Whanganui cafe reaps holiday bonanza but others prefer to take a break
January 4, 2021
The holiday season is a balancing act for hospitality business owners as they weigh up whether to stay open and incur extra staff costs on public holidays, or take a break. Laurel Stowell talked to...
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Whanganui locals look forward to 2021, hoping to put 2020 behind them
January 2, 2021
Whanganui people share their hopes and aspirations for 2021. The effects of the global Covid19 pandemic have dominated 2020, but after three months of alert level 1 in Whanganui, locals are optimistic...
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Aotearoa Māori Tennis Champs: Whanganui family make history, winning all five open titles
January 2, 2021
For the first time in history, one extended family has dominated the Aotearoa Māori Tennis Championship, winning all five open titles on offer at the prestigious tournament. The closely-related...
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Living without Chase: Louisa Baldwin reflects on a tough year and keeping the memories alive
January 2, 2021
While most of us had our struggles during 2020, Louisa Baldwin's year was an absolute shocker. In February, she lost her dearly loved 14-year-old son Chase Ewing when he drowned in the Whanganui River...
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Whanganui surf lifesavers' quick actions save lives at Kai Iwi Beach
January 1, 2021
Two young men are alive to welcome the new year thanks to the quick actions of four young surf lifesavers at Kai iwi beach on Wednesday. "A guy was really drunk and he was trying to float in the water...
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Future women cricket stars test their skills in the Year 11-13 CD Girls Tournament
January 1, 2021
The budding stars of women's cricket put their skills to the test when Whanganui hosted the Central Districts Year 11-13 Girls' Cricket Tournament. During the week before Christmas teams from Hawke's...
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Wanganui Stockcar and Speedway Club to end the year in smashing style
December 31, 2020
2020 has been a difficult year for many, so the Wanganui Stockcar and Speedway Club has decided to end the year in smashing style. Fast Lane Spares Oceanview Family Speedway will roar into life at 4pm...
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Whanganui was amongst the medals on the first day of the national speed skating champs.
December 30, 2020
Numbers may be down but the racing is much more competitive at all levels of the 2021 New Zealand Roller Sports Speed Championships being held in Whanganui. The first day of the championships kicked...
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Cemetery Circuit: Whanganui puts on another classic raceday
December 28, 2020
Whanganui's iconic Cemetery Circuit was the scene once again of some classic motorcycle racing on Boxing Day, fans left in no doubt that this event is truly world-class and like no other. The...
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Thousands pour in for a day of high intensity racing at Whanganui's Cemetery Circuit
December 28, 2020
In what has become a staple of summer in Whanganui, thousands packed the streets around the Heads Road cemetery on Saturday as the annual Cemetery Circuit motorcycle event kicked off. The circuit, the...
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Results of former students - 2020 Boxing Day Cemetery Circuit
December 26, 2020
Here are some amazing results of former students competing at the 2020 Boxing Day Cemetery Circuit! 2020 Suzuki Series – Cemetery Circuit Results – Total Points Formula Sport - Bears Senior 1st...
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Whanganui club and school rowers head to Christmas break on a high
December 24, 2020
The Whanganui region's rowing season has been busy of late with clubs and schools active since the beginning of Term 4 in early October, teaching new rowers (novices) and getting current rowers up to...
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Alec McNab reflects on the rich promise shown by athletes outside the NZSS medal count
December 24, 2020
Last week I highlighted the 10 Whanganui medal-winning performances and this week reflect that there were many other glittering showings, especially from younger and returning athletes who may not...
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Whanganui ex-pats' Christmas abroad in a Covid-19 world
December 24, 2020
While those of us in New Zealand can look forward to a relatively normal festive season, those scattered around the globe will be celebrating Christmas under heavier Covid-19 restrictions. Logan Tutty...
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Mosston School class raises $1800 for Cancer Society
December 24, 2020
Teacher, Kate Cvitanovich (former WHS student) and representatives from her class of year 5 and 6 students from Mosston School, were at the Cancer Society’s annual Volunteer luncheon recently. They...
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