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An albatross from the cover of Paul Gibson's Birds New Zealand book. Photo / Paul Gibson

THE COUNTRY

Bird man to give nature talk

14 Aug, 2018 3:00pm
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New edition of popular bird book on sale on lecture.

Noises Off cast members are Kate WS, Zach Anderson, Michael Whight, Dillon Wagstaff, Sam Forster and Millie Unsworth. Photo/Stuart Munro

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Collegiate students' play within a play

12 Aug, 2018 11:00am
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Students step up for multi-faceted play

Carla Donson and Sarah Williams say the music gigs upstairs at Space will be some of the highlights of Winter Wonderfest. Photo / Stuart Munro

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Winter Wonderfest on its way to Whanganui

12 Aug, 2018 9:00am
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Over 30 events are booked for 2018 Wonderfest in a few days' time.

Whanganui filmakers Kevin and Melita Farley are keen to tel Whanganui stories. Photo / Stuart Munro

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Telling stories of the Whanganui River

12 Aug, 2018 7:00am
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Several film-makers are busy at work in the River City.

Joy Drummond (left), Ian Drummond, Joan Sullivan, Clive Sullivan, Faith Palmer, Alan Palmer, June Lints, Alan Lints, Pauline Muirhead, Dick Muirhead, Doreen Stuthridge and Frank Stuthridge.

LIFESTYLE

What a coincidence - six couples celebrate 60 years together

11 Aug, 2018 8:00am
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All are living at Summerset retirement village.

The Anti 1080 Action Ruapehu group will hold a peaceful protest in Whanganui this weekend. Photo / Supplied

THE COUNTRY

Hikoi planned to protest 1080 drops

9 Aug, 2018 1:00pm
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Peaceful Whanganui protest planned.

Tom Turner will host a group discussion on Brit Bunkley's Ghost Shelter exhibition at the Sarjeant Gallery. Photo / Stuart Munro

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Let's talk about Bunkley exhibition

9 Aug, 2018 10:00am
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Group chat on Bunkley exhibition.

Horizons roadsafe coordinator Glenda Leitao observing traffic at the Guyton St intersection. Photo / Bevan Conley

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Council watchdog appalled at bad driving habits

8 Aug, 2018 6:00pm
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Caution needed while roadworks are completed.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Calendar selections are picture perfect

8 Aug, 2018 4:05pm
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Whanganui moments captured for calendar

Richard Reading, Ewen Stratford and Aaron Potaka with Stratford's work The Cliffs of Rainbow Valley inspired by a trip on the Ghan train. Photo/Bevan Conley

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Stratford and friends hold group show

5 Aug, 2018 7:00am
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Mixed media works in new group show

Bill Milbank with some of the Chang and Trusttum works on show in his Whanganui gallery. Photo/Stuart Munro

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Trusttum and Chang works on show at Milbank

5 Aug, 2018 5:00am
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Return of Trusttum and introducing Chang

Annette Main, Rere Sutherland, Elise Goodge and Lesley Stead are preparing for the Breakfast with Baxter fundraising event. Photo/Liz Wylie

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Breakfast with James K Baxter

4 Aug, 2018 10:00am
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Whanganui project for Baxter sculpture moving closer to reality

The shooting range beneath the Wanganui RSA Club has had an active membership for seventy five years. Bevan Conley.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Shooting club to farewell special venue

4 Aug, 2018 7:00am
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Smallbore shooters will miss their long-held target range

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

'Harmonica man' farewelled

1 Aug, 2018 10:00am
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Whanganui personality will be missed.

A moment of contemplation for the riders attending the hui at Whanganui racecourse.

NEW ZEALAND

Destiny Church Man Up hui pulls big crowd

30 Jul, 2018 7:00am
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A message of self-improvement and love was delivered without pressure to join the church.

