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
Environmental group at odds with regulator over Roundup
ELI has concerns about popular weedkiller Roundup and its active ingredient glyphosate.
'Significant investment': Sawmill reopening to create hundreds of jobs
Former key employees have been approached with job offers.
'We respect each other': Family comes first at High Peak Station
Canterbury sheep farmer Hamish Guild has had 20 years in the industry.
Lifestyle news
Kevin Page: The massage therapist turning heads and healing pains
OPINION: Mrs P announced she was leaving, infatuated with Brad down the road.
Gareth Carter: How to grow succulents
Comment: Summer temperatures are excellent for seeing growth of drought-hardy plants
Gareth Carter: Finding summer shade
Comment: Bason Botanic Gardens on Rapanui Rd has some excellent examples of shade trees
Car news and advice
Five fantastic (and fairly affordable) new cars we wish we had in New Zealand
You can't have everything, or can you? Here are 5 affordable cars we wish we had in NZ.
How to avoid road rage (in you and other people)
Road rage can quickly turn an everyday commute into a dangerous situation.
Ridden: FTN Motion Streetdog80 review
Urban electric café racer gets a little faster, with the FTN Motion Streetdog80.
OneRoof property news
NZ’s cheapest house: Dilapidated shack for sale for $85,000-plus
Seller could double their money even at that ultra-low price.
South Island’s ‘flashiest motel’ for sale - ‘so many fond memories’
Island Motel was the place for wedding parties and posh dinners in the 60s and 70s.
Architect’s stunner sells for over $12m as Queenstown tightens its grip on the rich
Share of prestige sales in the wealthy enclave has jumped in the last 12 months.
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.