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Masters Games: All in for the 30th annual event in Whanganui
Events start on Friday and continue for ten days.

Rider went 'careening over' ute in fatal motorcycle crash
The trial of pair charged with driving dangerously causing death continues.

Bevins the best
First time winner of tournament takes trophy and biggest share of the $4000 prize pool

Easy-going vibes with The Original Gypsy Fair
It featured all the classics like candy floss, a shooting range and a bouncy castle.

Thousands flock to Turakina for 155th Highland Games
The new give it a go area proved to be a big success, especially for drumming

Whanganui's Glenn Haden wins Taranaki's Round the Mountain Cycle Challenge
Win a welcome tonic after punctures proved costly at UCI event in Palmerston North.

Te Araroa trailwalker takes rest day in Whanganui
Probation officer takes three months off work to walk the North Island

Wanganui Warriors named
Wanganui Warriors team named after Sunday's action at Oceanview Speedway

Snooker: Clubman Singles tournament winner found at Wanganui East
Two days of play to final Clubman, Plate and Consolation Plate winners.

Speedway: Stockcar shootout and Sidecars at Whanganui's Oceanview
Full contact not only allowed, but encouraged.

Got some spare sports gear?
Replay initiative looking to collect reusable sports gear in the school holiday period.

Manager's focus on support for older people
"This is a fantastic organisation and it's very beneficial for people in Whanganui."

Whanganui's new $400,000 cremator
Council seeks consent renewal for cremation services.

Williams the front runner at Colgate Games in Hamilton
The 14-year-old took out the 100m sprint and qualified with the best time for the 200m.

Major athletics meets loom
No time to relax as busy time for Whanganui athletes looms

One dead, four injured in Palmerston North crash
Diversions are in place after the crash which occurred at an intersection.

Locals final placings in Suzuki Series
Podium finishes for three round series and one-off's for the Whanganui round

Tasty beers brewing in Whanganui
Expect some innovative beers when Roots Brewing Co. opens its Westmere cellar door

UCOL offering bachelor of applied management in 2019
It is expected to showcase business in Whanganui and to draw students to the region

Blistering speed on Boxing Day
All the movers and shakers heading into the final round of the Suzuki Series.

U15 Whanganui girls break duck
Whanganui U15 girls post first win against Manawatu at age group cricket tournament

One upside to being in hospital on Christmas day
Whanganui Hospital will serve up a delicious meal on Christmas day.

Suzuki Series: Englishman dominates Manfeild ahead of final Whanganui round
Peter Hickman well and truly over the jet lag.

Kieran Read to Craig Clare: What are you doing here?
Misses Heartland Player of Year award, but has great night in Auckland with old mates

Man jailed for kidnapping that ended in car crash
Jordan Davies and a co-offender were waiting for the man by his car when he finished work.

Jetsprints: Whanganui drivers aiming for national titles
Ross Travers following up World Series success, while Superboats open without Caughey

Softball revival at Ballpark
Manawatu Dodgers are sending three teams to play softball friendlies in Whanganui