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UFC fighter Paulo Costa was handed his first ever loss in the title bout last year.
Thirty-four swimmers took to the awa on Saturday to compete in the annual event.
Aramoho Whanganui won the women's premier coxless four title by 5 seconds.
Whanganui's indoor cricket training facility has reached its funding target.
Trevor Olney has long been the driving force behind the decision on the union's name.
Waka ama racing on Saturday and Pakaitore Day Sunday spells a great weekend for iwi.
The four-round series kicks off on farmland near Marton on Sunday is packed with talent.
Murphy has the distinction of being the only selector/coach to beat Wellington twice.
It came down to the wire for United and Paraparaumu, with the home side sneaking home.
This was the first title win for the Wanganui Motocross Club in over 30 years.
The annual Jane Winstone tournament was held in Whanganui on February 13-14.
United will hold the flag for Whanganui cricket in the Costal Challenge final.
The velodrome will be closed due to concerns about the deterioration of the track.
Not all of the crashing and bashing was intended in a big night of racing action.
"To see everyone mixing and having a good time was tremendous."
Masters table tennis in Whanganui
Friendly competition at Masters Games darts
Paul Ifill has been having a blast at Wembley Park over the last three days.
The Whanganui DHB joined the Games as health partner for this month's event in Whanganui.
The 2021 Games finished on Sunday, February 14, after 10 days of events.
Soil is set to be turned for the $750,000 project after the 2021 season finishes.
A big field is likely at Oceanview Speedway tonight, with West Coast Stockcars on the bill
The Whanganui club rugby Senior competition begins on April 17 and the Premier, April 24.
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The young gun driver was stunned to get the call to drive.
The $1 million New Zealand Derby is looking increasingly likely to be run at Ellerslie.
Australia played their way back into the Twenty20 series with a crushing win.
Seven kids signed up as "Subbies" to learn about polocrosse riding experienced ponies.
Two sets of heats will determine who returns to Hatrick for Group One action next week.
Archery, darts, small-bore rifle shooting and bowls were taken on over two evenings.
A total prize pool of $4700 was on offer for a field of 24 premium snooker players.
All-rounder Shaun O'Leary sets a new modern day benchmark for cricket at Whanganui Collegiate School
O'Leary's audacious feat is rare in schoolboy cricket and was last done a WCS in 2010.
Comment: The last three meetings at Cooks Gardens show athletics is a sport for all ages.
Badminton and table tennis wrapped up their respective competitions on Wednesday.
The six games of school boy cricket proved as tense and entertaining as the highest level.
The youngest Games competitor is one of a number of young swimmers taking part.
Ball Busters, Red Nation, Balls Up and AK Mixed were in action on Tuesday afternoon.
The 40-plus women's 9 ball competition resulted in a three-way dead heat for gold.
Wanganui United now travel to Paraparaumu for the final on Saturday, February 20.