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New version of the tournament worth over $1m to Whanganui returns to Springvale Stadium.
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Jetsprints: Whanganui's Ross Travers wins Waitara round of nationals for Group A
Long time between drinks for Whanganui driver to stand on top of the podium.
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.
Rugby: Wanganui face tough travelling Heartland Championship draw
With nearest neighbours coming here, there are some long trips for tough games.
Festivals, films, walks, live music and more
Your guide to what's happening in the Whanganui region this week.
International Women's Day celebrated with O Juliet at Space
Taranaki favourite returns for La Fiesta finale
Bring your best bat, Ben
Whanganui's Ben Smith will need a big innings to help dig his Stags eam out of the hole.
Jordan makes it Wheelrace win No3
Two riders from Cambridge hook up to overtake the riders with handicap start in feature.
Local winners get a share of big Lotto prize pool
Two local winners share in Lotto second division prize pool.
From awful to artistic: Hāwera bridge gets mural makeover
Whanganui's Dan Mills has given an ugly rail bridge a much-needed facelift.
Obituary: Peter Bailey, Wanganui's halfback from Bulls, passes away
Played in the era of big games against top sides.
Cricket: Hinds get payback on Magicians in Hallyburton Johnstone Shield game
Also, Central Stags get advantage over Northern Districts in their Plunket Shield match.
Cricket: Canterbury Magicians deny Central Hinds Hallyburton Johnstone Shield final spot
Also, Central Stags in competitive Plunket Shield tussle with Northern Districts.
Space finds a final frontier
Heritage building a perfect home for artful business.
Speedway: West Coast championships on the line at Whanganui's Oceanview Speedway
Also, Karl Barritt Memorial Sidecars crown to be decided.
Cricket: Whanganui players in Central Districts teams for Plunket Shield and Hallyburton Johnstone Shield
Hinds in must-win games to make the Grand Final.
Top four finish for Whanganui lawn bowlers
The octagonal proved a timely warm-up for this weekend's Open Whanganui Triples.
Muscling up in Hāwera for 13th AmeriCARna event
The annual American car event rolls into Hāwera on Friday.
Great week for athletics
The school championship series begins a busy time for Cooks Gardens this week.
Young Farmer of the Year regional finals fast approaching
The Taranaki/Manawatu regional finals for Young Farmer of the Year are fast approaching.
Tennis: Hawke's Bay dominate understrength Whanganui in Christie Cup
Visiting squad far too strong, but team builds experience points for the future.
Finally, Whanganui back on the jetsprints podium
After a tough season for the locals, finally a ray of sunshine.
Football: Whanganui Athletic ready for preseason muster
New players and old coming back to wear the red top for the 2020 Federation League.
Tennis: New look Wanganui team for Christie Cup challenge against Hawke's Bay
So many faces from the golden era and now gone.
Tuned to the minute
The M/W Championships have their final week in Palmerston North next week.
Out-of-towners dominate
It was the 19th year the event was sponsored by Ryman Healthcare.
Wanganui rep cricket loss with Rayner retirement
The 36-year-old builder remains a passionate Marton Saracens Cricket Club supporter.
Firefighters use 'every tool in the box' at Santoft blaze
The huge vegetation fire is still not fully extinguished.
Cricket: Central Stags end Ford Trophy with nine wicket loss to Canterbury
Injuries took a toll this summer.
Waverley church steeple taken down for repairs
The repairs will take over a week to complete.
Bowls: Wanganui just miss out in final of 68th Taranaki Women's Open Fours
Only one point in it after comeback against Papakura team in the last game.
Watch: Truckie spills cow effluent on animal rights protester
Truth behind what sparked a Kiwi vegan's furious rant in McDonald's can now be revealed.