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Rising star, pianist Sylvia Jiang, coming to Whanganui
Chamber Music Whanganui is excited to present emerging pianist Sylvia Jiang.
Pro wrestling bout coming to Whanganui
The seven-bout fight card features national champions and seasoned wrestlers.
Defence Force plans $490m upgrade of Waiōuru housing stock
Fifty new homes will be built in the first $75m stage of the Homes for Families project.
Whanganui Volunteer of the Month - Janet Wakeling
She is known affectionately as 'The Jar Queen'.
Obituary: Former New Zealand rower Garry Minnell dies
Garry was a much respected and special member of the Aramoho Boating Club.
Tote racing at Wanganui Straight Track to start this week
It will be New Zealand’s first straight track.
Architects on rescue mission celebrate 50 years
'We’re losing this wonderful, old architecture and I think it’s tragic.'
Kevin Page: Getting the inside story on Brissie
OPINION: It pays to get the story correct before it’s passed on doesn’t it?
Health system 'heaving from winter illnesses'
Patients urged to consider options as winter illnesses flood accident and medical.
Road cycling series returns to Whanganui
Whanganui Cycling Club has begun its first road racing series since the Covid pandemic.
Police seize cannabis in lolly packets
'It really shows you what length criminals will go to.'
Teen paddler at world canoe sprint in Bulgaria
Angus Sewell is competing in the world junior U18 canoe sprint racing regatta in Bulgaria.
Police, health staff back Replay initiative
The programme donates sports gear to young people.
Home & Lifestyle Show returns to Palmy
More than 230 businesses will be at the Central Energy Trust Arena from July 19-21.
Club rugby: Five in a row for Border after extra-time thriller over Kaierau
An extra-time thriller at Cooks Gardens.
Rob Rattenbury: Investment in ferries vital
OPINION: We can't afford not to replace the Interislander ferries.
Club rugby: Utiku claim first silverware in three decades
'This is still a young group, so hopefully that’s the first of a few.'
Team-mates band together for tough rowing challenge
The Moana Dogs will take to the seas in a gruelling challenge next year.
From Texas to Hāwera for The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz is coming to South Taranaki later this month.
Master Electricians challenge lights up
The challenge is one of 13 regional competitions before the grand finals.
Energy-inspired trip for minister
The Minister of Climate Change and Revenue was in Whanganui on Thursday.
Biodiversity, climate change projects receive funding
Horizons is supporting 33 community projects in its region.
SH1 Himatangi closed until further notice after fatal crash overnight
Emergency services were called to the scene of the two-vehicle crash about 1am.
Rugby: Battle of 'Incomparables' and 'Kaiwakas'
Border and Kaierau meet in the premier final at Cooks Gardens on Saturday.
Rugby: Marist or Utiku to be new senior champion
The senior crown will be decided at Cooks Gardens on Saturday.
Long-time Whanganui cafe owner shuts up shop after 16 years
'I have always used real butter - never margarine, or substitutes.'
Rep Talk: Busy times at Whanganui Repertory Theatre
Rehearsals for Repertory Theatre's new play, Give It A Rest, are well under way.
Final stage of 200km cycle route under way
'It will definitely be a big boost especially at the end of the trail.'
One person dead and one injured after truck crash in Marlborough
One person has died after a crash involving two trucks on State Highway 1.
Tripadvisor award for Whanganui paddle steamer
The paddle steamer has been recognised by Tripadvisor for five consecutive years.