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Steve Carle
Editor - Whanganui Midweek
Whanganui

Steve Carle is editor of the Whanganui Midweek.

We are your advocate, Aotearoa. Uncovering stories that matter, asking hard-hitting questions of those in power, live-blogging sport events, monitoring the highs and lows of the NZX and providing Premium expert opinion and analysis. Bringing you distinctive, quality journalism and breaking news from across New Zealand and around the world. With specialists working together to create indepth reads, engaging video, and unmissable podcasts.

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Amdram performs ‘The Mousetrap’ - in Whanganui for the first time
New Zealand

Amdram performs ‘The Mousetrap’ - in Whanganui for the first time

08 Dec 07:27 PM
Art by the River opens with a panache
New Zealand

Art by the River opens with a panache

08 Dec 06:24 AM

Whanganui’s newest art gallery opened in style on Friday.

Vintage Weekend visitors spoilt for choice
New Zealand

Vintage Weekend visitors spoilt for choice

27 Nov 02:11 AM

Over 30 vintage-themed events and attractions during Vintage Weekend.

Three years in the making, Little Ruru album release soon
New Zealand

Three years in the making, Little Ruru album release soon

25 Nov 09:59 PM

Little Ruru the album, will be released on December 8, across digital platforms.

'Jewel in the Crown' Sarjeant Gallery reopening historic occasion for Whanganui
New Zealand

'Jewel in the Crown' Sarjeant Gallery reopening historic occasion for Whanganui

11 Nov 03:59 AM

'Today we also open the doors wide to the world.'

Book review: Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery A Whanganui biography
New Zealand

Book review: Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery A Whanganui biography

04 Nov 01:24 AM

Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery A Whanganui biography

Morris Dancing in Whanganui - Q & A
New Zealand

Morris Dancing in Whanganui - Q & A

17 Oct 12:47 AM

Aaron Bosch from Phoenix Morris Dancers in New Plymouth explains the tradition.

Oliver! proves a glorious hit with audience
New Zealand

Oliver! proves a glorious hit with audience

13 Oct 11:32 PM

Oliver! production amazes the audience in Amdram's 150th year.

‘Magnificent’ strawberries from Whanganui exported to Vietnam
New Zealand

‘Magnificent’ strawberries from Whanganui exported to Vietnam

04 Oct 01:23 AM

Windermere Berry Farm opens its cafe on October 14 and is looking for export markets.

Fitzgerald brothers reign at Totalspan awards
New Zealand

Fitzgerald brothers reign at Totalspan awards

03 Oct 09:46 PM

Whanganui's Fitzgerald brothers dominate Totalspan building awards

Highest-ranking black belt white stripe in NZ for child in Red Boat Kung-fu Wanganui
New Zealand

Highest-ranking black belt white stripe in NZ for child in Red Boat Kung-fu Wanganui

30 Sep 09:14 PM

Three other students also ranked.

Launching of National Royal Enfield Riders Club
New Zealand

Launching of National Royal Enfield Riders Club

20 Sep 02:30 AM

The Royal Enfield Riders Club of New Zealand was officially launched in Whanganui

Feral animals are costing farmers a fortune - survey
New Zealand

Feral animals are costing farmers a fortune - survey

29 Aug 11:22 PM

Feral goats, pigs, deer and other wild animals are costing farmers at least $13m a year.

Pipe dream closer as plumber takes out regional top spot
New Zealand

Pipe dream closer as plumber takes out regional top spot

26 Aug 12:49 AM

Young Plumber of the Year national final next for Whanganui's Louis Devine.

Portrait of Jane Winstone unveiled
New Zealand

Portrait of Jane Winstone unveiled

09 Aug 01:14 AM

Winstone was a pioneering New Zealand aviator.

School honours teacher aide's 25 years of service
New Zealand

School honours teacher aide's 25 years of service

08 Aug 08:19 AM

St Marcellin School hails 'excellent teacher aide, staff member and colleague'.

Elevator tunnel party takes experience to ‘next level’
New Zealand

Elevator tunnel party takes experience to ‘next level’

08 Aug 07:56 AM

Special events celebrate the 105th birthday of Whanganui’s Durie Hill Elevator.

Missing AED replaced through generosity of Whanganui Coastguard
New Zealand

Missing AED replaced through generosity of Whanganui Coastguard

07 Aug 02:31 AM

Whanganui Coastguard has stepped up to replace a stolen AED at Unichem in Springvale.

Triumph motorcycle owners fly the British flag in Whanganui
New Zealand

Triumph motorcycle owners fly the British flag in Whanganui

05 Aug 03:47 AM

Triumph motorcycle owners in Whanganui are well-catered for.

