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Oceanview Speedway's feature event celebrated stockcar legend "Big Bad" Charlie Berntsen.
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Whanganui breeds top racers
For a city of its size, Whanganui produces an incredible number of top performers.
Aotearoa Māori Tennis Champs: Whanganui family make history
Whanganui produced the winners of five open titles and the youngest and eldest age groups.
Clark makes CD U19s
Joel Clark joins an elite group of Collegiate Old Boys to make the CD U19 squad.
Budding female cricket stars
Five teams each played five T20 and two 30 over games during the cricket festival.
Whanganui athletes ranked highly
Eleven different Whanganui athletes appear in the top five in NZ age group rankings.
Greyhound racing returns to normality
The Lisa Cole kennel blazes through the million dollar in stake money barrier.
Big bad Charlie Trophy on offer
Heading the end-of-year smash is the annual Charlie Bernsten Trophy for stockcars.
Roller Sports Speed Champs off to a flying start
Whanganui was amongst the medals on the first day of the national speed skating champs.
Newdick and Puturanui come out on top at Shelter View
Whanganui locals were treated to some high octane action on Sunday afternoon.
Whanganui puts on another classic raceday
Whanganui's Cemetery Circuit was on Saturday.
Thousands pack out the Cemetery Circuit
Thousands spent their Boxing Day watching the best of the best of motorcycle racing.
Historic tennis tournament ready to be served in Whanganui
Whanganui's own Paige Hourigan is among the locals competing in the historic tournament.
Hourigan ready to take on home court
In-form Kiwi No1 Paige Hourigan awaits news of a wildcard entry to Aussie Open.
All that glitters is not gold
Promising performances came from younger and returning athletes at the NZSS championships.
Contrasting Whanganui victories in away matches
The Coastal Challenge Cup cricket competition resumes on January 9, 2021.
Pre Christmas rowing high for club
Next up on the Whanganui rowing racing calendar is the Bill Webb Challenge on January 24.
Who won NZ sport in 2020?
An extremely important and scientific tournament bracket of who won NZ sport in 2020.
Demolition derby lights up Oceanview Speedway
Exciting races were an entree for the main - the demolition derby.
Stage set for Cemetery Circuit showdown on Boxing Day
Whanganui prepares for the 70th edition of the iconic Cemetery Circuit race meeting.
Demolition expected at Oceanview
A full speedway programme will be capped off by a demolition derby.
Athletics: Cooks Classic hooks major sponsor
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Kennel cough impact continues
Symptom-free greyhounds from powerful Cole barn can return to racing next week.
Brunger franks her favourite tag
As predicted, Tayla Brunger was the most successful Whanganui athlete.
Course record smashed: Whanganui marathon delivers once again
More than 700 people entered the races and a new course record was set.
Unique achievement award for Rivers family
The drag racing family has collected a range of prizes on the national stage.
Whanganui sisters face off in Suzuki showdown
The Dowman sisters compete in the always-popular GIXXER Cup class.
Under-17s aim to cause upsets at cricket tournament
The Cricket Wanganui side has both batting and bowling strength for this week's CD event.
Suzuki International Series now heads to Whanganui
Whanganui's Blane Hannah leads the Bears Junior class after the round two at Manfeild.
A glance at Whanganui sport
Rain impacted on sport this week and codes are looking for clearing skies this weekend.
Title on debut for Whanganui
Heather and husband Brian only moved to Whanganui on September 18 from Piopio.
Kennel cough hits Hatrick
The main event has gone at Hatrick, leaving just 11 depleted races to decide on Friday.
Slam dunk for Whanganui trio
Two were selected for cancelled camp last year and re-invited plus another for next year.