Best of 2019: Thain's fire: 'How we fought Whanganui's biggest fire in years'
Gary Ward describes the sequence of events as they unfolded on Saturday night.
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"Uncle Sandy" Parata has been awarded a QSM for services to Māori, youth and health.
Captain Jess Watkin keep Hinds hopes alive
Hinds win one, lose one, Stags lose two, although one narrowly by two runs.
Mates Auret and Parkes rack up the hundy
Parkes made it two for mates on the day when he also won for Jaime-Lee Lupton on Friday.
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Rookies ride their luck in chaos
Crashes, mechanical problems and wrong turns combined for exciting times.
Sharemilker helps lift the weight at farm bootcamp
The farm gym focuses on conditioning minds as well as bodies.
Boil water notice issued for Waverley water supply users
The notice is likely to remain in place over the weekend.
Happy memories of Whanganui summers at local pool
More than 100 people headed to Whanganui East Pool for its summer season opening day.
'I'm enjoying myself before the races have even started'
Regulars and newcomers turn out for a day of motorcycle street racing in Whanganui.
Suzuki Series: Thrills and Spills at Boxing Day Cemetery Circuit
Quality racing interspersed with big red flag crashes on Whanganui's streets.
Cricket: Central Districts teams virtually unchanged for Super Smash double header
Jessica Watkin and Tom Bruce's teams face Wellington and Auckland at Pukekura Park.
Jetsprints back at Upokongaro
Bad results in Featherstone means "drop round" is all used up heading to Shelterview.
From the dog house to the penthouse in 24 hours
Wanganui Marist shake off poor form to upset New Plymouth Marist United in NCC qualifier.
Shootout special and Superstock speed at Oceanview.
Last speedway event for 2019 goes out with a hiss and a roar.
Cricket: United and Tech eyeing home semifinal in Coastal Challenge
Local teams set to challenge for second place with Horowhenua-Kapiti clubs taking a break.
Speedway: Oceanview brings back the shootout
Racing rescheduled after rain out earlier in the month.
Whanganui provide nine of 13
Nine of 13-strong national U13 rink hockey squad from Whanganui.
Rotorua's Stephen Parker wins the 3 Bridges Marathon in Whanganui
A field of locals, internationals, amateurs and former Olympians take to the pavement
Rowing column: Busy start to first half of the season
Philippa Baker-Hogan looks at the big three regattas of November and December.
Squash players honoured
Taihape win Team of the Year, while Whanganui players win Referee and Masters titles.
Cricket: Wanganui hunting third format win over Wairarapa
After wins in 50-over and Twenty20, team wants two-day victory to complete the set.
Tuuletar: Get set for vocal fireworks
Playing in NZ next year is a dream come true for Finnish "vocal folk hop" act Tuuletar.
Rugby: Wanganui captain Campbell Hart nominated for Heartland Player of Year
Contends for the award alongside two Meads Cup winners from North Otago
Forgotten World Highway funding will boost tourism
The Provincial Growth Fund has allocated more than $9 million to the sealing project.
Sevens: Wanganui miss out on nationals after seventh place finish at Central Regions
Sevens season is over for the home side.
Speedway: Charlie Berntsen trophy on the line on Sunday at Oceanview
'The Charlie' is a coveted prize for all drivers.
Sevens: Young Wanganui team named for Central Region tournament
Teenagers will front up against professionals from the squads in Mitre 10 Cup unions.
Rowing column: Whanganui season underway with 10km race
Both eights and small boats take to the water.
Golf: Manawatu-Wanganui rebound at NZ Men's Interprovinicial
New Zealand's top team matchup tournament underway.
Hill climb records tumble
Damian Johnson dominated both days breaking both track records in the process.