Whanganui church to mark 150 years
New Zealand

Whanganui church to mark 150 years

04 Aug 09:57 PM

Westmere Presbyterian Memorial Church preparing to celebrate its 150th birthday.

Kaitoke School's new bus gets big tick from students
New Zealand

Kaitoke School's new bus gets big tick from students

02 Aug 01:19 AM

Kaitoke School’s new bus has been a work in progress for the past six years.

Bolivia proves winning hand for Wanganui Women's Club
New Zealand

Bolivia proves winning hand for Wanganui Women's Club

01 Aug 08:37 AM

Card games among the activities that bring members together.

Newton smashes New Zealand U16 record for indoor rowing marathon
New Zealand

Newton smashes New Zealand U16 record for indoor rowing marathon

29 Jul 03:15 AM

The Whanganui teen made his mark in fine style and there's more to come, his coach says.

Proposal to sell Club Metro premises in Whanganui
New Zealand

Proposal to sell Club Metro premises in Whanganui

26 Jul 03:16 AM

Club Metro to explore the potential sale of the club property in Whanganui

Whanganui’s 55th Coin and Stamp Fair a must-see
New Zealand

Whanganui’s 55th Coin and Stamp Fair a must-see

24 Jul 10:29 PM

Rare coins, stamps and collectables are on the radar.

Amazing development for junior squash players in Whanganui
New Zealand

Amazing development for junior squash players in Whanganui

21 Jul 09:47 PM

Youngsters try their hand at squash.

Indoor rowing and biking: Fundraiser will see attempt at marathon record
New Zealand

Indoor rowing and biking: Fundraiser will see attempt at marathon record

18 Jul 12:03 AM

Teenagers Jake Newton and William Herd will be erging at Aramoho Whanganui Rowing Club.

Spin-in open day in Whanganui features scarf competition
New Zealand

Spin-in open day in Whanganui features scarf competition

17 Jul 10:16 PM

Creative Fibre Whanganui is holding its biennial Spin-in and Open Day.

Whanganui Volunteer of the Month - Janet Wakeling
New Zealand

Whanganui Volunteer of the Month - Janet Wakeling

15 Jul 09:54 PM

She is known affectionately as 'The Jar Queen'.

Road cycling series returns to Whanganui
New Zealand

Road cycling series returns to Whanganui

15 Jul 02:31 AM

Whanganui Cycling Club has begun its first road racing series since the Covid pandemic.

Teen paddler at world canoe sprint in Bulgaria
New Zealand

Teen paddler at world canoe sprint in Bulgaria

15 Jul 01:56 AM

Angus Sewell is competing in the world junior U18 canoe sprint racing regatta in Bulgaria.

The Bitches’ Box entertainment for rural community
New Zealand

The Bitches’ Box entertainment for rural community

01 Jul 10:01 PM

The Bitches’ Box’s fourth live show.

Opening Āta Whakarongo exhibition in Whanganui
New Zealand

Opening Āta Whakarongo exhibition in Whanganui

30 Jun 11:35 PM

Opening Āta Whakarongo exhibition in Whanganui

Pūanga at Carlton School dedicated to cultural diversity
New Zealand

Pūanga at Carlton School dedicated to cultural diversity

30 Jun 10:00 PM

Pūanga celebration at Carlton School is dedicated to our cultural diversity

Cycling in as new school bike track opens for keen riders at Castlecliff School
New Zealand

Cycling in as new school bike track opens for keen riders at Castlecliff School

27 Jun 03:45 AM

Castlecliff Schooll bike track completed

Whanganui furniture maker ‘victim of own success’
New Zealand

Whanganui furniture maker ‘victim of own success’

21 Jun 02:52 AM

Family firm Willgraeme stands by its ethos of quality first.

Whanganui schools compete in chamber music competition
New Zealand

Whanganui schools compete in chamber music competition

12 Jun 11:37 PM

Annual schools chamber music contest held

‘Crowning of Mary’ at St Anthony’s School, Whanganui
New Zealand

‘Crowning of Mary’ at St Anthony’s School, Whanganui

10 Jun 04:18 AM

'We crown Mary to honour her because she is the mother of Jesus.'

Whanganui Volunteer of the Month meeting the needs of others
New Zealand

Whanganui Volunteer of the Month meeting the needs of others

10 Jun 02:10 AM

Azian Zulkifli is volunteer of the month

Inspired by Captain Tom: 99-year-old fundraising for three charities educated at Whanganui Collegiate
New Zealand

Inspired by Captain Tom: 99-year-old fundraising for three charities educated at Whanganui Collegiate

22 May 10:22 PM

Whanganui Collegiate Old Boy to walk 100km for fundraising.

Chivalry falls on community-minded senior in Whanganui
New Zealand

Chivalry falls on community-minded senior in Whanganui

22 May 03:40 AM

Whanganui man Arch Roebuck didn't have to pay for his shopping at Countdown last Friday.