Susanne and Pat Clay with one of Kathy Reily's works currently on show at Inkt. Photo/Stuart Munro

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Artists on show at Whanganui shop

29 Jul, 2018 5:00pm
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Art showcased among ink supplies

Laurelle Lomath, Rose McLeod, Elaine Meyer and Tanea Ngapeka at the Re-Vamped group exhibition at Gallery on Guyton. Photo / Stuart Munro

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Group exhibition offers new looks from old

29 Jul, 2018 11:00am
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Group show offers an impressive array of inventive work.

Janice Hird (front), Coleen Weir, Kay Wilkinson, Elly Metekingi, Andrea Penny and Pamela MacLaughlan are wool gathering for their exhibition at Whanganui Arts Centre. Photo/Stuart Munro

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Fibre arts on show at Whanganui Arts Centre

29 Jul, 2018 7:00am
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Traditional arts with modern twists at guild show as natural fibres highlighted.

Mike Street was happy to be relaxing at home with his little dog Zoe after what could have been a heart-stopping incident. Photo/Stuart Munro

NEW ZEALAND

Bus driver leaves passenger stranded in Levin

28 Jul, 2018 4:01pm
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Passenger left unsatisfied by company response to complaint.

Whanganui artist Edith Collier is celebrated with an exhibition of some of her portraits of women at the Sarjeant Gallery.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Collier's portraits reveal women at most intimate

28 Jul, 2018 1:00pm
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Collier portraits show her affinity with subjects.

Wanganui RSA vice president Alan Morris, president Geoff Chowles, Cossi Club president Nancye Thomson and vice president Peter Northway signing the memorandum of understanding. Photo/Stuart Munro

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

New name for amalgamating Whanganui clubs

27 Jul, 2018 2:00pm
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Club merger is full steam ahead

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Artist inspired by tragic tale of former mayor

26 Jul, 2018 4:41pm
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Building distorted monuments in Whanganui

Mike Marsh in his Castlecliff studio. Photo / Bevan Conley

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Dead and fictional rock stars favourites for artist

22 Jul, 2018 10:00am
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Mike Marsh joins Jo Giddens at Space Gallery this month

Marion McCartney has repurposed kauri cupboard doors as both base and frames for some of her paintings. Photo/Bevan Conley

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Interconnections of dark and light in Macartney paintings

21 Jul, 2018 7:00am
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Shining lights in the darkness.

It may have been a great view but this cow needed to be rescued from the cliff face at Mowhanau. Photo / Stuart Munro

NEW ZEALAND

Cowabunga! She's down from the cliff

20 Jul, 2018 5:05pm
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Farmer and dogs rescue stranded cow at Mowhanau.

Lance Corporal Marumaru-Flynn instructs Lance Corporal Joyce during a training exercise in Whanganui. Photo/Stuart Munro

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

NZ Army troops training in urban Whanganui

20 Jul, 2018 5:00pm
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Infantry training mirrors overseas combat

Whanganui East residents say they are fed up with their neighbourhood being used as a race track after a stolen car smashed through this fence. Photo/Stuart Munro

NEW ZEALAND

Stolen car crashes through fence, victim kicked in face

20 Jul, 2018 5:00am
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Speeding drivers a neighbourhood menace, resident says.

Johanna Poole (left) consults Deb Frederikse on her reusable bag selection at the plastic packaging unwrap stall. Photo / Bevan Conley

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Plastic-free event gets good response

18 Jul, 2018 8:00am
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Plastic-free message getting through to shoppers

Samantha Fleming from Marton reading as the character Emily from Our Town was a class winner at the competitions. Photo / Bevan Conley

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Rising stars shine at holiday competitions

17 Jul, 2018 10:00am
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Young performers showed their talents at annual winter holiday competitions in Whanganui.

Trent McInlay broke his back three years ago now he is back racing with his dad Grant. Photo/Bevan Conley

SPORT

Rider wondered if he'd walk again - now he's number one

17 Jul, 2018 5:00am
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Young motocross rider bounces back with a vengeance.

