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Rugby: Marist hunting win over Border in Premier comp
Border is the only Premier team yet to pop over a three-point penalty.
Whanganui rugby: Rātana building depth in two divisions
'We don’t look at ourselves as Senior Bs, we’re Premier Reserves.'
Rugby: Marton currently finds themselves in the very unfamiliar position
Should Marton overcome Hunterville they would be odds on for an end-of-season sweep
Whanganui club rugby: Border know one more victory will lock in a home semifinal
The word out of the Border camp is they are still working through a couple of injuries
Taihape and Tāmata Hauhā Rātana to battle this weekend in Senior rugby
“One loss and we could go down two to three places – just like that."
Cricket: Nice save by Whanganui United takes them to Coastal Challenge Cup final
Whanganui United qualifies for fifth Coastal Challenge Cup final in eight seasons.
Wanganui Marist comeback earns semifinal spot
A fightback at the death by Wanganui Marist throws Weraroa CC rivals.
Downer NZ Masters Games: Six straight days of cricket action
The latest in cricket action from the Masters Games.
Whanganui cricket: United and Marist pick up crucial victories
United and Marist win in Horowhenua-Kāpiti for the fourth round of Coastal Challenge Cup.
Whanganui United rolls the dice and comes up winners against rivals Paraparaumu in Coastal Challenge Cup third round
Whanganui United wins against rivals Paraparaumu in Coastal Challenge Cup third round
United upends Marist in Coastal Challenge opener and Cricket Whanganui’s Premier 1 final
United upends Marist in Coastal Challenge opener and Cricket Whanganui’s Premier 1 final
Riverview Motel Whanganui learnt about 'ultra-positive' cricket
First innings points result favours Hawke's Bay over Whanganui
Club rugby: Taihape finally get job done in Waverley
Taihape have climbed their sole remaining mountain.
Whanganui rugby: Under 18 team digs deep in wind
The home side will be full of confidence.
Football: Whanganui get first Women's Federation League win over Massey
Side regains that winning feeling after first round of games.
Rugby: Whanganui Collegiate narrow loss to New Plymouth Boys High
Visitors get payback for last year's defeat on their own Gully Ground.
Football: Whanganui Athletic stay undefeated in Federation League with narrow away win over Red Sox Manawatu
Perry Stewart scores for third game in a row.
Football: Wanganui City upend Whanganui Athletic Reserves in Premiership derby
City veterans remember derby intensity while Athletic's young players still finding feet.
Football: Narrow Whanganui loss to Taradale in Women's Federation League
Attackers can't get enough time in front of the net to force an equaliser.
Rowing: Winter Series underway on Whanganui River
First competitive racing held in New Zealand since lockdown.
Football: Second shutout win for Whanganui Athletic in Federation League
Part of another club double as Athletic Reserves make big comeback in Premiership win.
First XV Rugby: Whanganui Collegiate kick off belated preseason with win
Live rugby returns to Whanganui after Covid-19 delays.
Football: Wanganui City veterans set up comfortable win over Massey Reserves
Next week against Whanganui Athletic Reserves should be a cracker.
Football: Whanganui face strong Moturoa team in Women's Federation League opener
Brazilian striker takes control against home side at Wembley Park.
Football: Winning start to Premiership by Wanganui City and Whanganui Athletic Reserves
Comfortably victories set them near the top of the table after Week 1.
Athletic win season opener
Delayed season start worth the wait as home side puts up five goals.
Harriers: Whanganui's Virtual Series concludes with multiple repeat winners
Club will now return to hosting regular events.
HoopNation Junior to become Easter event after Covid-19 cancellation
Shifting from a three-day weekend to four could allow tournament to expand numbers.
Harriers: Christian Conder regains top spot from brother Ben in Virtual Series
Last race of series starts on Saturday around the town bridges.
Playing their best from Riverbend to New Plymouth
Conclusion of the end of season review of local representative teams.
Beamish ponders future in Covid-hit America
Olympics and a professional career on his mind.
Picked up cycling over lockdown? Go win some prizes...
Record the number of laps you do around the loops and get more entries in prize draw.
Cricket: Blocks at Victoria Park get complete renovation
Next season should start as normal with the pitches in a state of readiness.
