One hundred wind turbine blades on the move through Whanganui
It is expected to take eight weeks to move the 56-metre blades.
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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.
Speedway: West Coast Stockcars and Minisprints titles decided at Oceanview tomorrow
After earlier rain off, stockcars and minisprints to have another go tomorrow.
Greyhounds: $8,500 NZRS Graduation final tonight at Whanganui's Hatrick Raceway
Keen battle between Palmerston North and Christchruch kennels.
Merchant of Venice director catches breath after triumphant run
Comedic touches enhanced Shakespeare play performed at Bason Botanic Gardens.
Cricket: No red ball or IPL tournaments in Whanganui this summer
Teams run out of players, while Indian tournament follows creator out of town.
Young farmers celebrate with activities, formal dinner
One of the oldest Young Farmers Clubs in the country, Marton has survived many trials.
Jordan makes it Wheelrace win No3
Two riders from Cambridge hook up to overtake the riders with handicap start in feature.
New CEO 'proud and humbled by the role'
Hoani Ponga has previously worked for Te Tumu Paeroa and Plant and Food Research.
Came back for the football, whacked a century in the cricket
Could have kept batting but didn't want to be late for work.
Rain brings little relief to dry conditions
"It was a freshener - nowhere near enough to turn the tide."
MPs look at health, education and business initiatives
Whanganui infrastructure focus for visit.
Nine medal haul for gutsy Huntley triathletes
The Rangitīkei-based school took eight athletes and finished second at national level.
4x4: Turakina course a real challenge as local Dan Cowper leads C-Class
Auckland's Biggs brothers looking to battle out for D-Class title.
Speedway: West Coast championships on the line at Whanganui's Oceanview Speedway
Also, Karl Barritt Memorial Sidecars crown to be decided.
4x4 Trials: Turakina course promises to be tough for fourth round of national series
Drivers and navigators will need all of their technical skills.
Weekend racing with Iain Hyndman - McKay on weather watch
The Mitigator will not cop a wen track at Otaki.
Whanganui average income revealed and it's getting higher
City's average income is still less than the national average but is increasing faster.
Great week for athletics
The school championship series begins a busy time for Cooks Gardens this week.