Whanganui's Richie Dibben dominates Supersport at first round of NZ Superbikes
January 14, 2020
What a difference a year makes – from a zero result to maximum points in just 12 months signifying a remarkable turnaround for Suzuki hero Richie Dibben in Supersport 600 competition. The...
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Retro style: Put your best vintage fashion foot forward Whanganui
January 13, 2020
The roaring twenties are back and Whanganui is expected to turn out in style for the Mainstreet Caboodle Vintage Costume Competition. "We have teamed up with Mainstreet Whanganui to find the best...
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Whanganui's Jessica Watkin's Hinds cannot hold back Otago Sparks in Super Smash
January 13, 2020
Whanganui's former White Fern Jessica Watkin tried her best, but she could not carry her Central Hinds team through to the playoffs of the Dream11 Super Smash after a seven wicket loss to the Otago...
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Superb driving by Max Holloway in the Superstocks Team Race.
January 12, 2020
Max Holloway takes the checkered flag for the Warriors in the first race of the 2020 season! Fantastic start to Wanganui Warriors Superstock Race Team at the Robertson Holden International Speedway in...
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Vintage Weekend: Whanganui musicians ready to provide sounds on the street
January 11, 2020
The Whanganui Vintage Weekend Caboodle will showcase some of Whanganui's best musical talent next weekend, with live music played on three stages over 14 hours. Mainstreet Whanganui events manager...
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Local Focus: The Kiwi music festival in the middle of nowhere
January 11, 2020
"Welcome to Nowhere" is a small underground music festival held on the rural outskirts of Whanganui every January. Organised by a group of self-professed music geeks from Wellington, the audience...
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Cricket: Central Districts wins Under 15 tournament at Whanganui Festival
January 11, 2020
The Central Districts side has breezed through the U15 Girls tournament unbeaten to lift their title at Cricket Express Whanganui Festival of Cricket today. Finishing the round robin as top qualifier...
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Speed Skating: Whanganui's Renee Teers top woman at national championships
January 10, 2020
Whanganui's speed skating contingent came within just two points of winning the prestigious Unity Trophy, which signifies the best overall club, at the NZ Speed Skating Road, Track and Marathon...
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Central Districts under-15s bag big scalp
January 9, 2020
Central Districts has dealt defending champions Auckland a blow in round two of the five round U15 Girls tournament at the annual Cricket Express Whanganui Festival of Cricket on Wednesday. In the...
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Central IPS Touch Tournament results 2019
January 9, 2020
Congrats to our WHS Students who represented Wanganui in the touch tournament in December. Central IPS Tourney held in Palmerston North Dec 2019. Winners of their grade - Whanganui U18 Boys Touch...
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Jess Watkin puts thoughts of Super Smash must-win match aside as she guides CD U15s at nationals
January 8, 2020
Classy Whanganui allrounder Jess Watkin will set aside thoughts a must-win Super Smash clash with the Otago Sparks this weekend as she guides her young Central Districts side through the national U15...
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Supercharged Whanganui utes and dragsters humming
January 8, 2020
Supercharged Whanganui and Waverley utes and dragsters were on fire at two venues over the past 10 days. The Grant Rivers 500 cubic inch big block supercharged Chev dragster won round three of the...
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Dance Scholarship recognition for trio
January 8, 2020
Caleb Loader might only be 10 years old, but he knows what he wants in life. His dream is to be a professional dancer, and it’s a dream which could come true. The Whanganui Ballet and Dance Academy...
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Wairarapa and Hawkes Bay go to war in U18 final at Whanganui Festival of Cricket
January 6, 2020
Defending champions Hawke's Bay take on Plumbing World Wairarapa on Monday, looking for back-to-back titles in the Under-18 Girls competition during the annual Cricket Express Whanganui Festival of...
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Young bands feature in Whanganui concert
January 6, 2020
Musicians aged 14 to 17 featured in the Rock on the River concert at Caroline's Boatshed Bar & Eatery on January 5. "They're our tomorrow," owner Caroline Norton said. The concert is part of a...
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