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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

Chilling out on New Year's Day
Whanganui people flocked to the beach and pools as New Year's Day put on a scorcher.

Palmerston North's Stuart Easton will be the man to beat
Attendees will be able to try piping and drumming at highland games.

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

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

Richardson and Rees lead Suzuki Series with Cemetery Circuit looming
Wainuiomata and Whakatane riders on top of the F1 and F2 classes

Whanganui 3 Bridges Marathon has surprise winner
Hastings man thought he was coming third when he got given the winner's medal.

Northeast winds, thunderstorms a feature
Changeable spring weather has been a feature in November

Replay recycling campaign kicks into gear
Replay campaign passes recycled sports gear into the hands of youth.

Auret resumes rivalry with Biggs for 4x4 national crown
Another 1-2 finish for the two great 4x4 truck drivers.

A day in the life of Tawhero School teacher Jacki Boyle
Strike action is ongoing, but what exactly are primary school teachers doing in a day?

Conductor hands baton to worthy successor
Schola Sacra Choir bid farewell to director Roy Tankersley at Christmas concert next week.

Hannah Kelly brings passion to Whanganui & Partners
The 29-year-old is exploring new ways to make the River City more appealing to youth.

Whanganui's waste collection at a crossroads
Whanganui's waste could be dealt with better - but there are no easy answers

River gatekeeper in action with wet weather coming
High-tech flood protection on the Manawatū River. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Grant and Bannister get the gongs.
Whanganui Squash Club hosts the Central Squash end of season awards.

Court: Man brandished knife at partner
Ford William Berry said he was so intoxicated he could not remember waving a knife.

Whanganui students dancing in Nutcracker
Sophie Carver-Vitens, Mira Meijer and Billie Dufty were chosen from an audition of 50.

Whanganui softballers dominate
All three Whanganui teams win their respective Manawatu softball division clashes