Latest from Taranaki

One hundred wind turbine blades on the move through Whanganui

It is expected to take eight weeks to move the 56-metre blades.

School leavers lose chance at NZSS glory

Whanganui councillor and rowing coach Philippa-Baker-Hogan on Covid-19's sports impact.

Rowing: Whanganui Collegiate rowers on longlist for World Champs after Covid-19 postpones trials

With no ability to hold trial for final team, Rowing NZ hopeful August's world champs a go

Covid 19 coronavirus: Two confirmed cases in South Taranaki

A 17-year-old female and a 51-year-old male are the latest cases in the region.

Hoop dreams for June tournament.

Massive three-day tournament still possibility if country recovers enough from Covid-19.

Jetsprints: Waikato drivers provisionally win all three NZ titles after final Whanganui round cancelled

Season finishes one round early, as large gatherings prohibited by Covid-19 pandemic.

Company that built some of our most iconic buildings celebrates 150 years in business

The business has evolved from its beginning as the Public Works Department.

Rally: Strong turnout for first Fordell Gravel Sprint since 2017

Back on schedule as part of six round Central series.

Rowing: Gold for Whanganui Collegiate's Blake Hogan and Leo Hanna at North Island Secondary School champs

Nine medals claimed by locals at Lake Karapiro.

Rugby: Wanganui face tough travelling Heartland Championship draw

With nearest neighbours coming here, there are some long trips for tough games.

Festivals, films, walks, live music and more

Your guide to what's happening in the Whanganui region this week.

International Women's Day celebrated with O Juliet at Space

Taranaki favourite returns for La Fiesta finale

Bring your best bat, Ben

Whanganui's Ben Smith will need a big innings to help dig his Stags eam out of the hole.

Jordan makes it Wheelrace win No3

Two riders from Cambridge hook up to overtake the riders with handicap start in feature.

Local winners get a share of big Lotto prize pool

Two local winners share in Lotto second division prize pool.

From awful to artistic: Hāwera bridge gets mural makeover

Whanganui's Dan Mills has given an ugly rail bridge a much-needed facelift.

Obituary: Peter Bailey, Wanganui's halfback from Bulls, passes away

Played in the era of big games against top sides.

Cricket: Hinds get payback on Magicians in Hallyburton Johnstone Shield game

Also, Central Stags get advantage over Northern Districts in their Plunket Shield match.