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.
Kerbside recycling coming to Whanganui in July
Households within the service area will receive a set of three crates.
Wanganui Harriers opening day marks start of club's 99th year
Wanganui Harrier Club’s opening day for 2024 was held on Saturday, April 6.
UCOL Whanganui Te Pūkenga gathered 188 ākonga (students) for Graduation
UCOL Whanganui Te Pūkenga gathered 188 ākonga (students) for Graduation.
Bangers to Bluff charity car rally stop in Whanganui
Bangers to Bluff charity car rally stop in Whanganui
Whanganui Collegiate School raises $4000 for RDA
Whanganui Collegiate School raises $4000 for Riding for the Disabled
School holiday activities on at museum
Free craft and storytime activities for children during the school holidays.
Swimmer Ziva Bunker in record-breaking form
Ziva Bunker was back in action at the recent South Island junior championships.
Deputy mayor to front LTP information sessions
Whanganui's average rate rise is expected to be in the region of 10.6 per cent
Musical extravaganza with Cinematic Brass in Whanganui
Brass Whanganui is set to enchant audiences with its upcoming concert.
Experience the magic of male voices and the joy of a mixed choir
The New Zealand Male Choir is returning to Whanganui to perform in concert.
Whanganui church musician’s plea for accredited work
Church musician’s plea for accredited work
New homes needed urgently for Kaimanawa horses
There's an urgent call to rehome Kaimanawa wild horses.
History Day at Brunswick School leaves an impression
History Day at Brunswick School leaves an impression.
Delight for kids racing in Kiwi Kids Mountain Bike series
Kiwi Kids Mountain Bike series held around Whanganui.
UCOL Whanganui supporting pilot success in one-of-a-kind partnership
UCOL Whanganui supporting pilot success in one-of-a-kind partnership
Top-quality heritage artwork to be auctioned
The large oil painting by H.W. Kirkwood depicts Port Fitzroy, Great Barrier Island,
Red carpet for 95 artists and guests
A staggering 95 artists were at the launch of Whanganui’s annual Artists Open Studios.
Rare issues of Whanganui Collegiate Magazine up for Auction
Rare Wanganui Collegian presentation volumes to be auctioned
Interns given big break at New Zealand Glassworks
Nathan Moore and Bindi Nimmo are the interns on a programme funded by Creative NZ.
River City Wheelrace held in Whanganui attracted riders from as far as Cambridge
Whanganui's Velodrome was well used on Saturday to host the annual River City Wheelrace.
Vodka distilling using surplus baking goods in Whanganui
Vodka distilling using surplus baking goods in Whanganui
Biggest Medieval Fayre yet was held at St Anthony’s School , Whanganui
Biggest ever Medieval Fayre at St Anthony's School, Whanganui.
Whanganui Velodrome returns with River City Wheelrace
The prestigious event should attract cyclists from far and wide.
Sarjeant Gallery named a NatGeo ‘Best of the World’ pick for 2024
The gallery is profiled in National Geographic’s 20 ‘Best Cultural Spots’ in the world.
Wanganui Surf Lifeguard Service Inc’s $16,000 windfall
Wanganui Surf Lifeguard Service Inc received $16,000 from event
Whanganui Collegiate School 2024 Heads of School and 2023 Dux
What head students plan for the year
Whanganui's 12th Plumber Dan Soapbox Derby cleaned up by father and son from Tauranga
Whanganui's 12th Plumber Dan Soapbox Derby cleaned up by father and son from Tauranga.
Mangamahu mail run heartbeat of community
Riding along with the Mangamahu mail run was an unforgettable experience.
New directors of hockey and netball at Whanganui Collegiate School
Whanganui Collegiate appoints Jay Punga and Elise Niu as directors of hockey and netball
Top nine jet sprint boats topple like dominos
An action-packed day of racing at the Shelter View Jetsprint Track.
Velodrome launch attracts riders from Wellington and Cambridge
Whanganui's Accoya-surfaced velodrome hailed as among world's best.
Whanganui’s best sprint kayakers pose with Dame Lisa Carrington
Whanganui’s best sprint kayakers take time out for a photo with Lisa Carrington
Touching presentation at Whanganui Camera Club's annual awards night
Guest speaker Rachel Garland gave a touching presentation at Whanganui Camera Club Awards
Guide dog Julz lands on her paws in Whanganui
Julz is the only guide dog working in Whanganui with Sarah Fallen, who is legally blind.
