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Reflexology courses afoot in Whanganui
Julie Dean discovered reflexology about 29 years ago when she studied as a naturopath.
Volunteer enjoys working with the police and his team
Wanganui Community Patrol chairman Phil Mulcahy is Volunteer of the Month.
Physiotherapists part of Whanganui community
M&N Physio delivers a community focus.
4 Barrack St a treat in Artists Open Studios
Pauline Allomes and Simone Jacquat join artistic forces again.
Never too busy to volunteer
“The phone’s going all the time, and if it’s not going, you’re in trouble.”
Poetry book launched in Whanganui
Renae Williams and Chloe McCartan drop in to Lockett Gallery.
The Foxhole is becoming the place to go after a week's work
Ridgway Park is the place to be on a Friday after work.
Players shine in Merry Wives of Windsor
The Merry Wives of Windsor delights al fresco crowd
Whanganui Regional Museum Showcase: An artistic weapon
A carved rifle features as this week's Whanganui Regional Museum Showcase.
Coral forms basis of new La Fiesta exhibition
Make a Mark studio is exhibiting at the Community Arts Centre.
Hello Comedy sees a real future for comedy in Whanganui
Hello Comedy Showcase next month
Volunteer of the Month has always been busy
Kath Pinker is Volunteer of the Month.
Netting 90 years at the table
Wanganui Table Tennis Association to celebrate 90 years.
Council fronts up to Friends of the Opera House over urgent safety work
Major theatre upgrade prompts meeting - but reception was mixed.
Police dogs Zeus and Ace: Read all about them
Sergeant Sue Burridge is a writer inspired by operational police dogs.
Quilt exhibition inspired by books
A quilt exhibition at Lockett Gallery is inspired by books.
Wanganui Tech Old Boys Rugby Club: 100 years and a final celebration
TCOBRFC will have their last hurrah on King's Birthday Weekend.
La Fiesta movie screening a fundraiser for Rural Women
Movie at Embassy 3 is a Rural Women fundraiser
The 50th Clubs New Zealand Men’s Outdoor Bowls National Championships will be hosted by Whanganui's St John’s Club
320 visiting bowlers are coming to Whanganui
Ladies Who Lift - a La Fiesta event
Learn how not to fear the idea of weightlifting for women
More than 10k raised by Farmers in Whanganui for local hospice
Christmas fundraising at Farmers raised $10,662 for Hospice Whanganui.
Lynn Teki's historic collection finally up for sale
Valuable items from Whanganui's history are now on the market.
Community Education a valuable service
Community Education Whanganui geared for new year.
Rare moa egg subject of this month's WRM Showcase
One of 36 whole moa eggs that still exist is held by the Whanganui Regional Museum.
Three generations exhibit at The Boring Gallery
The Boring Gallery has been open since January 9. Most items are for sale.
Space Studio and Gallery is ready for another busy year
Space Studio and Gallery is ready for another busy year
Stories and photos sought for new book on Eastown Workshops
Stories and pictures are needed for new book.
The Pottery Place NZ, where Laura, aka Lulu, finds her passion
Laura at The Pottery Place NZ gets ready for Vintage Weekend.
Patrick McKenna opens second-hand bookshop in Bulls
It will grow into a really good bookshop, but the real attraction is Patrick.
Whanganui Vintage Weekend with everything retro this weekend
Whanganui Vintage Weekend organising all done. Let's party!
Vintage at Victoria Court opens for Vintage Weekend
Heather Cotton opens Vintage at Victoria Court
Did you know Connie Missen of Castlecliff?
Rick Rudd would like to know more about Connie Missen, potter of Whanganui.
Talented performer is going places
Jessie O'Connor takes flight for performing arts study in Melbourne.
Harakeke Christmas tree adorns Whanganui New World
Kaitoke School Christmas tree raises funds for Cancer Society.
Exhibition exploring Māori-themed 'what if?' in art quite extraordinary
Momotuhi ngutu (lip font) exhibition is on at Space Studio and Gallery.
TT titles up for grabs on Boxing Day at Cemetery Circuit
Everything is back on track for Boxing Day, with a few extras for good measure.
Thanks to all for another great year at Whanganui Midweek
Midweek thanks all who helped in 2022.
Soldiers' first-hand account of world wars
Two soldiers' accounts of their wars and the part they played.
Art Collective displays work in coffee house
Art inspired by nature on display at Yellow House
Tami Neilson to headline
Tami Neilson's Sunday night concert is a boost for Vintage Weekend
Hospice Christmas Night Market this Sunday
Big Hospice Whanganui fundraiser has something for everyone.
Rain stays away for the parade’s big day
Big turnout and no rain for Christmas parade.
Whanganui kids do well at PCT in Auckland
A team of four from Whanganui competed in an Auckland Police Competency Test,
Kindergarten celebrates its 50th birthday
Barsanti Kindergarten holds anniversary event.
Mary Ann Lamont's book now in Braille for her grandson
Did You See the Love printed in Braille by Blind Low Vision NZ
Saskia Knight aims high with her uni job
Saskia Knight has set herself a big target.
Dancers bring the magic to life
Shirley McDouall School of Dance impressed with Coppelia
Traditional ballet has lots of added modern elements
Shirley McDouall School of Dance presents Coppelia
Book sale raises money for St John Eye Hospital
St John book sale raises money for Jerusalem eye hospital.
Baskerville full of laughs
Amdram's production of Baskerville is just what we all need
Raising awareness of cystic fibrosis and a drug called Trikafta
Raewyn Tweeddale is running the 2022 Pak'nSave Whanganui 3 Bridges half-marathon
Artists make it a family affair at exhibition
Jared Shaw wins the Arts Society scholarship and his sisters support him with a show.
The downfall of Charles Mackay covered in new book
Downfall: The destruction of Charles Mackay launched at Sarjeant
Tree of Remembrance in store now at Farmers
Remembrance Tree at Farmers store will assist Hospice again this year
IDEA Services benefit from quilt makers
Cotton On Quilters donate quilts to IDEA Services
Carolyn Bates is Volunteer Whanganui's Volunteer of the Month
The Volunteer of the Month does many things.
Mayor formally opens new changing sheds at Kaitoke School
Kaitoke School has had an upgrade, with new changing sheds for its pool.
Hospice Whanganui Christmas Markets a showcase for local artists
More than 170 stalls at this year's Hospice Christmas Market
Neighbourhood Support says thanks to Trudi Deane
Trudi Deane farewelled after 11 years as Neighbourhood Support co-ordinator
Ex-Collegians run for City Mission
21km for Whangas - give a little for City Mission
Duck race second prize returns to charity
St John's Club returns prize money to charity
Opening gallery fulfills artist's dream
Karen Taylor has opened Street Level Gallery in Guyton St