Harriers: Ben Conder finally beats brother Christian in the Whanganui Virtual Series
Sibling rivalry heats up in the third challenge at Kowhai Park.
School sports: Churton School wins first Battle of the Bubbles challenge
Second challenge will involve how long you can keep a ball off the ground.
Girls' College crowned queens of the ISO Champs
School did a third of all the hours of the seven schools taking part combined.
Hockey: Whanganui teams adjust to post-Covid realities
While no representative play, top secondary school tournaments still a chance
Greyhounds: Public welcome back on Hatrick on Friday
Using same rules as restaurants under Level 2.
The history at Hatrick - 12 wins from 12 races
Friday evening a triumph for the Lisa Cole kennels.
ISO Champs finish this Sunday.
Whanganui Girls College looking likely to take out the prize.
Pathway to senior women's cricket still open in Whanganui
Representative side returns with veterans leading youngsters.
"Hey, wake up, you're player of the year"
Akash Gill looking forward to coming back next summer.
Wanganui Harriers 'virtual' season is underway
Runners and walkers have five days to race local parks and record their own times.
Watkin named Hinds player of year for second time
Allrounder thrived under pressure of co-captaining Twenty20 squad.
Pukekohe, NPC, and the legend of the 48m drop goal
It's something for us all to look forward to - the big 'homecoming'.
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.
Whanganui Girls College dominating Isolation Champs
Students and teachers record their physical activities to clock up hours for their banner.
Survey released for sports groups to show how they're holding up
Local body wants as much information on current situation as possible to help recovery.
The win made from nothing but courage
The day Wanganui defied all the odds, to hand South Canterbury a loss they never got over.
Bring regional rugby back to the forefront post Covid-19
With all the financial losses, NZ Rugby needs to get back to the grassroots.
Young veterans key to keep Under 15's afloat
Review continues of Cricket Wanganui's junior teams in season 2019-20.
Undermanned, but never overwhelmed
Wanganui Year 8 representative team does well in Napier against bigger centre sides.
Basketball: HoopNation still optimistic for June go ahead in Whanganui
Big tournament might still be viable if New Zealand's alert levels for Covid-19 lower.
The fun Saturday morning fitness routine for when we get back to normal
The worldwide phenomenon 'parkrun' coming to Whanganui.
For the love of the local game
Cricket Wanganui junior committee chair Tim Hocquard looks at ups and downs of the scene
Whanganui velodrome builder dies
His legacy remains the superb cycling track he built in Whanganui in 1995.
Rowing: Marton's Georgia Nugent-O'Leary home with 15 months to wait for Olympics
Marton rower has already battled back from serious injury, so can handle Covid-19 delays.
Cricket: Wanganui Year 6 reps enjoy their season in the sun
Matches played against teams from Auckland to Levin.
Rowing: Whanganui Collegiate rowers on longlist for World Champs after Covid-19 postpones trials
With no ability to hold trial for final team, Rowing NZ hopeful August's world champs a go
Home early, but home a champion
Season shortened by a handful of games in wake of Covid-19 pandemic.
Armed soldiers, 24 hour prayer demonstrations, chemicals dousing, and cancelled flights: All for some cricket
Locals happy to be home, even if in isolation for a fortnight.
Hoop dreams for June tournament.
Massive three-day tournament still possibility if country recovers enough from Covid-19.
Tarbon wins the Cliffhanger
Last motorsport event for foreseeable future won by Whanganui rider.
Cricket Wanganui to investigate allegations of unacceptable sledging by Wanganui United after two team complaints
Tech Old Boys and Wicket Warriors both lodge complaints from seperate grades.
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.
Runs, wickets, warships, and Covid-19
Ontario Cricket Academy has their final games against Sri Lankan army team near Colombo.
Cricket: Wanganui Renegades sweep Premier 2 season titles after Pro 40 final cancelled
Being top qualifier gifts them title with Covid-19 ending Premier 2 season a week early.
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.
Half a round for preseason, then two rounds that count
COVID-19 stand down means draw will stay the same, but remaining Round 1 has no points.
Rally: Strong turnout for first Fordell Gravel Sprint since 2017
Back on schedule as part of six round Central series.
Bowls: Wanganui BC's Clint Park wins four titles on Open Finals day
Clean sweep including men's singles title he barely missed last year.