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Educator Douglas George Ball ushers in humane policy
A series profiling inspiring people from Whanganui

Rowing: Whanganui results at big January regattas
Latest column from Philippa-Baker Hogan.

Naaman and Carlos world class
Two Whanganui basketballers in team that wins age group division at world junior event

First victory in Furlong Cup over Taranaki in 18 years.
Taranaki concede the match when there's no chance to steal late win after batting collapse

The provinces clash at Wanganui Croquet Club
Manawatu-Wanganui finish third in five team event.

Bevins the best
First time winner of tournament takes trophy and biggest share of the $4000 prize pool

Cricket: Wanganui's fantastic Furlong Cup fightback against Taranaki
Team on track for first innings points win over their bigger neighbours

Variety of music the choice for family day
Paepae music includes brass band, country and western, for different day this year.

Rock sought to repair Whanganui moles - but quarry could close trails
Re-opening quarry risks destroying walking tracks and disfiguring skyline

Sensational Saturday needed instead of just superb Sunday's
Wanganui team needs a two-day, six session effort to compete with Taranaki.

Promising tournament ends one game short for Central Districts
After four straight wins, team loses last two games, with Auckland claiming semifinal

Small team win big
Small Whanganui Swim Team win big at the Wellington Regional Long Course Championships

Ollie wins North Island title
Whanganui rider Ollie Dennison wins North Island Junior Motocross 250cc class series

Rountree King of the Mountain
Whanganui teenager James Rountree bags another major motocross victory

Sherriff's great seat to watch Ferguson slogfest
Skipper marvels at his Central Districts Under 17 team mate carving up in Lincoln.

Wild weather, car not 100%, call it a "learning" weekend
Kaleb Ngatoa moves from eighth to ninth in the Toyota 86 Championship standings.

Speedway: Stockcar shootout and Sidecars at Whanganui's Oceanview
Full contact not only allowed, but encouraged.

Sherriff half century helps CD win opening tournament match
Excellent effort in the field and then a composed team batting effort sets up win.

In the Nick of time
Nick Willis wins Cooks Classic 1500m, but denied Cooks Gardens stadium record

Kerr clears 2.22m at Cooks
High jumper confident he can topple the New Zealand record.

CD pad up for U17 nationals
CD team with strong Whanganui influence aim for the National U17 Men's title in Lincoln

Belliss new Blackjacks coach
Multiple world champion Whanganui lawn bowler Peter Belliss named head Blackjacks coach

Oh so close
Whanganui bowler Reen Stratford went agonisingly close to winning the national pairs title

Ben back home
Youngsters have opportunity to lift Air Chathams Whanganui off bottom of Furlong Cup table

Stent stands out
Whanganui Festival of Cricket doing its job and developing girls' skills

Young woman from Taranaki claims $22.3m Lotto jackpot
"The first thing I want to buy is a house for my brother," Wednesday's lotto winner said.

Late bloomer makes a colourful show in Raetihi
Whanganui artist has more than one.

Festival of Cricket
Cricket Express Whanganui Festival of Cricket begins with CD U18 Girls Tournament