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Local Whanganui news
Indoor rowing and biking: Fundraiser will see attempt at marathon record
Teenagers Jake Newton and William Herd will be erging at Aramoho Whanganui Rowing Club.
Obituary: Former New Zealand rower Garry Minnell dies
Garry was a much respected and special member of the Aramoho Boating Club.
Teen paddler at world canoe sprint in Bulgaria
Angus Sewell is competing in the world junior U18 canoe sprint racing regatta in Bulgaria.
Whanganui launch for new Himalayan 450 Royal Enfield
The Himalayan 450 Royal Enfield will be launched in Whanganui.
International Jazz Day inspires jam sessions in Whanganui
Monthly jam sessions at Porridge Watson.
Bus shelters galore in record time in Whanganui
Improved Whanganui public transport facilities have been installed at a much faster rate.
Resilience, forward-looking approach among Whanganui business community
Business Whanganui Chamber of Commerce June Business Confidence Survey results.
‘Consider yourself one of the family’
Amdram Theatre’s Oliver! has become more than a musical.
‘I howled with laughter’ - The Bitches' Box reviewed
Review: Kem Ormond checks out The Bitches' Box.
Rural News
'Exciting': NZ sheep milk company scores a big win in China
Spring Sheep has gaining brand registration for its infant milk formula.
The Country: Meat the Need's Siobhan O’Malley
Siobhan O’Malley, Ben Picton, Steve Wyn-Harris, Don Fraser.
Imports plunge, New Zealand records $669m goods trade surplus for June
Kiwifruit exports shone but car imports tanked.
'It winds the whole community down': Rural school bus changes kick in
'You've got potentially 400 kids sitting on the side of the road next year.'
Kiwi shearers beaten in first test in Wales
It wasn't all bad news for the Kiwis, as they both made the five-man Cothi Shears Open.
Why Miley the huntaway has the x-factor
A lot of time and effort goes into breeding and training a working dog.
Lifestyle news
Gareth Carter: How about a public holiday for potato planting?
OPINION: Spud Monday was a unique Nelson holiday for potato planting.
Has school holiday boredom struck already? Head to Ruapehu this winter
Pack your winter gear for Ruapehu.
Car news & advice
Ferrari's first EV confirmed for 2025
Testing is well underway for the Italian company's first EV that will debut next year.
Street Smart young driver training back thanks to Subaru and Tony Quinn
NZ's only truly hands-on young drive training programme has some big support behind it.
Kia EV5 first drive: following the footprints
New EV5 is as small as a Sportage outside, big as a Sorento inside.
OneRoof property news
Film chief strikes it lucky with $2.26m sale in 'most horrible market ever'
She's thrilled and relieved to find a buyer for her Auckland beach home.
Phone bidders drive up the price of lifestyle block at mortgagee auction
"As is where is" property attracted more than 50 bids over 40 minutes.
Interest rate speculation ramps up: What are the chances of an August cut?
The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.
More from Whanganui Midweek
World Coastal Rowing Champs - here we come
NZ Coastal Beach Sprint Team selection for Jake Newton.
MP Carl Bates opens NZ Model UN
MP welcomes to Parliament 450 young people from Kiwi high schools.
Whanganui Musicians Club presents new music from Auckland
Max Crook, a young drummer and composer from Auckland, at Whanganui Musicians' Club
Whanganui Regional Museum unveils 1950s hand-knitted dress
The garment offers a glimpse into the fashion and craftsmanship of the 1950s.
School holiday activities at Whanganui Regional Museum
Range of craft and storytelling activities for children during the school holidays.
The Bitches’ Box entertainment for rural community
The Bitches’ Box’s fourth live show.
Whanganui Jazz Club's homage to genre legend
Whanganui Jazz Club will be celebrating the life of the late great Rodger Fox.
Opening Āta Whakarongo exhibition in Whanganui
Opening Āta Whakarongo exhibition in Whanganui
Pūanga at Carlton School dedicated to cultural diversity
Pūanga celebration at Carlton School is dedicated to our cultural diversity
Cycling in as new school bike track opens for keen riders at Castlecliff School
Castlecliff Schooll bike track completed
Whanganui Ucol student scholarships supported
Akoranga Education Trust re-commits to supporting tertiary students in Whanganui
New Bishop, John Adams, visits St Marcellin School in Whanganui
Special mass with the children and staff of St Marcellin School
Building infrastructure for the future
New Zealand is suffering from a large infrastructure deficit