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City must not be broken by losing Bell
A tough Federation League and Cup campaign just got tougher without inspirational leader.
Greyhounds: Afternoon racing at Hatrick to qualify for NZRS final
Starts from lunchtime onwards.
Racing: Gillies on a roll
Mathew Gillies has been enjoying a great run of form in recent weeks.
Step towards intensive-farming change
Councillors finally make a move toward changing One Plan intensive farming rules.
Whanganui's dark, cold, isolated, risky bus shelter is a heritage building we don't need
NZ's most out-of-the-way, antiquated, rundown and least attractive inter-city bus station.
Hockey: Whanganui men win eyeing up unbeaten Premier Reserve campaign
One more game to go for unblemished record before being promoted to Middle Division.
Football: Wanganui Athletic slip up in the wet against New Plymouth Rangers
A miserable day not made better by the lack of hospitality for a visiting team.
Truck and car crash blocks road near Palmerston North
The crash happened at an intersection on State Highway 3.
Prepare for everything, take nothing for granted.
Whanganui's Federation League teams wonder what's coming, post and pre playing Rangers
Hodgkinson accurate, Ireton amazing, Walker brilliant
Whanganui women now on three game winning streak in Federation League.
Pub Charity funds have been put towards a cause in need
The ambulance was donated through funds raised from local Pub Charity services.
Special debut weekend
Special Olympics Whanganui basketballers test their skills at Manawatu tournament
Rugby: Poor decision-making costs Metro
St Johns Club Whanganui Metro slip to fifth on the Manawatu Colts division rugby table.
Kaiwhaiki, Kaierau A1 win
Round two of Netball Whanganui's Premier A1 competition tipped off on Monday night.
Kerbside recyclable collection on back burner - councillor
Worldwide upheaval in recycling markets puts kerbside collection out of reach.
The ballad of Josh McDonnell and the back of the head deflection
Strong results for the Whanganui teams in their Hockey Manawatu games in Palmerston North.
Football Whanganui hold off Taradale to score late winner
Strong on offence and brittle on defence in a nerve wracking home win.
City in 12 goal thriller, while Athletic hold off the Palmy schooboys
Extraordinary match at Wembley Park on Saturday.
Rugby: Whanganui hosts women's module game
Trying to build a local team from the ground up, helped by home town Black Fern.
Football: Both Wanganui City and Athletic rare favourites in Federation League
Both local teams coming off wins to play sides below them on table.
Golf: Wanganui GC's Tara Raj and Carron Thompson win Pennant
Strong form at final round in Marton gets them up.
Fat Rabbit shop owner digging the vibe in Marton
Kym Glasgow says things are changing in Marton and in terms of what shoppers want.
Whānau the key to success for Marton speech contest winner
Waiatatia Ratana-Karehana's speech was judged best in junior English at Ngā Manu Kōrero.
Greyhounds: Final at Hatrick for $46,000 NZ Breeders' Stakes
Lisa Cole greyhounds favoured for the podium.
Putting the glamour in ball season
A group of Marton women are giving back to the community through the glam of ball gowns.
Apprentices aim to nail finals spot
Three Whanganui entrants will take part in the building apprentice of the year competition
Move to get walking Te Araroa Trail off highway
Effort made to find off-road options for Te Araroa trail walkers across region
Teen aims to improve internet access in rural areas
A Whanganui teen wants to help communities improve their access to the internet.
Talk focuses on Whanganui-Lijiang relationship
Residents are invited to hear more about Whanganui's sister city in China.
Newcomers prove they are not making up the numbers
Comfortable 5-0 victory on Saturday in Premier Reserve Men's matchup at Gonville.
Second half goal rampage sets up Football Whanganui win
First time winning two matches in a Federation League season.
Best Whanganui rockquest final ever - teacher says
The Royal Wanganui Opera House hosted 13 teenage rock performances.