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Te Pati Māori protest in Whanganui in photos
The hikoi in Whanganui walked along Victoria Ave and then descended on Pākaitore.

Whanganui ANZAC day service
Approximately 1500 people were at the Whanganui War Memorial Centre for the service in overcast, mild weather. Photo / Bevan Conley

Plumber Dan's Soap Box Derby
Whanganui’s Vintage Weekend finished with a high-speed thrill, as daring racers took on the Drews Ave hill in homemade carts.

School lessons on the hoof
A Taihape school is extending lessons outside the classroom

I am new to this: Pro Wrestling
Summer Series. I am new to this. Whanganui Chronicle reporter Finn Williams takes on River City Pro Wrestling.

I am new to this: Singing
Summer Series. I am new to this. Reporter Michael Tweed has a go at learning to sing.

I am new to this: Bricklaying
Summer Series. I am new to this. Reporter Liz Wylie gets to do bricklaying with bricky Shane Dudley.

I am new to this: Fire fighting
Summer Series. I am new to this. Reporter Eva de Jong spends a morning with the local fire brigade.

Johnstone and Co building on Taupō Quay.
Three luxury apartments are now available through Air Bnb on Taupō Quay. Photos / Bevan Conley

ANZAC Day Whanganui 2023
Dawn service in Whanganui for 2023 at Whanganui's Memorial Hall, then the ANZAC Day service at Pakaraka and the 28th Maori Battalion Anzac Day service at Whanganui's Pakaitore/Moutoa Gardens.

Exercise Baghlan
An NZ army platoon assaults an enemy postion on an overlooking hill to their base camp at Whanganui's Landguard Bluff. It involves Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment and Royal New Zealand Armoured Core officers and non-commissioned officers.

Whanganui's St Anthony's school medieval fayre
The St Anthony's School medieval fayre is a popular annual event. It began as a school gala in 2012, slowly growing in size and scope over the years. In 2019 it morphed into the medieval fayre as it is today. This year's event took place on February 18.

In pictures: Downpours cause surface flooding around Whanganui
Flooding around Parsons Street and Carlton Ave

Whanganui heritage draws the crowds
It was a weekend of activity and Whanganui basked in the sunshine and glory of its heritage.

Rugby Premier Final
Rugby: Premier Final Taihape vs Border at Cook Gardens. Border 16 vs Taihape 15. Saturday, July 16, 2022 Whanganui Chronicle photograph by Bevan Conley.

Kevin Page: No holding back when nature calls
'It turned out he was doing a very important job'

Photo essay: That C word
Our photographers captured the Covid-19 developments in Whanganui throughout 2021

The empty streets of Whanganui
Whanganui's deserted streets due to a three day Level 4 lockdown. Photos / Bevan Conley

Whanganui Chronicle photos of the year for 2021
Take a look at some of the best photos from around Whanganui in 2021

Gallery: Waipipi Wind Farm
A look at the Waipipi Wind Farm near Waverley. Photos / Bevan Conley

In pictures: Whanganui's first weekend out of lockdown
Our first weekend under level 2

Surfing under Lever3
Surfers in Whanganui finally got back onto the water at the North Mole after New Zealand moved into Level 3 due to the lockdown and the Covid-19 coronavirus. Tuesday, April 28, 2020 Whanganui Chronicle photograph by Bevan Conley.

Gallery: Upokongaro cycle bridge
Whanganui's new Upokongaro Bridge has finally been launched. Photos / Bevan Conley

Sarjeant: Inaugural artist returns to Tylee Cottage
The first Tylee Cottage artist in residence in 1986 is back for the month of March.

Tiny boat house
Elinor McDouall's Iona Tiny House, made from the hull of a kauri boat, is now on Putiki Drive in Whanganui.