Mercury tipped to hit 29C as Whanganui heats up - no decent rain in sight
Days are hotting up - and there could be higher temperatures to come.
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Watkin, Lanser and returning Tomlinson ready for Hinds vs Hearts clash
Watkin, Lanser and returning Tomlinson ready for Hearts clash
Mana to Sheehan: Bring your crew, I'll fight the lot
Third IPW Whanganui Warfare show set for fireworks with three locals on the card.
Weekend racing with Iain Hyndman; Taranaki Cup invasion
The 1800m trip may be a tad short of his best, but Platinum Invador will be running on.
Cricket: Dominic Rayner to retire after Wanganui's last Furlong Cup match with Horowhenua-Kapiti
Former representative captain and coach giving association cricket away after 20 summers
Cricket: Stags beat Volts as Whanganui captain Ben Smith scores 149 not out
A captain's knock in his 50th List A game to set up a fine victory.
What's on in Whanganui this week? January 30 to February 5
Your guide to what's happening in the Whanganui region this week.
Jimi Blinkhorne dominates again in roller hockey
He has won the Australia Day Cup MVP for three years running.
Cricket: Volts big win over Stags in Whanganui's Ben Smith first game as captain
Side can't chase down record total from the home team in Dunedin.
Jetsprints: Whanganui racers miss podium at Wanaka round
Engine issues and good driving by the Waikato and Taranaki crews proves decisive.
Cricket: Whanganui's Ben Smith captaining Central Stags for first time in Ford Trophy
Tough test first up against Otago at home for new skipper.
Speedway: Hodge twins dominate West Coast Ministocks at Oceanview
Seth and Cody finish first and second overall on Saturday night.
Beaches, museum collection and tours around the region
Get out and about with the Whanganui Summer Programme.
Manchester musicians coming to Whanganui for La Fiesta women's festival
La Fiesta celebrates its 11th festival this year.
Speedway: West Coast Youth Ministock Championship at Oceanview tomorrow
Racers of tomorrow take centre stage.
Local Focus: La Fiesta women's festival coming soon
La Fiesta brings women's talent to the fore. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Jetsprints: Whanganui drivers need to climb points standings in Wanaka
Crashes, engine problems and absences have left locals down the points table.
Records pruned at the Gardens
Records fell and personal bests were set at the 2020 Cooks Classic in Whanganui.
Last stock sale at Fordell saleyard near Whanganui
Changing land use is closing small saleyards all over New Zealand.
Rollercoaster music ride for Paepae in the Park
Patea has a brand new committee organising its Paepae in the Park music festival.
The magnificent double ton at Victoria Park
Ben Smith sets new Wanganui batting record and then bowlers dismiss Taranaki cheaply.
Hipango Park, road to Springvale, coast to coast and more
Get out and about with the Whanganui Summer Programme.
Furlong Cup cricket resumes at Victoria Park
Bat, bat, and bat some more, or else it could be a rough two days.
Athletics: Fastest Kid on the Block finals at Cooks Classic
Also, several youngsters have success at Colgate Games.
Letters: Ancient fire controls still relevant
The Northern Territory has no disastrous fires; the mosaic burnoff system is still in use.
Cycling: Five Whanganui medallists at West Coast North Island track champs
Regional event that leads into the nationals.
Obituary: Farewell to Whanganui national champion cyclist Geoff Lankow
One of Whanganui's great cyclists passes away in Martinborough.
Charlotte's girls get it done at Festival of Cricket
Comfortable win in final to complete unbeaten tournament.
Cricket: CD Hinds and Stags in must-win Super Smash games to make playoffs
Both teams face Otago sides also desperate to make the Top 3.
Fire restrictions likely soon in Whanganui region
Rural fire officer warns people to be prepared for more intense fires.
Best of 2019:Tree fund a hit for Roots Brewing Co.
Roots Brewing Co. is doing its bit to put down new roots in the earth
Best of 2019: 'It's not freedom camping, it's freedom living'
Whanganui residents fuming as up to 24 campers' vehicles parked up for free each day.
Clinical Hawke's Bay performance
The Hawke's Bay girls went through unbeaten easily accounting for Wairarapa in the final.
Best of 2019: Ten reasons Whanganui is New Zealand's most beautiful city
The River City has been named as a finalist in the Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards.