terewi made a commemorative visit to Malaysia and Singapore where he served as a young soldier. Photo/Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui veteran visits Malaysian sites

6 Sep, 2018 1:00pm
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Memories of lost comrades for returning soldier

Ali Harper delivered a riveting performance in Songs for Nobodies at the Royal Wanganui Opera House. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Review: Ali Harper brings five 'nobodies' to life

6 Sep, 2018 12:00pm
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Ten characters portrayed in stunning non-stop show at Wanganui Opera House

Henry Newrick will share his tips and adventures with a Whanganui gathering this Friday. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Confessions of an entrepreneur

5 Sep, 2018 7:00pm
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Afternoon tea with a Whanganui entrepreneur

Auctioneer Brian Hayward and author Murray Crawford making a discovery in a Victorian chest of drawers. Photo/Liz Wylie

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Taranaki war adventures recounted

5 Sep, 2018 1:00pm
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Novel based on fictional manuscript a ripping yarn

The extent of painter Gottfried Lindauer's work is presented in a new book to be launched in Whanganui this week.

NEW ZEALAND

Little-known Pakeha portraits published

4 Sep, 2018 5:00pm
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Woodville historians reveal the extensive range of Lindauer subjects.

Mike Knapp (left), Barry Saunders, Nik Brown and Nick Theobold celebrate the release of Drivin' Wheel with a New Zealand tour. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Warratahs driving their wheels to Whanganui

2 Sep, 2018 9:00am
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Anniversary tour is a celebration of early songs and new compilation.

Simmi Choudhary models one of the wedding gowns from Anna Durning's modern selection at the extravaganza.

LIFESTYLE

Gowns on display for Winter Wonderfest

2 Sep, 2018 6:00am
Quick Read

Winter Wonderfest winds up this weekend with bridal gowns, wellbeing and yoghurt making.

Dave (left), Nathan and Wesley Upfold will perform their spellbinding show at the Royal Wanganui Opera House next week. photo/Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Hypnotic trio back Briar's trip to Russia

1 Sep, 2018 2:41pm
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Spellbinding comedy show for a good cause.