Locals asked to donate to rescue helicopter service
7,374 missions were carried out last year, 357 of them in the Manawatū-Whanganui region
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Last minute goal saves Football Whanganui's unbeaten tag in Federation League
When in doubt, get the ball to Vanya Apiata-Hodgkinson.
Late goals prove decisive
Women start their season while men stay unbeaten after two games.
Scrivener and Patterson are bowls players of the year again
All the prizewinners from the Bowls Wanganui 2018-19 season announced.
Eleven guns stolen: police confirm door station left open
Police inadvertently left the police station's back door open, Deputy Commisioner says.
Manawatu Magpies to perform in support of Whanganui arts precinct
Poets return for an entertaining night in Whanganui.
Biggs vs Auret battle again for Extreme Challenge title
Auckland driver holds off his Whanganui rival to add challenge crown to national title.
Tough tag team loss for Makatea-Leylander and Kapi in Hamilton
Death of Koro emotionally distracting for local fighter. Meanwhile, Swade Wallace gets win
Police station gun theft: Man appears in court - firearms not found
A man was arrested without incident in the early hours of this morning.
Who is going to flip out in Turakina on Sunday?
The best drivers from the national series have all got a chance to win.
Football: Wanganui City's hard road to Havelock North
Second three hour trip to the Hawke's Bay in 14 days.
Whanganui Women go up; TCOB men go down
Swapping positions on the Hockey Manawatu totem pole.
Kickboxing: Whanganui's Mike Makatea-Leylander enters tag team fight
Tag team fighting in Hamilton
'Hard and sharp': Earthquake jolts lower North Island
The 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck southwest of Dannevirke at 4.35am.
Whanganui Swim Team make a splash at champs
Whanganui Swim Team make a splash at the 2019 NZ Age Group Champs in Wellington
Couple's 'freakish' garden produces mammoth kūmara, cricket ball-sized strawberries
Crops include 9-feet sunflowers and strawberries the size of cricket balls.
Football: Never mind the eggs, local teams hunting wins
Athletic and City want win number one in the third round of the Federation League
Top 5 at nationals, Auret wants top of podium at Extreme Challenge
The end of season event is now the big goal for former national champion.
Football: Wanganui Athletic face North End while City head to Napier
City wary they could be facing fresh opposition who don't travel away from Hawke's Bay.
Motorcycles: Whanganui's Tarbon Walker finishes Superstock second in runnerup
Wellington's Dillon Telford the quickest in the small division.
Underdogs nearly upset champs in their season opener
Local women didn't just hold visitors, and are already on the season scoreboard.
WTC go so close in Manawatu Interclub final
Championship came down to mixed doubles which finished with tiebreak in fading light.
Football: Whanganui rivals grind out stalemate in season opener
Yellow cards plague opening round Whanganui derby.
You ready for some football?
Derby classic to kick off the Federation League season.
Speedway: Whanganui season finishes tomorrow with West Coast champs and fireworks
Big finish at Shelterview.
Greyhounds: Even field for feature at Whanganui tomorrow
It's 520m for Race 10 at Hatrick.
One person killed in crash near Palmerston North
Emergency services were called to a single-vehicle crash on Bainesse Rd about 8.10pm.
Increasing interest in animal rights in India, Sandra Kyle finds
Sandra Kyle returns from India with $5000 to use in her animal rights activism.
Motorbikes: Whanganui's Tarbon Walker second in NZ Superstock
Wellington's Dillon Telford likely to claim the title in Taupo.
Man arrested after gun stand-off in Palmerston North
Tear gas was used in Palmerston North after man with gun refused to surrender, police say.
Bodybuilding: Human Movement Fitness wins Top Gym prize
Smaller Revitalise gym contingent can't hang onto their trophy, Human Movement wins.
Bodybuilding: NABBA Manawatu/Wanganui champs tomorrow night
Revitalise Natural Health & Fitness Centre trying to retain Top Gym title.
Spirited bid for Sires
Nigel Tiley in high spirits ahead of Gr1 Manawatu Sires' at Awapunui on Saturday
Metal bands to entertain crowds at Oceanview Speedway
Treat for metal fans at Speedway this weekend