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
Boozy Christmas farm theft leads to comedy of errors in 1923
"On arriving at the courthouse, they actually tried to sell the pig to its real owner."
'You have to adapt to survive': Pollination keeps beekeeper afloat
“We had to find a happy balance, or we would’ve been out of business two years ago.”
Vege tips: What to do with too much produce
OPINION: There’s almost no easier way to preserve food than dehydrating.
Lifestyle news
Gareth Carter: Avocado varities to consider for your garden
Comment: Planting a range of trees will give fruit at different times of the year.
Gareth Carter: Gift ideas for gardeners
Comment: There are many Christmas gift ideas for gardeners or those keen to start.
All Black's legacy lives on at Romney Lane Homestead
Celebrated all Black Sam Strahan called this farm home for much of his life.
Car news and advice
Best reviews of 2024: Toyota C-HR GR Sport
The GR Sport offers more performance than the standard car. But it's still not sporty.
BMW revives Techno Violet for Kith M1 and XM special editions
BMW and Kith unveil a Techno Violet-themed M1 art car and a limited-edition XM SUV.
2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 hits 96km/h in 2.3 seconds
ZR1 joins hypercar legends with staggering performance figures released by Chevrolet.
OneRoof property news
Woman behind $26m mansion sale: ‘I was told I would never be a good agent’
Top agent isn’t afraid to knock on people’s doors.
Church elder's dying wish fulfilled as iconic estate sells to loving family - 'that's what Mum and Dad would want'
Waterfront home has hosted countless weddings free of charge.
Brokenwood Mysteries trophy home has a $5m-plus price tag
"They hired the barn off us, although I’ve got no idea who got murdered."
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.