Plunket Health Worker Jhena Hawley with Justin Mulligan and Linda Taumoeanga from the City Mission. Photo/Supplied

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Paying it forward with winter woollies

16 Jul, 2018 2:00pm
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Community getting behind City Mission this winter.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Rooster dumping nothing to crow about

16 Jul, 2018 12:00pm
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Unwanted birds abandoned at Whanganui sites.

St John paramedics help an accident victim at the Horizons staff training day in Whanganui. Photo / Bevan Conley

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Emergency services' accident training

16 Jul, 2018 7:00am
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Emergency services provide training for Horizons staff

Nadia Reid will play the final stop on her High & Lonely tour at Whanganui's Lucky Bar on Sunday night. Photo/Ebony Lamb

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Lucky Bar attracts touring acts

15 Jul, 2018 3:00pm
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We should be so lucky - touring artists flock to Whanganui

Lexus Hirst, 8, receives her award from New Zealand Country Music Association president Michael Tipping. Photo / Supplied

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Country kids take talent to national stage

15 Jul, 2018 11:00am
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Three winners headed for national awards.

The RSA Wanganui building in St Hill Street is on the market as the club prepares to merge with the Wanganui Cosmopolitan Club. Photo / Stuart Munro

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui clubs merger moves to next stage

14 Jul, 2018 11:00am
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Merger follows successful amalgamations of clubs in other centres

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Waimarino awards favour young Whanganui artists

11 Jul, 2018 9:00am
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Quality entries impress judges in Waimarino Art Awards

After 60 years of marriage Douglas and Patricia Nottage still love their Hunterville home. Photo/Bevan Conley

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Hunterville couple celebrate diamond wedding

10 Jul, 2018 5:00pm
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Diamonds are forever for Hunterville couple.

Women's Refuge Whanganui manager Heather accepts a funding boost from advertising consultant Christina Forsyth. Photo / Bevan Conley.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Boost for Women's Refuge Whanganui

10 Jul, 2018 9:00am
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Transport and accommodation priorities for refuge work.

Whanganui Mayor Hamish McDouall presents books to Karma Craven, 8, and Layla Cameron, 7, at Upokongaro School. Photo / Liz Wylie

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Mayor presents books to Upokongaro pupils

9 Jul, 2018 7:00am
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Gift of books helps pupils deal with sad farewells to friends.

Abstract painter Michelle Colson will hold her first exhibition at Fine Arts next week. Photo / Bevan Conley

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Colson's abstract works challenge perceptions

8 Jul, 2018 3:00pm
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New collective member to show at Fine Arts Gallery

Brianne West of Ethique will speak at the Davis Lecture Theatre in Whanganui on Tuesday. Photo/Supplied

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

West brings ethical business advice

8 Jul, 2018 1:11pm
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Businesswoman Brianne West visits Whanganui

Debby and Peter Shepherd invite expressions of interest from Whanganui artists who may like to join them at the Red Door Gallery. Photo/Bevan Conley.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE | Business

Red Door opens into a wonderland of treasures

8 Jul, 2018 11:00am
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Gallery on route for drivers and walkers

Whanganui author Joan Rosier-Jones will launch her new guide book <i>Literary Whanganui</i> this month. Photo/Supplied

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

New guide for Whanganui book lovers launched

8 Jul, 2018 5:00am
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Literary guide offers readers a chance to explore

Mentors Benji Timu and Ariah Kapa (at back) working with Riley Heka (left), Ella Waitokia and Tea McMenamin-Wood at the filmmaking workshop. Photo / Bevan Conley

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Youth get a look through the lens

7 Jul, 2018 7:00pm
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Whanganui youth mentored in filmmaking.

Jutta Humpfer with some of her nylon works in the Sarjeant on the Quay shop. Photo/Stuart Munro.

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui artists shortlisted for Parkin prize

7 Jul, 2018 3:00pm
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Whanganui artists make their marks for drawing award

Pieter Verhoek with his patient Ally the cat at Wanganui Veterinary Services. Photo/Bevan Conley

THE COUNTRY

Whanganui vet wins outstanding service award

5 Jul, 2018 9:00am
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Dr Verhoek was key in establishing the New Zealand Companion Animal Register.

