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Lifeguard school great experience for Whanganui lifeguards
Lifeguards from Wanganui Surf Life Guard Service attended Lifeguard School
Joining Neighbourhood Support in Whanganui important for security
“It’s about keeping people safe and informed."
Whanganui's Lanterns on the Awa to be held this Saturday
A cultural extravaganza, Lanterns on the Awa will be held in Whanganui this week.
Repair Café Whanganui’s official opening
Repair Café Whanganui’s official opening is this coming Saturday.
Autumn Flower Show on in Whanganui
Wanganui Chrysanthemum Club members show off their blooms
Castlecliff Library books 5th-birthday bash
Military author guest speaker at Castlecliff Library's birthday celebration.
Royal Enfield riders from around the North Island join Whanganui owners
Royal Enfield is the world’s oldest motorcycle brand
Volunteer of the Month donates more than time
Blood donor nurse Jasmine Fore 'an absolute pleasure to deal with'.
People from around the world enjoy visit to museum in Whanganui
Whanganui’s Regional Museum is a treasure house well worth visiting.
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.
Tech events set to improve efficiency for Whanganui business
Tech experiences show how to be lean, smart and digitally adept.
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.
Whanganui ‘Future Champions’ recognised in funding round
Five Whanganui athletes were awarded grants to support them in their international sport.
Whanganui Jazz Orchestra playing at Castlecliff Club
Whanganui Jazz Orchestra is going to hit the Castlecliff Club.
O'Hara family celebrate River City roots
Easter weekend celebration by the O’Hara family, who have their roots in the River City.
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.
Piano performance in Whanganui Museum
Whanganui Regional Museum is pleased to announce a live music performance.
Whanganui church musician’s plea for accredited work
Church musician’s plea for accredited work
Whanganui Volunteer of the Month for April is Nerrily Frith
Whanganui Volunteer of the Month for April is Nerrily Frith
Whanganui's John McMillan has emerged as the winner of the Z One-day Job Challenge
Whanganui's John McMillan has won the excavator operator contest.
New skipper at the helm for Sport Whanganui
Tania King is Sport Whanganui’s new chief executive.
Unique transport to IHC Wanganui ‘Mask’erade Ball
IHC Committee Wanganui arranged for unique transport to their 'Mask'erade Ball.
New homes needed urgently for Kaimanawa horses
There's an urgent call to rehome Kaimanawa wild horses.
Riders Against Cancer tribute ride raises money for Whanganui Hospice
Riders Against Cancer tribute ride raises money for Whanganui Hospice
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.
Call for support for International Jazz Day after hole in budget
Whanganui club seeks corporate sponsorship and individual patronage.
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.
Families join in clean-up at Whangaehu Beach
A beach clean-up at Whangaehu Beach coincided with Seaweek.
Repair Cafe Whanganui all set to make handy items go another round
Mending soft textiles is the focus of the first Café Whanganui event on Sunday, March 24
Significant art on display in MP’s new ‘community office’
Whanganui MP Carl Bates launched his electorate office in Whanganui.
Cherished trophies gifted to Whanganui Collegiate
The Saunders family generously gifted several cherished trophies to Whanganui Collegiate.
Work on at Whanganui Work and Income service centre
Whanganui Work and Income Service Centre is undergoing scheduled improvements
Rare issues of Whanganui Collegiate Magazine up for Auction
Rare Wanganui Collegian presentation volumes to be auctioned
Photography talents of Papaiti Gin co-founder and distiller Adrian Rumney
The photography talents of Papaiti Gin co-founder and distiller Adrian Rumney.
Two greats inducted into Whanganui Sports Hall of Fame
Ian Wright and the late Kenneth (Ken) Ruby now among distinguished group.
Whanganui’s biggest art event 'Open Studios'
Artists Open Studios (AOS) is fast approaching for Whanganui's biggest art event
Whanganui electorate missing out on digital connectivity
Whanganui MP Carl Bates launches petition calling on government to get Pātea connected.
Churches next in Camera Club sights
Whanganui Camera Club (WCC) to document places of worship in Whanganui and Rangitikei.
Dedicated tile store's opening 'plugs market gap'
Concept Tile Collective, an upmarket tile store, has opened in Whanganui
Interns given big break at New Zealand Glassworks
Nathan Moore and Bindi Nimmo are the interns on a programme funded by Creative NZ.
Chilean Wine Palm impressive at Pākaitore, Whanganui
Towering above Nikau Palms in Pākaitore, Whanganui is a magnificent Chilean Wine Palm
‘Ride the Train to end Polio’ event draws focus on sustaining vaccinations
'Ride the Train to End Polio' awareness event in Whanganui.
Bates celebrates summer events in first General Debate speech
The Whanganui MP praised regional tourism efforts in speech to Parliament.
Whanganui Youth Service regenerates to ‘Whatever’
'Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, whatever you need.'
Bullocks get set to make low-carbon concrete
Bullocks to make low-carbon concrete.
Bates praises boost to connectivity in rural Whanganui
Mobile black spot on SH4 has been eliminated.
Lee Matson is Whanganui’s Volunteer Driver of the Month
Lee Matson is the first Volunteer Driver of the Month
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
Governance workshops essential for Whanganui clubs and organisations
Governance workshops are proving essential for Whanganui clubs and organisations.
MAKING TRACKS with Scroggin - orange is the new black for huts
Wanganui Tramping Club March programme.
Biggest Medieval Fayre yet was held at St Anthony’s School , Whanganui
Biggest ever Medieval Fayre at St Anthony's School, Whanganui.
Enrolments at UCOL Te Pūkenga soaring
Domestic and international student numbers on the rise.
Whanganui Velodrome returns with River City Wheelrace
The prestigious event should attract cyclists from far and wide.
French for Rabbits singing at locations beginning with W - Whanganui
French for Rabbits, is coming to Whanganui with the Elliot Vaughan string quartet.
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.
Comic poem draws on bygone era
The Carpet Rake, an 'epic' comic poem, will be launched in Whanganui next month.
Former WNBA star to headline La Fiesta Women Who Lead in Whanganui
Whanganui-born Megan Compain will headline a special Women Who Lead event.
Wanganui Surf Lifeguard Service Inc’s $16,000 windfall
Wanganui Surf Lifeguard Service Inc received $16,000 from event
History and role of Women’s Refuge Whanganui at Tea and Topics
The history and role of the local Women’s Refuge feature at the next Tea and Topics.
Hakeke Street Community Centre celebrates its 5th birthday
Hakeke Street Community Centre celebrated its 5th birthday on Thursday, February 1.
Lisa Gooch is taking her one-woman show The Man from Gonville to the Wellington Fringe Festival
Lisa Gooch takes her one-woman show to Wellington Fringe Festival
Dog owners warned to seek emergency vet care if animals eat toxic karaka berries
Dogs are especially sensitive to the toxin in the orange berries, which are ripening now.
Whanganui Summer Programme finishes strongly
Chance to enjoy local natural heritage, culture and history
End of the line for Andy’s Signage
Andy Deighton will be spending time riding his motorbikes in the future.
The streets were humming, the outfits stunning
The Mainstreet Whanganui Caboodle was well attended with a great buzz.
Centenarian takes to the skies for 100th birthday
A 100-year-old lady takes a flight over Whanganui.
Swimmer's sizzling form on show in Rotorua
Whanganui swimmer Ziva Bunker continued her record-breaking form at Rotorua.