Carl Bates MP impressed at Whanganui Creative Space
New Zealand

Carl Bates MP impressed at Whanganui Creative Space

20 May 03:14 AM

Visiting Whanganui Creative Space studio on Monday, May 20, was Whanganui MP Carl Bates.

How a Mangamahu farmer changed the sheep farming equation
New Zealand

How a Mangamahu farmer changed the sheep farming equation

13 May 05:00 PM

Sheep farming is now less work and less expensive with esheep

Morgan sports cars to gather in Whanganui
New Zealand

Morgan sports cars to gather in Whanganui

02 May 10:54 PM

The Morgan Sports Car Club will be in Whanganui next weekend.

Whanganui's Lanterns on the Awa to be held this Saturday
New Zealand

Whanganui's Lanterns on the Awa to be held this Saturday

22 Apr 02:30 AM

A cultural extravaganza, Lanterns on the Awa will be held in Whanganui this week.

Royal Enfield riders from around the North Island join Whanganui owners
New Zealand

Royal Enfield riders from around the North Island join Whanganui owners

19 Apr 01:45 AM

Royal Enfield is the world’s oldest motorcycle brand

People from around the world enjoy visit to museum in Whanganui
New Zealand

People from around the world enjoy visit to museum in Whanganui

17 Apr 03:44 AM

Whanganui’s Regional Museum is a treasure house well worth visiting.

Kerbside recycling coming to Whanganui in July
New Zealand

Kerbside recycling coming to Whanganui in July

14 Apr 11:42 PM

Households within the service area will receive a set of three crates.

Wanganui Harriers opening day marks start of club's 99th year
New Zealand

Wanganui Harriers opening day marks start of club's 99th year

12 Apr 04:31 AM

Wanganui Harrier Club’s opening day for 2024 was held on Saturday, April 6.

UCOL Whanganui Te Pūkenga gathered 188 ākonga (students) for Graduation
New Zealand

UCOL Whanganui Te Pūkenga gathered 188 ākonga (students) for Graduation

11 Apr 03:15 AM

UCOL Whanganui Te Pūkenga gathered 188 ākonga (students) for Graduation.

Bangers to Bluff charity car rally stop in Whanganui
New Zealand

Bangers to Bluff charity car rally stop in Whanganui

11 Apr 02:41 AM

Bangers to Bluff charity car rally stop in Whanganui

Whanganui Collegiate School raises $4000 for RDA
New Zealand

Whanganui Collegiate School raises $4000 for RDA

09 Apr 09:02 PM

Whanganui Collegiate School raises $4000 for Riding for the Disabled

School holiday activities on at museum
New Zealand

School holiday activities on at museum

08 Apr 10:53 PM

Free craft and storytime activities for children during the school holidays.

Swimmer Ziva Bunker in record-breaking form
New Zealand

Swimmer Ziva Bunker in record-breaking form

08 Apr 10:51 PM

Ziva Bunker was back in action at the recent South Island junior championships.

Deputy mayor to front LTP information sessions
New Zealand

Deputy mayor to front LTP information sessions

05 Apr 12:43 AM

Whanganui's average rate rise is expected to be in the region of 10.6 per cent

Musical extravaganza with Cinematic Brass in Whanganui
New Zealand

Musical extravaganza with Cinematic Brass in Whanganui

04 Apr 11:01 PM

Brass Whanganui is set to enchant audiences with its upcoming concert.

Experience the magic of male voices and the joy of a mixed choir
New Zealand

Experience the magic of male voices and the joy of a mixed choir

02 Apr 03:10 AM

The New Zealand Male Choir is returning to Whanganui to perform in concert.

Whanganui church musician’s plea for accredited work
New Zealand

Whanganui church musician’s plea for accredited work

27 Mar 08:37 PM

Church musician’s plea for accredited work

New homes needed urgently for Kaimanawa horses
New Zealand

New homes needed urgently for Kaimanawa horses

26 Mar 01:40 AM

There's an urgent call to rehome Kaimanawa wild horses.

History Day at Brunswick School leaves an impression
New Zealand

History Day at Brunswick School leaves an impression

25 Mar 01:27 AM

History Day at Brunswick School leaves an impression.

Delight for kids racing in Kiwi Kids Mountain Bike series
New Zealand

Delight for kids racing in Kiwi Kids Mountain Bike series

20 Mar 10:59 PM

Kiwi Kids Mountain Bike series held around Whanganui.

