Reunion to take place Labour weekend
Westside Boomer Reunion takes place Labour weekend.
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Whanganui Farmers invited to attend rural roadshow
The event takes place on October 26.
Call for donations to help spread Christmas cheer
Planning for the event is an all-year-round business.
Personal journey inspires support group
A Whanganui woman has set up a group for people to have safe space to share their stories
New initiative set to help Whanganui's older persons
The Over65s Hub will begin operating on November 4.
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Courses to help with digital communication skills
The courses are open for enrolment until October 28.
Former Collegiate student wins Booker Prize
Shehan Karunatilaka went to Whanganui Collegiate between 1990 and 1992.
Sit for a Victorian-style wet plate portrait
As part of Heritage Month, sessions will be held at Sarjeant on the Quay on October 29-30.
Bronze tribute to Melbourne Cup winner on home stretch
The head of the statue's committee hopes it will be completed early in the new year.
Letters: Commercial water bottling opposed
Readers have their say on water bottling, and greenhouse emissions.
Whanganui restaurants grapple food price rises
"Everything's gone up ... We are losing a bit of money now."
Carson St extension to bring parking, berms and pavements
"Wouldn't it be wonderful to have some houses already up by this time next year?"
Home-based educators bring 50 years of experience
Maree Groves and Margaret McGrail say there is always something new for them to learn.
Police officers fled when on-the-run drunk pointed gun at them
Police officer feared he would never return home to see his family and friends again.
Tea and Topics to discuss interesting topics
A retired heritage librarian is ready to speak at tea and topics.
Talking Rugby with John B. Philips: Butcher Boys brace for Meads Cup final
The Butcher Boys will play against South Canterbury on the weekend.
Volunteers needed to help shake pink buckets
About 50 Whanganui women a year are diagnosed with breast cancer
Mana Man: Breaking the cycle
"I thought mana was about how much piss you drink, or how fast you drive, but it's not."
Nationals-bound bodybuilder pumps competition
"First show, first bikini, first set of high heels on a wooden floor, first everything."
Vintage vehicle parade over labour weekend
Whanganui's vintage firetruck and Dempsey & Forrest's Hurst will be in the parade.
Marton Playground scoops national award
It's been up and running since April last year.
Crash victim still in serious condition
The person remains in the ICU after receiving treatment last Friday
Floral tea dress chosen as outfit of the month
The dress will be on display throughout November
Father, daughter were going to pull over for a break before fatal crash
A father was killed in the crash and his daughter was injured.
Rep talk: Peach production will be packed with cream of local talent
The weekly rep talk column
Volunteers needed for Paddle Steamer Waimarie
Whanganui's Paddle Steamer Waimarie needs more volunteers.
Conservation comment: The knock-on effect of running on empty
From carpooling to changing the way we think, we can all do something.
Buttabean puts call out to help with Census
Brown Buttabean is asking Whanganui to get involved with the 2023 Census.
School reunions drawing pupils from around NZ
It's the connections and friendships you make when you're young that really do stick