Local Whanganui news

‘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

'I enjoy seeing the animals happy': Dairy training a hit with Canterbury teen
Matthew Fox, 18, joined the NextGen Dairy Farmers programme after graduating high school.

Vege tips: Why red cabbage is the star of my garden
Opinion: Red cabbage has always been a firm favourite with me.

'Vanishing': Farmer's warning about Merino flocks in 1923
"It is hardly possible now to obtain the splendid even lines of merino ewes."
Lifestyle news

Opinion: Why autumn is perfect for planting citrus in your garden
Opinion: Gareth Carter's top tips for growing citrus.

Opinion: Why March is crucial for winter vegetable planting
Plant winter veggies now to maximise autumn's warm temperatures.
Car news and advice


Ford's toughest truck: meet the Ranger Super Duty
Ford has unveiled its toughest Ranger yet, complete with massive towing capabilities.

Is this the SUV/ute hybrid we didn't know we needed?
The Deepal E07 Multitruck is a unique blend of SUV and light-duty ute. But will we get it?

The real reason Ineos is trolling Land Rover with a giant billboard
Can you really call a Land Rover Defender 4x4 a bit soft?
OneRoof property news

Uni student, 23, busy building a multi-million-dollar property empire
He already has 14 townhouses under his belt and has dozens more in the pipeline.

Trump chaos in NZ - great for mortgage rates, bad for job security
Lower interest rates on the cards, but so too is rising unemployment.

NZ’s answer to Kirstie Allsopp on life with ACT leader David Seymour
"I had to start at the bottom and work my way up."
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.