The multi-day January 25 celebration is centred around the birthday of religious and political leader Tahupotiki Wiremu (TW) Ratana, who died in 1939. The Temple Service is the biggest day of the event, and the only one that some followers come for. <i>Photos by Chronicle Photographer Bevan Conley.</i>
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The hikoi in Whanganui walked along Victoria Ave and then descended on Pākaitore.
Approximately 1500 people were at the Whanganui War Memorial Centre for the service in overcast, mild weather. Photo / Bevan Conley
Whanganui’s Vintage Weekend finished with a high-speed thrill, as daring racers took on the Drews Ave hill in homemade carts.
Summer Series. I am new to this. Whanganui Chronicle reporter Finn Williams takes on River City Pro Wrestling.
Summer Series. I am new to this. Reporter Michael Tweed has a go at learning to sing.
Summer Series. I am new to this. Reporter Liz Wylie gets to do bricklaying with bricky Shane Dudley.
Summer Series. I am new to this. Reporter Eva de Jong spends a morning with the local fire brigade.
Te Pāti Māori mass protest: 250 protesters blocked traffic on Whanganui’s main highway closing down SH3 for about half an hour. Photos / Bevan Conley
Mitre 10 MEGA Whanganui Tough Kid, Tough Teen & Quiet Hour. Photos / Bevan Conley
Three luxury apartments are now available through Air Bnb on Taupō Quay. Photos / Bevan Conley
Dawn service in Whanganui for 2023 at Whanganui's Memorial Hall, then the ANZAC Day service at Pakaraka and the 28th Maori Battalion Anzac Day service at Whanganui's Pakaitore/Moutoa Gardens.
An NZ army platoon assaults an enemy postion on an overlooking hill to their base camp at Whanganui's Landguard Bluff. It involves Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment and Royal New Zealand Armoured Core officers and non-commissioned officers.
The St Anthony's School medieval fayre is a popular annual event. It began as a school gala in 2012, slowly growing in size and scope over the years. In 2019 it morphed into the medieval fayre as it is today. This year's event took place on February 18.
It was a weekend of activity and Whanganui basked in the sunshine and glory of its heritage.
Kart drivers trundle down Drews Ave at Plumber Dan's Soap Box Derby
Whanganui Chronicle photographer Bevan Conley shares a selection of his images that were never published or were taken on the way to a photo job and were “just an interesting photo”.
Rugby: Senior Div 1 Celtic vs Ruapehu Cook Gardens. Celtic 44 vs Ruapehu 25. Saturday, July 16, 2022 Whanganui Chronicle photograph by Bevan Conley.
Rugby: Premier Final Taihape vs Border at Cook Gardens. Border 16 vs Taihape 15. Saturday, July 16, 2022 Whanganui Chronicle photograph by Bevan Conley.
Whanganui's deserted streets due to a three day Level 4 lockdown. Photos / Bevan Conley
Morris dancers performing by the Riverboat Centre in Whanganui. Video / Steve Carle
Graham Dack - president of Amdram Whanganui and director of "Oliver!" performed at the Royal Whanganui Opera House. Video / Steve Carle
Jake Newton smashed the NZ rowing marathon record by over 13 minutes on Saturday, July 28. Video / Steve Carle