Gonville Library and Community Centre awards and accolades
Celebrating Gonville's community volunteers
Whanganui is ripe for development with B Corp
Benefit corporation framework looks at five main areas of business performance.
Whanganui's Fest of Cultural Unity event brought out the people in great numbers
The 2023 Fest of Cultural Unity event had 21 ethnically diverse food stallholders.
Whanganui artist in international limelight
Whanganui artist accepted into this year’s Rencontres Internationales Paris/Berlin
New Zealand Glassworks awarded internship funding for 2024
New Zealand Glassworks receives funding for nurturing glass artists.
Soirée in the hot shop charity evening
A glass platter was blown, spun and auctioned for charity at NZ Glassworks in Whanganui.
New Zealand’s inline speed skating team recently competed at the World Champs
The New Zealand inline speed skating team recently competed at the World Champs
IDEA Services opened its Wharenui with a performance by Te Timatanga o Whanganui
IDEA Services opened its Wharenui with a performance by Te Timatanga o Whanganui
Legacy medals for rowers presented in Whanganui
Legacy medals were presented to New Zealand representative rowers in Whanganui.
Around 4000 ceramic pots are housed at New Zealand’s only museum of studio ceramics, Quartz, in Whanganui
Quartz, Museum of Studio Ceramics in Whanganui is unique in New Zealand
Pasifika Performance put on at St Marcellin School in Whanganui
A Pasifika performance was put on by students at St Marcellin School on September 21.
Alarm Watch scoops national award
Firm awarded for "outstanding staff retention and staff development programme".
Election 2023: Whanganui hopefuls front up in Fordell
Rural Women NZ Fordell/Mangamahu Branch hosted a meet-the-candidates evening at Fordell.
Whanganui Pasifika ECE service impresses candidates
National list candidate Agnes Loheni at Born & Raised Pasifika Early Childhood Centre.
The Waimarie is once again extending its operating season
Paddle steamer Waimarie began cruising again on Saturday, September 2.
Turning the tide for public transport
Better Whanganui public transport is a passion for professional musician Anthonie Tonnon.
Whanganui Montessori Pre-School will be on the move at the end of 2024, looking for a new home
Whanganui Montessori Pre-School needs a new home by the end of 2024
National and international opportunities for students at UCOL Te Pukenga Whanganui
UCOL Te Pukenga Whanganui, held a successful open day on Wednesday, August 9.
Cambridge coming to Whanganui Collegiate
The secondary school will replace NCEA Level 1 with Cambridge International Education.
Rotary presents humanitarian award to local orthopaedic surgeon
Humanitarian Project award was presented to Dr John van Dalen, a Whanganui surgeon.
Whanganui family affair at World speed skating championships
Whanganui speedskater will be competing at the World Speed Skating Champs
“East Town Railway Workshops” is Laraine Sole’s 35th book
“East Town Railway Workshops” is bok 35 for author.
Travel: Paloma Gardens, Moto 71 and pottery a ‘must-see’
Paloma Gardens, unique tourist attraction, lies in the valleys near Fordell, Whanganui
Why Sarjeant on the Quay is set to close
Sarjeant on the Quay, in Whanganui, will close permanently to the public on June 30.
Farmers take protest march to Parliament
"Farmers are very clever, there were some great signs."
M. bovis outbreak: Farmers warned to winter over
Farmers told it will be 'some time' before a decision is made on fighting the disease.
Drone joins search for missing Pahiatua woman
More people and equipment added on ninth day of search for Lizzie.
Meet Gentleman Jack: Our oldest vet
Jack Martin ended his war service beside the Egyptian pyramids - waiting to go home.
Manawatu Gorge will never reopen - NZTA
Manawatu Gorge closed indefinitely by seismic risks and the effects of water.
NZ First MP blasts Manawatu Gorge replacement proposals
NZTA briefings on 13 options for the crumbling state highway labeled a PR exercise.
Newsmakers face the scrapheap
Pair of flatbed presses left a lasting impression of the history of New Zealand.