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Cricket talent spotting

The festival of cricket moves to Whanganui Collegiate School grounds.

Best of 2019: 'Absolute disgrace': SH4 slip repairs still waiting

NZTA says repair work scheduled, but give no timeframe as options are assessed.

Raj on international duty

Her form over the past few months has been red hot.

Best of 2019: Local Focus: Another vintage weekend

Vintage cars, vintage sunglasses, vintage everything. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Stories of the decade: Change was in the air

Air New Zealand announced it couldn't continue providing a Whanganui-Auckland service.

Young neighbour helps 93-year-old escape burning house

The devastated resident said the fire happened in seconds.

Best of 2019: Humble former All Black remembered

Whanganui man and former All Black was humble about his time playing in the black jersey

One dead in SH3 crash as holiday road toll climbs

Motorists are advised to avoid the area.

Local Focus: Snell will always be remembered in Whanganui

Sir Peter Snells legacy still bringing visitors to Whanganui. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

New Zealand's One Mile Championship is back

Country's elite will contest Mile titles for the first time since 1968-69 season.

Lundy's final appeal to overturn murder conviction declined

Mark Lundy took his final shot at appealing to the Supreme Court in August.

Electric cars can now recharge in Foxton

No need for range anxiety for EV owners with charging stations along SH1 every 75km.

Family to murderer: 'Tell us where he is'

David Lyttle was targeted in an undercover police sting, during which he confessed.

Man pleads not guilty to murder of Jasmine Wilson

Wilson died in August after being dropped at hospital with non-accidental injuries.

Fatal crash: Anzac Day helicopter tragedy under fresh review

Cabinet has approved a review of inquiries into the 2010 Anzac Day crash.

Now we're getting serious: New cricket academy established

The partnership is a first between the New Zealand Cricket Foundation and a school.