New state houses are being built in Whanganui as part of a Government plan to rebuild housing stock. Photo / Bevan Conley

WANGANUI CHRONICLE | Property

Seven state houses take shape in Whanganui

3 Jul, 2018 11:00am
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Gonville is the site for seven two-bedroomed houses for Housing New Zealand.

Mezzo-Soprano Cecily Shaw will perform with the Wanganui Male Choir at the Central Baptist Church. Photo / Stuart Munro

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Soprano to join male choir for concert

1 Jul, 2018 7:00pm
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Cecily Shaw will sing with Male Choir in Whanganui

Popular touring musician Paul Ubana Jones will play a one-night-only gig in Marton next month. Photo/Supplied

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Ubana Jones to perform at Marton Players Theatre

1 Jul, 2018 1:00pm
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Ubana Jones brings his own brand of blues to Marton

Jasmine Bown (left), Keiran Donnelly, Joshua Taylor, Joana Horne and Sarah Osborne with their works on show in Whanganui. Photo/Stuart Munro

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Visual arts students put on big show at centre

1 Jul, 2018 11:00am
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Five go big with stunning student exhibition

The cleaned and restored Whanganui Lion Monument has been returned and blessed. Photo/Supplied

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui war memorial blessed after restoration

30 Jun, 2018 6:00pm
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Blessing for restored monument

Rotarian Marion Johnston will be inducted as District Governor next Sunday. Photo / Supplied

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Rotarian role a welcome honour

29 Jun, 2018 11:00am
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Combined ceremony will be celebration of prestigious appointment.

St Johns Hill School pupils Wairangi Potaka-Osborne 6, Sophie Bromley 8, and Grace Eastabrook 8, were replanting one of the garden beds at their school. Photo/Stuart Munro

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui business supports trees for school

25 Jun, 2018 1:00pm
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Enviroschool gets a generous tree donation.

Erena Metekingi-Anson (left), Mina Bourke, Ta Piri, Tanea Ngapeka and Rere Sutherland celebrate Puanga with their Transformation exhibition at Gallery on Guyton. Photo / Stuart Munro

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Artists collective celebrates Puaunga

24 Jun, 2018 7:00pm
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Puanga celebrated with group show

From left: Lexus Hirst, 8, Sophie Toyne, 8, Sadie Toyne, 3, Logan Jhaede Jacobs, 7, and Stevie Toyne, 6, will compete at the Muddy River Children's Country Music Awards in Whanganui next month. Photo / Supplied

THE COUNTRY

Young country singers to strut their stuff

24 Jun, 2018 5:02pm
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Young competitors prepare for annual competition.

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

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui model railway open days a hit with children

21 Jun, 2018 5:00pm
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Miniature rail enthusiasts show their best.

Castlecliff residents are baffled about piles of plant matter that appeared on the beach last week. Photo/Lynne Douglas

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Mysterious vegetation on Castlecliff Beach baffles residents

21 Jun, 2018 7:00am
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Massive piles of pant debris washed away.

Politician Adrian Rurawhe took time out to read to pre-schoolers at the Davis Library in Whanganui. Photo / Bevan Conley

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

MP reads te reo books to children as part of library's Puanga celebrations

20 Jun, 2018 4:00pm
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Former All Black and Whanganui police officer Glen Osborne is booked for the next reading.

Mosston School started early for a celebration of puanga and their 140th anniversary last week. Photo / Supplied

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Mosston School marks 140 years

19 Jun, 2018 5:00pm
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Wise owls celebrate 140 years.

Plastic waste for recycling at Whanganui Resource Recovery Centre. Photo/Bevan Conley

WANGANUI CHRONICLE

Editorial: Tread softly Whanganewbies before seeking change

19 Jun, 2018 1:30pm
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Resource centre already provides a great service

Whanganui High School Japanese students performed a traditional dance. Photo / Stuart Munro

LIFESTYLE | Food & Drink

International students share culture and kai

19 Jun, 2018 11:00am
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Community invited to share international festival.