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Whanganui Harrier Club exits lockdown running
The Whanganui Harrier Club has returned for the second edition of its Virtual Series.
Whanganui sport back up and running under alert level 2
Steelform Whanganui resumed training on Thursday after the lockdown break since August 17.
Greyhounds: Thriller expected at Hatrick tonight
Another grandstand finish is on the cards in the open class 520m event.
Athletics: Hats off to Paralympics
Lockdown brought a new and larger audience and awareness of a new range of sports.
How to keep Whanganui youth playing sport
'The focus of the philosophy is on why young people play sport'
Aurets rate their Unusual Countess
Trainer Fraser Auret expects the filly to do the family and her sire proud on Saturday.
Spring thoroughbred gallops to go ahead, public excluded
Alert level 3 restrictions apply, including social distancing and mandatory face coverings
Greyhound racing returns to Hatrick
The public is excluded at Friday night's race meeting under alert level 3 protocols
Harriers: Virtual races rebooted
Distances will vary with each challenge and people are urged to observe restrictions.
Athletics: A frustrating time for all
A new date for a combined NZ Schools and National U18 and U16 event will soon be set.
No greyhound meeting in Whanganui, despite lockdown easing
The priority now for GRNZ is to secure a vet so racing can resume Friday night and Monday.
Racing: Allpress has big season ahead - Covid permitting
The top jockey is now fully fit after going under the knife to fix a painful hip problem.
Race meeting behind closed doors possible for second year
An alert level drop to 1 at least required before racing resumes with a public audience.
Alert levels dictate race starts
Provisions have been made to continue the subsidy if alert levels do not drop.
Arrogance gone wrong? Kiwi's stunning win as American celebrates early
Sometimes it's best to leave the celebration until after you've crossed the finish line.
Athletics: Beamish runs down celebrating runner to claim victory
Much of this alert level may be the same as 2020, but there are some differences too.
Whanganui fighter hits pause for King in the Ring contest
Haimona Tamati was set to compete in the gruelling eight-man tournament this weekend.
Cross country: How our runners fared at the New Zealand champs
Alert levels could affect both the NZ Road Running and Walk and Round the Lake Relay.
Covid nudges rugby aside
All the reshuffling remains subject to change again depending on alert level movement.
Into the Lions' den: Whanganui to face Wellington feeder team in Porirua
Whanganui coach Jason Caskey is expecting a tough hit-out.
Greyhounds: Trojan Hoarse ready to lounge on couch
But before the outstanding racer retires he's set for a big night at Hatrick Raceway.
NZ quarantine issue spoils Adesanya's New York blockbuster fight
Adesanya's title fight against Aussie rival Whitakker will likely have to wait until 2022.
'They need to clean shop pretty quick': Sponsor says Bowker should leave Hurricanes board
"If you have someone on your waka not singing the same tune, there's got to be action."
Athletics: Three-year countdown is on to Olympics
There was much to celebrate in track and field beyond the bronze medals in the Shot Put.
#NuiJuniors shine in squash series
The Whanganui Squash Club junior programme runs on Monday nights.
'Insulting': TJ Perenara calls out Hurricanes board member's 'racist' comments
TJ Perenara is seeking answers over Troy Bowker's 'sucking up to Māori' comments.
'I'm not done': Adesanya brushes off retirement talk ahead of title rematch
Israel Adesanya has no plans of retiring anytime soon despite being set up for life.
Rugby: Promising pre-season hit-out for Whanganui
It was a physical match against the Hawke's Bay Development XV.
Rugby: Heavy defeat by Manawatū for Whanganui Māori side
And Whanganui Collegiate scored an upset win to make the CNI Final.
Squash: Local teams win places in Super Champs tournament
The Squash Super Champs will be held in late September.
Q&A: How Whanganui sisters rowed their way to Olympics glory
Kerri and Jackie Gowler give some insights into their lives and Olympics campaign.
Rugby: Big job ahead for Collegiate
What's needed is self belief and getting their nose in front instead of chasing the game.
Rugby: Development XV are back
The development squad serves as a feeder into the Steelform Whanganui Heartland team.