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Club rugby: Taihape retain shield with strong second half
The home side overturned a halftime deficit.

Clash of the codes race day melee caught on CCTV
Two horse owners abused and threatened a greyhound trainer at a joint race meeting.

Quadrangular tournament to be hosted at Whanganui Collegiate
The four 1st XVs will meet in games on June 27 and June 29.

Whanganui runner Brad Mathas wins 800m in Australia to claim worlds spot
Mathas secured his spot by leading home a Kiwi one-two in the senior men's 800m final

Athletics: Collegiate cross country held in demanding conditions
Cross Country is a demanding activity.

Settlers Honey Ngamatapouri to avoid default at Taihape this year
It was embarrassing for Ngamatapouri to default their away fixture to Taihape last year.

Motorcycling: Reardon one to watch at NZ Enduro Champs
The first round will be held in Whanganui on Saturday, June 4.

Rugby: New look Steelform Whanganui squad gets holiday weekend
Wairarapa-Bush was unable to assemble a full squad for the match planned for this weekend.

Whanganui climber Rachel Māia wins silver medal
Climbing New Zealand said Māia's medal was a first at a world cup level for the country.

Athletics: Sinclair family continues great athletic form
Daniel and Matthew Sinclair are the latest of the siblings to shine.

8436 Covid cases, 18 virus-related deaths
In seven weeks the total number of deaths with Covid has increased by over 600.

Reardon booked for 'motorcycling Olympics'
Seth Reardon is in the NZ team to race the International Six Day Enduro Championship

Kaierau get first win of the season in tight one over Border
It's Kaierau's first win in a comp since the 2021 semifinals on July 10

Taihape too strong for Marist, Rātana beat Kaierau in Division 1
This was not the wide-eyed Marist that got destroyed 81-14 last year at the same ground

Whanganui Tennis nets awards at regional ceremony
Whanganui Tennis Club received the Tennis Central Club of the Year award

Louise Brabyn shows her prowess in middle-distance running
Brabyn will have added competition next year if she is to retain the Toby Bowyer.

Local Focus: Boxing makes you 'a better person'
A chance to become a better person by stepping into the boxing ring in Whanganui

Athletics: Downpour no dampener for relays
The secondary schools cross-country event was held at Tawhero Golf Course

Turfed out? Top trainer has to vacate stables
The 64-year-old trainer says he has tried to initiate mediation himself, but to no avail.

9843 new Covid cases, eight virus-related deaths
Expert warns of 'flood' of Long Covid challenges looming for the health system.

Try-scoring shootout as Ngamatapouri and Kaierau clash
A wrap of this weekend's Premier and Senior competition.

Sera Raj keeps it in the family with golf champs win
Sera Raj and Riki Kauika took out the titles at the Wanganui Golf Club Championships

Border face tough Taihape test following Ngamatapouri defeat
"There's no doubt it will be a well contested game."

Two wins on the trot for St Johns Whanganui Metro
After beating Wairarapa, Whanganui dismantled Ashhurst Pohangina 102-0 at Spriggens Park

Whanganui rugby: Plenty on the line in Marist derby
"It's always a good game against the Buffalos – it's what we call our State of Origin."

Teenage Whanganui kayak sensation a standout at NZ nationals
Angus Sewell, who's just 15, took home 10 medals from the NZ canoe sprint championships.

Athletics: Relays a good way of bringing teams to the sport
Whanganui Collegiate has, for more than four decades, held a relay involving all students.