UCOL Whanganui supporting pilot success in one-of-a-kind partnership
New Zealand

UCOL Whanganui supporting pilot success in one-of-a-kind partnership

19 Mar 02:26 AM

UCOL Whanganui supporting pilot success in one-of-a-kind partnership

Top-quality heritage artwork to be auctioned
New Zealand

Top-quality heritage artwork to be auctioned

18 Mar 10:21 PM

The large oil painting by H.W. Kirkwood depicts Port Fitzroy, Great Barrier Island,

Red carpet for 95 artists and guests
New Zealand

Red carpet for 95 artists and guests

18 Mar 02:13 AM

A staggering 95 artists were at the launch of Whanganui’s annual Artists Open Studios.

Rare issues of Whanganui Collegiate Magazine up for Auction
New Zealand

Rare issues of Whanganui Collegiate Magazine up for Auction

10 Mar 10:31 PM

Rare Wanganui Collegian presentation volumes to be auctioned

Interns given big break at New Zealand Glassworks
New Zealand

Interns given big break at New Zealand Glassworks

05 Mar 02:16 AM

Nathan Moore and Bindi Nimmo are the interns on a programme funded by Creative NZ.

Bullocks get set to make low-carbon concrete
New Zealand

Bullocks get set to make low-carbon concrete

28 Feb 01:07 AM

Bullocks to make low-carbon concrete.

River City Wheelrace held in Whanganui  attracted riders from as far as Cambridge
New Zealand

River City Wheelrace held in Whanganui attracted riders from as far as Cambridge

26 Feb 07:22 AM

Whanganui's Velodrome was well used on Saturday to host the annual River City Wheelrace.

Vodka distilling using surplus baking goods in Whanganui
New Zealand

Vodka distilling using surplus baking goods in Whanganui

26 Feb 01:48 AM

Vodka distilling using surplus baking goods in Whanganui

Biggest Medieval Fayre yet was held at St Anthony’s School , Whanganui
New Zealand

Biggest Medieval Fayre yet was held at St Anthony’s School , Whanganui

19 Feb 06:59 AM

Biggest ever Medieval Fayre at St Anthony's School, Whanganui.

Whanganui Velodrome returns with River City Wheelrace
New Zealand

Whanganui Velodrome returns with River City Wheelrace

16 Feb 01:24 AM

The prestigious event should attract cyclists from far and wide.

Sarjeant Gallery named a NatGeo ‘Best of the World’ pick for 2024
New Zealand

Sarjeant Gallery named a NatGeo ‘Best of the World’ pick for 2024

13 Feb 10:07 PM

The gallery is profiled in National Geographic’s 20 ‘Best Cultural Spots’ in the world.

Wanganui Surf Lifeguard Service Inc’s $16,000 windfall
New Zealand

Wanganui Surf Lifeguard Service Inc’s $16,000 windfall

12 Feb 12:32 AM

Wanganui Surf Lifeguard Service Inc received $16,000 from event

Whanganui Collegiate School 2024 Heads of School and 2023 Dux
New Zealand

Whanganui Collegiate School 2024 Heads of School and 2023 Dux

25 Jan 01:26 AM

What head students plan for the year

Whanganui's 12th Plumber Dan Soapbox Derby cleaned up by father and son from Tauranga
New Zealand

Whanganui's 12th Plumber Dan Soapbox Derby cleaned up by father and son from Tauranga

24 Jan 10:43 PM

Whanganui's 12th Plumber Dan Soapbox Derby cleaned up by father and son from Tauranga.

Mangamahu mail run heartbeat of community
New Zealand

Mangamahu mail run heartbeat of community

17 Jan 02:36 AM

Riding along with the Mangamahu mail run was an unforgettable experience.

New directors of hockey and netball at Whanganui Collegiate School
New Zealand

New directors of hockey and netball at Whanganui Collegiate School

09 Jan 02:47 AM

Whanganui Collegiate appoints Jay Punga and Elise Niu as directors of hockey and netball

Top nine jet sprint boats topple like dominos
New Zealand

Top nine jet sprint boats topple like dominos

07 Jan 09:31 PM

An action-packed day of racing at the Shelter View Jetsprint Track.

Velodrome launch attracts riders from Wellington and Cambridge
New Zealand

Velodrome launch attracts riders from Wellington and Cambridge

17 Dec 07:37 PM

Whanganui's Accoya-surfaced velodrome hailed as among world's best.

Whanganui’s best sprint kayakers pose with Dame Lisa Carrington
New Zealand

Whanganui’s best sprint kayakers pose with Dame Lisa Carrington

14 Dec 08:55 PM

Whanganui’s best sprint kayakers take time out for a photo with Lisa Carrington

Touching presentation at Whanganui Camera Club's annual awards night
New Zealand

Touching presentation at Whanganui Camera Club's annual awards night

10 Dec 09:20 PM

Guest speaker Rachel Garland gave a touching presentation at Whanganui Camera Club Awards

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