Jimi Blinkhorne dominates again in Roller Hockey
January 29, 2020
Whanganui roller hockey sensation Jimi Blinkhorne continues to dominate on both sides of the Tasman after outstanding performances in two grades at the annual Australia Day Cup tournament in Melbourne...
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Speedway news at Oceanview
January 27, 2020
Fifteen-year-old twin brothers Seth and Cody Hodge are young men in a hurry. On Saturday night, it was Cody who got one up on Seth as the twins finished first and second in the West Coast Youth...
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Whanganui women's festival La Fiesta is ready for launch with music galore
January 25, 2020
La Fiesta 2020 is about to begin, as founder and co-ordinator Carla Donson chalks up 11 years of the festival that celebrates women in Whanganui. "It's a real achievement as a lot of similar women's...
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Tribute to Peter Snell at Cooks Gardens
January 25, 2020
Monday's tribute walk for the late great Sir Peter Snell is raring to go. The free event takes place at Cooks Gardens on the 58th anniversary of Snell breaking the mile world record, with a time of...
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Speedway: Champions of the future strut their stuff
January 25, 2020
With the Elite Mechanical New Zealand Superstock Championship out of the way, it's the turn of the champions of the future at Fast Lane Spares Oceanview Family Speedway tomorrow night. The West Coast...
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The third generation of the Whanganui Huijs family head into battle at the NZ Midget champs
January 23, 2020
The third wave of Team Huijs has been sent into battle, with the 2019-2020 AccessMan New Zealand Midget Championship in Christchurch the end game. Three generations of the Whanganui family have now...
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Popular local Music Festival returning in March
January 23, 2020
The success of the Paul Road Music Festival continues and it will be running for the 12th year on Sunday, March 8. It’s time to put it in your diary of music events to attend. Organiser, Fred...
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Government proposes raft of tenancy law changes
January 22, 2020
Araft of new law changes for rental homes will see landlords under greater scrutiny when attempting to evict bad tenants. Under the current law, landlords may end a periodic tenancy for any reason as...
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Whanganui rider Richie Dibben extends his lead in the national 600cc title chase
January 22, 2020
Dibben wins five of first six races to take big Superbike lead. The signs are looking ominous for rivals of Whanganui motorcycle star Richie Dibben in this year's national championship series. With...
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Suzuki Series: Gixxer Cup success as top rider inclusion didn't stop youngsters making podium
January 22, 2020
The decision to allow top riders to compete in Suzuki's fledging Gixxer Cup competition has only grown and improved the development series, which was designed to serve as motivation and inspiration...
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Hamish Crawshaw's big win at Crown Poker
January 22, 2020
Congrats to our #AussieMillions Event 22 NLHE Shot Clock Turbo Champion Hamish Crawshaw taking home $72,070 & the #ANTON Championship ring!! Well done Hamish!
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Cricket: Action reply for final?
January 21, 2020
Unless they make a gentlemen's agreement to just face each other once, Property Brokers United and Whanganui Collegiate will play twice on February 1 as the uncatchable top two teams in the Bullocks...
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Homegrown talent James Musa heading back to US major league
January 21, 2020
Whanganui's former All White defender James Musa is going back to the show in the United States football system, with the news of his signing with Minnesota United FC in Major League Soccer (MLS) late...
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Athletics: Strong performances and junior stadium records at Cooks Classic
January 20, 2020
Athletics guru Alec McNab had to dig into the kitty for incentive awards quite a bit at the 2020 Cooks Classic tonight, although some stadium records remained elusive for the talented group of young...
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WHS athletics team at the Cooks Classic
January 19, 2020
Part of the WHS athletics team that competed in the Cooks Classic in Wanganui on Saturday. The main event for the WHS team was the medley relay. WHS entered 4 teams, 2 girls and 2 boys in a mixed...
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