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Cricket: Blocks at Victoria Park get complete renovation
Next season should start as normal with the pitches in a state of readiness.
Two killed after two-car crash in Palmerston North
A two-car crash in Palmerston North has killed two people.
Greyhounds: Cole kennel's hunt for national record still ongoing at Hatrick
Should surpass 861 winners before the season ends in July.
Dick Hurn remembered
Dick Hurn ignored the All Black trial call to concentrate on work and family.
The history at Hatrick - 12 wins from 12 races
Friday evening a triumph for the Lisa Cole kennels.
Fewer using Whanganui buses despite added services
Whanganui bus use plunges to new low during lockdown.
Women's Refuge prepare for level 2
Level two may see an upsurge in women needing support
The New Year's phenomenon for Wanganui - bad before, brilliant afterwards
More of a lead in to the representative campaign could prove the right mixture.
1% Horizons rates rise proposed. Is it a 'kick in the guts' for ratepayers?
Horizons councillors asked to get voter feedback on proposed increase.
The great gender divide
The girls dominate Whanganui sprinting ranks, while the boys own middle distance.
Aborists' 'Help us help them' initiative for other businesses
The couple have found a novel way to pay forward during unprecedented times.
The fun Saturday morning fitness routine for when we get back to normal
The worldwide phenomenon 'parkrun' coming to Whanganui.
New athletes add firepower
The younger athletes, though, will have to wait until October to make their mark..
Bulls Flying Doctor delivers vital virus tests: 'He's a hero'
Two swabs the Bulls doctor delivered by plane tested positive for coronavirus.
Scraping concrete and banging side panels all season long
Hosting the New Zealand Superstock Championship the highlight of the Oceanview summer.
One hundred wind turbine blades on the move through Whanganui
It is expected to take eight weeks to move the 56-metre blades.
Welfare biggest concern in region's Covid-19 response
Regional Covid-19 welfare helpline, 0800 725 678, available 7am to 7pm.
Community reaches out with window displays
Tokens of love help people feel connected
Local Focus: Driving Miss Daisy to the rescue
Service comes into its own during lockdown. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
College Sports: Whanganui High School's achievers so far in 2020
A number of students, and a staff member, doing very well in their various endeavours.
Whanganui Cancer Society desperate for volunteer drivers
Local co-ordinator says Cancer Society "in desperate need" of drivers under 65.
Stunning premature end to athletics season
Whanganui athletes produce some outstanding world class end-of-season results.
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.
4x4 Trials: Extreme Challenge in Turakina and final round of national series both postponed
Taupiri's Greg McDell likely to be named national champion if season permanently off.
Cricket: Ontario Cricket Academy continues Sri Lanka tour with Whanganui players
Tour starts with Twenty20 matches in 39 degree heat.
Greyhounds: Big Time Izzy favourite for Hatrick feature
Lisa Cole still on track to break her own record for season winners.
4x4 Trials: Turakina's Dan Cowper third in C Class at fifth round in Waikato
Also, the Suzuki Extreme 4x4 Challenge going ahead subject to govt rulings on COVID-19.
Greyhounds: Sir Duggie on 60 wins heading into tonight's Hatrick races
Trainer Lisa Cole hunting season winners record and 1000 winners milestone.
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.
Salute the checkers or meet the wall at Oceanview
Stockcar and Minisprint crowns sees drivers push the limits.
Cricket: Huntley School retain Intermediate Cup
Former national champion school loses only one wicket in four Twenty20 matches.
Swimming: Ten medals for Whanganui at the Manawatu Long Course Open Champs
Two golds for club standout Georgia Abraham.