10 Bay sevens players chasing playing spots at Tokyo Olympics
Blyde, Brazier, Paul, Tui, Curry, Joass, McGarvey-Black, Ravouvou, Warbrick, Webber named.
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Local Focus: The perfumery in the most unlikely place
The scent of Paris on the corner of SH1 and SH3. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: The bloke behind that perfume shop in Bulls
The scent of Paris on the corner of SH1 and SH3. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Wanganui rep cricket loss with Rayner retirement
The 36-year-old builder remains a passionate Marton Saracens Cricket Club supporter.
'A kick in the gut': Cafe flooded with bad reviews after 'nappy ban'
The owner says the bad reviews damaged his business — but he won't change his policy.
Rental home with 25 holes in walls, fire damage and windows smashed
A tenant in Foxton will have to pay $6,000 in damages to a rental home.
The magnificent double ton at Victoria Park
Ben Smith sets new Wanganui batting record and then bowlers dismiss Taranaki cheaply.
Toxic foam: Defence Force's $125k PR contractor spend
Land and water surrounding Defence Force bases have been contaminated by toxic foam.
Athletics takes a look back to look forward - and it's looking good
Whanganui athletes had an outstanding season with the second half yet to come.
Watkin refocuses
The Whanganui Festival of Cricket U15 girls tournament features teams from all six zones.
Clinical Hawke's Bay performance
The Hawke's Bay girls went through unbeaten easily accounting for Wairarapa in the final.
Police stumble across massive cannabis operation, seize 1100 plants and $800k
The surprise find takes out a major source of weed for Auckland and Manawatū.
Two sides go to war
Hawkes Bay and Wairarapa were top guns at last year's U18 Whanganui Festival of Cricket.
Summer hack: How to beat the heat with this simple fan trick
It's all about where you position your fan - to make your own wind tunnel.
Cricket talent spotting
The festival of cricket moves to Whanganui Collegiate School grounds.
Captain Jess Watkin keep Hinds hopes alive
Hinds win one, lose one, Stags lose two, although one narrowly by two runs.
Local Focus: Te Āpiti welcomes drivers to Ashhurst
Art design and native planting greet visitors. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Serious crash closes key North Island route
Saddle Rd replaced the Manawatu Gorge as the main route between Hawke's Bay and Manawatū.
OneRoof report: First home buyers dominate market
Castlecliff is top selling Whanganui suburb
Hill climb records tumble
Damian Johnson dominated both days breaking both track records in the process.
Local Focus: Average house price in Whanganui-Manwawatu jumps to $400,000
House prices in Whanganui rose 17.6 per cent in a year. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Two 100-scalp hauls add zest to historic double century
Hawke's Bay senior men side make the most of points despite inclement weather in Whanganui
Cricket Wanganui's game plan
An announcement on Cricket Wanganui's future direction expected by Christmas.
Rugby: NZ Heartland XV defeats Vanua XV in Lautoka
Humid conditions and committed opposition means victory had to be grinded out.
Cricket: Great start, poor finish for Whanganui women
Despite a great start setting a solid total, Whanganui bowed to classy Manawatu women.
Local Focus: Diversity brings new faces to councils
Palmerston North City and Rangitīkei District Councils moving with the times. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Rugby: NZ Marist defeat NZ Heartland XV in Te Aroha
First victory by the Marist side in the annual fixture since 2011.
Police warning after drink spiking
Police want people to stay safe while enjoying themselves in town.
Warning after sex assault allegations linked to possible drink spiking
Police urge vigilance after sexual assault allegations and possible drink spiking.
Whanganui cricket manager goes into bat for Manawatu
Cricket development is a passion for Dilan Raj and a lasting legacy he leaves behind.