Whangamomona
25 Years of Country Life - Year One 1997: A Retrospective
In celebration of Country Life's 25th birthday we will be delving into the archives over the next few months. This week we're hearing a selection of stories that the team covered in the first year of… Audio
25 Years of Country Life - Year One 1997: A Retrospective
In celebration of Country Life's 25th birthday we will be delving into the archives over the next few months. This week we're hearing a selection of stories that the team covered in the first year of…
AudioForgotten World Highway's fate could be sealed
Residents of the self-styled Republic of Whangamomona in Taranaki are divided over a proposal to seal the iconic 12km stretch of SH43.
Shearing for Michael
Neighbours, friends and strangers took to the boards recently in Whangamomona for a 24-hour shearathon to raise money for suicide prevention. Michael Herlihy, a talented shearer and the youngest of… Audio, Gallery
Shearing for Michael
Neighbours, friends and strangers took to the boards recently in Whangamomona for a 24-hour shearathon to raise money for suicide prevention. Michael Herlihy, a talented shearer and the youngest of…
Audio'Republic of Whangamomona' farewells president
The president of the the little-known and unofficial North Island Republic of Whangamomona has died.
The Republic of Whangamomona
Justin Gregory takes the Forgotten World Highway to stay at an historic hotel, rediscover a lost civilisation, talk about the past, present and future and join the locals for a drink or two as they… Audio
