Local Whanganui news
Iconic plant of the Whanganui sand country
Planting of matagouri, an iconic plant of the Whanganui sand country.
Philippa Baker-Hogan: Championing the benefits of an active community
OPINION: Sport and recreation facilities are next in line.
Carols by Candlelight 75th event in Whanganui 'spectactular'
Whanganui’s 75th annual Carols by Candlelight event
Amdram performs ‘The Mousetrap’ - in Whanganui for the first time
The dress rehearsal for Agatha Christie’s classic play was flawless.
Art by the River opens with a panache
Whanganui’s newest art gallery opened in style on Friday.
‘What if I lived loud? What if I took up space?’
Nixon Street Recordings will release the Whanganui Songwriters 2024 Album
Artworks by Whanganui UCOL staff and alumni chosen for Surface Design Association Exhibition
UCOL is proud to celebrate lecturer Kate Sellar and recent graduate Wouna le Roux's art.
Grand opening for Laird Park netball courts after resurfacing
Patron and life member Valerie cut the ribbon to open the eight renewed courts.
Whanganui artists win Supreme Award for sculpture
Collaborative work for winning “Cenotaph for a Snail”.
Photo exhibition showcases camera club work
Whanganui Camera Club recently took part in the Wellington Interclub Print Battle.
Whanganui Bridge to Bridge race launches summer rowing season
The season-opening regatta is focused on big-boat racing and a great endurance test.
Rural news
'Feather in our cap': Norsewear wins Defence Force sock deal
'It’s security for everyone here when you pick up a contract like that.'
The Country: What's Fonterra up to in Shanghai?
Christopher Luxon, Richard Allen, Anna Nelson, Lucas Fuess, and James Denholm.
'We had a cracker': Stud farms enjoy 100% bull sale rate
Gold Creek averages $11,675, Kerrah $12,099 to kick-start bull sales season.
Lifestyle news
Top picks for thriving gardens in dry conditions
OPINION: Now is a great time to make new shrub and tree plantings.
Opinion: Your guide to planting a productive winter garden
Broccoli planted now will be ready in August, cauliflowers in September.
Opinion: Why camellias are the star of your autumn garden
Comment: Early flowering camellias are popular for hedges and patio areas.
Car news and advice
Mercedes-AMG E 53 hybrid: NZ pricing, specification
It's a PHEV, but a very different kind to Mercedes-AMG's complex 63-series models.
One-off Porsche 910 prototype hits auction with $2.5m buzz
Only around 30 examples were ever produced, and this one is the original.
BMW M3 Competition Touring review: wildest of wagons
The M3 has gone very hard-core. But it's also now finally a wagon.
OneRoof property news
Auckland's hottest street - family home with $4.2m CV sells in 48 hours
Another house on the same street found a buyer in just three days.
Bitcoin home sells for dollars after seller rejects higher offer in the wrong kind of crypto
First-home buyers snap up brick and tile unit in South Auckland for $630,000.
Tony Alexander: What Kiwis should expect from the ‘bad luck’ Budget
Why the economic outlook could challenge the need for optimism.
More from Whanganui Midweek
Plumber Dan Duck Race ticks off ninth year in Whanganui
All proceeds from ticket sales over the years go to community services agency Jigsaw.
Carols by Candlelight returns to Whanganui
The carols will be organised by the Rotary Club of Whanganui North.
Ropes and chains handy on steep slopes
Wanganui Tramping Club teamed up with its Taumarunui counterpart.
Whanganui Parks and Reserves quiz
What do you know about Whanganui's parks and reserves?
Let the good times roll for final club night of 2024
Whanganui Musicians Club to showcase local talent one more time this year.
Ella shedding the locks for charity
Ella Dickison is going to shave her dreadlocks this month for charity
Vintage Weekend visitors spoilt for choice
Over 30 vintage-themed events and attractions during Vintage Weekend.
Plans build following Japanese engagements from Whanganui secondary schools
Three local high schools promoted themselves in Tokyo.
Three years in the making, Little Ruru album release soon
Little Ruru the album, will be released on December 8, across digital platforms.
Whanganui Jazz Club season finale
Whanganui Jazz Club has invited back the Whanganui Jazz Orchestra and Joel Williams.
Brass Whanganui bringing Christmas Magic to the city
Brass Whanganui plans a Christmas concert this Sunday afternoon.
UCOL Whanganui Design & Arts Student Exhibition DnA24
Now in its 7th year, DnA24 showcases a diverse range of works.
Slimmed-down Whanganui Summer Programme
The Whanganui Summer Programme will run in January
Amdram history spans 150 years in Whanganui
Amdram Theatre's 150th Reunion in Whanganui.