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Rowing: Whanganui Collegiate rowers on longlist for World Champs after Covid-19 postpones trials
With no ability to hold trial for final team, Rowing NZ hopeful August's world champs a go
Covid 19 coronavirus: Two confirmed cases in South Taranaki
A 17-year-old female and a 51-year-old male are the latest cases in the region.
Hoop dreams for June tournament.
Massive three-day tournament still possibility if country recovers enough from Covid-19.
Jetsprints: Waikato drivers provisionally win all three NZ titles after final Whanganui round cancelled
Season finishes one round early, as large gatherings prohibited by Covid-19 pandemic.
Company that built some of our most iconic buildings celebrates 150 years in business
The business has evolved from its beginning as the Public Works Department.
Rally: Strong turnout for first Fordell Gravel Sprint since 2017
Back on schedule as part of six round Central series.
Rowing: Gold for Whanganui Collegiate's Blake Hogan and Leo Hanna at North Island Secondary School champs
Nine medals claimed by locals at Lake Karapiro.
Cricket: Otago Volts chase down Central Stags in Plunket Shield
Three wicket win with just an over remaining in Dunedin.
Premier have three bruising rounds and full finals series to find champion
Season kicks off on March 28 on the road to the Grand Finals on July 25.
Cricket: Two Whanganui junior players off to tour Sri Lanka with Ontario Academy
Joining team with three players who have played in Whanganui on excursion.
Local Focus: Hipango announces she's standing again for National in Whanganui
Whanganui MP unopposed as National's candidate. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Alley-Oop! HoopNation is back
New version of the tournament worth over $1m to Whanganui returns to Springvale Stadium.
Jetsprints: Whanganui's Ross Travers wins Waitara round of nationals for Group A
Long time between drinks for Whanganui driver to stand on top of the podium.
Speedway: West Coast Stockcars and Minisprints titles decided at Oceanview tomorrow
After earlier rain off, stockcars and minisprints to have another go tomorrow.
Greyhounds: $8,500 NZRS Graduation final tonight at Whanganui's Hatrick Raceway
Keen battle between Palmerston North and Christchruch kennels.
Rugby: Wanganui face tough travelling Heartland Championship draw
With nearest neighbours coming here, there are some long trips for tough games.
Festivals, films, walks, live music and more
Your guide to what's happening in the Whanganui region this week.
International Women's Day celebrated with O Juliet at Space
Taranaki favourite returns for La Fiesta finale
Bring your best bat, Ben
Whanganui's Ben Smith will need a big innings to help dig his Stags eam out of the hole.
Jordan makes it Wheelrace win No3
Two riders from Cambridge hook up to overtake the riders with handicap start in feature.
Local winners get a share of big Lotto prize pool
Two local winners share in Lotto second division prize pool.
From awful to artistic: Hāwera bridge gets mural makeover
Whanganui's Dan Mills has given an ugly rail bridge a much-needed facelift.
Obituary: Peter Bailey, Wanganui's halfback from Bulls, passes away
Played in the era of big games against top sides.
Cricket: Hinds get payback on Magicians in Hallyburton Johnstone Shield game
Also, Central Stags get advantage over Northern Districts in their Plunket Shield match.
Cricket: Canterbury Magicians deny Central Hinds Hallyburton Johnstone Shield final spot
Also, Central Stags in competitive Plunket Shield tussle with Northern Districts.
Space finds a final frontier
Heritage building a perfect home for artful business.
Speedway: West Coast championships on the line at Whanganui's Oceanview Speedway
Also, Karl Barritt Memorial Sidecars crown to be decided.
Cricket: Whanganui players in Central Districts teams for Plunket Shield and Hallyburton Johnstone Shield
Hinds in must-win games to make the Grand Final.
Top four finish for Whanganui lawn bowlers
The octagonal proved a timely warm-up for this weekend's Open Whanganui Triples.
Muscling up in Hāwera for 13th AmeriCARna event
The annual American car event rolls into Hāwera on Friday.
Great week for athletics
The school championship series begins a busy time for Cooks Gardens this week.
Young Farmer of the Year regional finals fast approaching
The Taranaki/Manawatu regional finals for Young Farmer of the Year are fast approaching.
Tennis: Hawke's Bay dominate understrength Whanganui in Christie Cup
Visiting squad far too strong, but team builds experience points for the future.