What's happening in Whanganui sport
A Whanganui City football match was called off because of a rival's positive to Covid-19.
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Watkin awaits national team call up
Jess Watkin has more than a foot in the door to re-enter the White Ferns fold.
Metro falter in rejigged final
The Whanganui Metro lads are already eyeing up next year's Manawatū Colts title.
Letters: Whanganui hospital the best
Whanganui Hospital beats Palmerston North Hospital hands down, writes reader.
Horizons' biodiversity spend to become contestable
Councillors decide criteria and desired outcomes from biodiversity funding.
Whanganui sport: Teams hope fixtures will go ahead this weekend
There was uncertainty on Friday as teams awaited the announcement on Covid-19 levels.
Local Focus: 'Streets for people' was Palmie's last street party for a while
Shopkeepers express support for pedestrian project. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Manawatū eels get special treatment
Palmerstonians encouraged to turn and face the river. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Rangitīkei River project looks to make river more resilient to climate change
The project is still conceptual, but Horizons grateful to receive Govt funding.
Waverley and Whanganui jump to the top
Waverley trainer Harvey Wilson produced two of the top three highest earners.
Multiple squash titles for Whanganui club
The teams event is held across the Squash Central district for B to F Grade players.
Whanganui sport: Hockey, football, netball and more
The weekly wrap of Whanganui's top sport continues alongside a preview of what's to come.
Local Focus: Rangitīkei electorate explained
Explore the Rangitīkei electorate and its vast woolshed. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Clearly false': Judith Collins on new political poll
The National leader is in Manawatu where she announced a $200m roading project.
Whanganui sport: Football, cycling, hockey updates
Football, cycling and hockey are covered in this week's sporting round up.
Obituary: Former Māori All Black Ray 'Rocky' Parr remembered
The hard man started out as captain, coach and manager of his primary school rugby team.
Athletes impress at Manawatu Whanganui Athletics meet ahead of major upcoming assignments
Athletes prepare for Whanganui Schools in August and New Zealand Schools a month later.
Local Focus: 'House doctor' available remotely for organisations and their members
Lebos use technology to cut inefficiency and carbon emissions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: 'House doctor' available remotely for organisations and their members
Using technology to cut carbon emissions and time. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Gonville fire bell on the move
A former fire station bell forged in Dunedin moves from church to church.
Multiple injuries in Hunterville crash
The road was closed around 6.40pm and was cleared and re-opened at 12.40am.
Local sport: What's spurring Wanganui Athletic?
The Federation League draw is a nightmare for Athletic with six away games on the trot.
Civil Defence Minister looks at region's Covid-19 response
Horizons CEO says local government played an important role in emergency coordination.
Tribute to one of Whanganui's running icons
He told the then NZAA hierarchy where they were failing the sport.
Person airlifted to hospital after crash
The person was transported to hospital by the rescue helicopter.
NZ Army's $100m makeover: Chief of Army speaks
Herald senior journalist Kurt Bayer sits down with Major-General John Boswell.
Local Focus: Minister confirms support for Palmerston North
Plans progress for Kiwirail freight hub. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
College footy clash resumes
The much-lighter WCS pack struggled to hold out the strong challenge from PNBHS.
Forest harvester cautious around pa site
A significant pā site was left unrecorded for fear of "grave robbers".
Should councillors get free lunches?
Horizons Regional Council can save $10,000 a year by ceasing to provide free lunches.
Push for improvements to public transport
Whanganui bus routes are confusing and lack coherence, Anthonie Tonnon says.
NZDF court of inquiry launched after administrator stole $225k
Paniparewhakaro Rangiuia embezzled money raised for soldiers' health and wellbeing.
Watkin returns home with focus on White Ferns world cup team
A serious attempt to return to the White Ferns is a challenge Jess Watkin has set herself.
Rugby: Whanganui Collegiate narrow loss to New Plymouth Boys High
Visitors get payback for last year's defeat on their own Gully Ground.