Ohakea's new NH90 helicopters

The first of the new NH90 helicopters that have joined the RNZAF fleet based at Ohakea was spotted in the skies over Wanganui yesterday. The Government bought nine of the Norwegian- built aircraft to replace its aged Iroquois fleet. Eight of the helicopters will be operational with the ninth kept for parts. The deal, signed in 2006, was worth more than $700 million. CORRECTION: 21/02/12 The helicopters are made by NHIndustries a European Consortium.

ANZAC Day Whanganui 2023
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ANZAC Day Whanganui 2023

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.

Exercise Baghlan
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Exercise Baghlan

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.

Whanganui's St Anthony's school medieval fayre
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Whanganui's St Anthony's school medieval fayre

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.

From the cutting room floor
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From the cutting room floor

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 Dev 1 Final
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Rugby Senior Dev 1 Final

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
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Rugby Premier Final

Rugby: Premier Final Taihape vs Border at Cook Gardens. Border 16 vs Taihape 15. Saturday, July 16, 2022 Whanganui Chronicle photograph by Bevan Conley.

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