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Applications open for Don Linklater Memorial Bursary
Applications for the bursary close at 8am on Friday, April 21, 2023.
Business idea sprouts in remote Waitōtara Valley
Valley Mushrooms has sprung up on NZ's longest no-exit road.
NZ String Quartet coming to Whanganui's War Memorial Centre
The quartet will perform in Whanganui next month.
Big crowds for Open Studios first weekend
A record number of people have flocked to Artists Open Studios in Whanganui.
Weather: Cold snap forecast for Whanganui
Overnight temperatures are predicted to drop to 6C in Whanganui this week.
Who spent the most on their Whanganui council election campaign?
There was one clear winner in 2022.
Late season gold for WHS cricket and athletics teams
The cricket team won a bat used by Ross Taylor to score a century against England.
Rob Rattenbury: In a rush
There's significantly more traffic on Whanganui's roads as the population increases.
Cricket: Levin too strong for depleted United side
A nasty injury to Tom Lance left Whanganui United a wicket down.
Tūī, tīeke and 400 visitors attend Forest & Bird celebration
A 100th-anniversary party for Forest & Bird took place at Bushy Park Tarapuruhi Sanctuary.
Dad’s Army prepared to defend Whanganui
In October 1940, the New Zealand Home Guard was formed as a voluntary organisation.
Japanese exchange students return to Whanganui
"We would like to use this time to strengthen our ties once again."
Get motors running for Castrol Autumn Motorcycle Trial
The event is aimed at vintage and classic motorcycles but modern bikes can join in.
Learning support failing Whanganui children
Only a third of the children who applied for learning support were given it.
Jay Rerekura: What I learned when I got stuck at South Beach
It was really interesting to see the responses ... a couple of laughs, and offers of help.
'Everyone is playing pickleball'
Whanganui players try their hand at the fastest-growing sport in America.
Abstract artists come to Bricksticks
A range of artists are exhibiting at Bricksticks for Artists Open Studios.
Students paddle off to waka ama champs
Five Whanganui schools will be represented at the secondary schools championships.
Campaign to raise electoral option awareness
The campaign will inform voters of Māori descent about their options.
He’s a legend of NZ television. Peter Williams’ sudden and surprising media career change
ANALYSIS: One of NZ's top broadcasters now aligned with anti-establishment organisation.
Messy Church to celebrate Easter
Messy Church is a great, informal way to celebrate Easter by taking part in fun activities
Applications invited for Don Linklater bursary
An $8000 bursary is up for grabs for university students.
'Very, very expensive': Dental care woes for rural residents
A lack of dentists is making dental care less of a priority for some rural residents.
Big Birthday Bash for Forest & Bird
Celebrating a hundred years of Forest & Bird at Bushy Park Tarapuruhi.
Cricket: United hunting first Coastal Challenge Cup final win
Play in the final starts at 12.30pm on Saturday at Victoria Park.
Matthew Calvert shares his dream Whanganui weekend
Matthew Calvert loves getting onto the football pitch and golf course during his weekend.
Charity drive from Auckland to Bluff makes it to Whanganui
The event participants bought a car for less than $2000 to take part in the drive.
Whanganui Heritage Grant Fund open for applications
The fund provides assistance to Whanganui building owners to undertake heritage work.
Ceramics maker displaying in Artists Open Studios
Nicholas Toyne's work will be on display at Orphic on Drews Ave.
Pane in the glass! Council won't fund window project
'The Whanganui Story' was initiated in 2006.
Whanganui Athletic prepares for the great unknown
'Nothing is given to us on a plate and we can take that mentality onto the pitch.'
Bulls & Districts Historical Society ready for expansion
The museum is preparing a display about late Formula One driver Chris Amon.