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

Farmers honoured at inaugural Waimakariri awards
Environmental stewardship, technological innovation, and cooperative spirit celebrated.

'The wisdom of planting timber' in 1924
One farmer made £55 off a giant pine felled on a Pākōwhai farm in 1924.

Winter is the perfect time to grow your gardening knowledge
Opinion: Time to curl up by the fire with a good pile of gardening books by your side.
Lifestyle news

Gareth Carter: Berries are expensive to buy, easy to grow
Comment: Escaping to your garden is good for the body, mind and soul.

Gareth Carter: Bulbs are like buried treasure for your garden
Comment: Now is the time to plant spring flowering bulbs

Gareth Carter: How to bring your lawn back from the brink
Gareth Carter shares his tips for saving that lawn from the big dry
Car news and advice


Kia EV3 first drive: localised efficiency
Kia's new small EV could well be its best one yet.

Smart #3 review: smarter than the average Benz
Chinese EV smarts propel Smart's little electric SUV beyond its solid German origins.

Audi TT could return as an all-electric sports car
The iconic sports car could share an EV platform with the electric Porsche Boxster.
OneRoof property news

Sponsored: Rich, warm colours to welcome autumn
Celebrate the change in season by introducing cosiness and comfort.

Mansion on elite street: Six times the size of an average house but it will cost you $20m-plus
"This is what every wealthy Kiwi thinks of when they think of the dream property."

Recession’s over - so will Kiwis buy an extra 10,000 homes this year?
The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.
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.