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Forgotten World Highway funding will boost tourism

The Provincial Growth Fund has allocated more than $9 million to the sealing project.

Sevens: Wanganui miss out on nationals after seventh place finish at Central Regions

Sevens season is over for the home side.

Speedway: Charlie Berntsen trophy on the line on Sunday at Oceanview

'The Charlie' is a coveted prize for all drivers.

Sevens: Young Wanganui team named for Central Region tournament

Teenagers will front up against professionals from the squads in Mitre 10 Cup unions.

Rowing column: Whanganui season underway with 10km race

Both eights and small boats take to the water.

Golf: Manawatu-Wanganui rebound at NZ Men's Interprovinicial

New Zealand's top team matchup tournament underway.

Hill climb records tumble

Damian Johnson dominated both days breaking both track records in the process.

Cricket: Wanganui finishes Chapple Cup with two wins over Wairarapa

Victory in both the 50 over and Twenty20 format.

Cricket: Wanganui goes with pace attack at home against Hawke's Bay

Spinners replaced for batting and retention of the speed bowlers for possible wet pitch

Athletes nearing peak

Breaking records and posting personal bests augurs well for the nationals.

Severe weather warning for Bay of Plenty and Gisborne

Heavy rain and possible thunderstorms could be on the way for Bay of Plenty and Gisborne.

Rugby: Waisake Naholo ready to go with London Irish

Whanganui's former All Black all set for fresh start in the Gallagher Premiership.

Basketball: U13 champs invited to Taupo tournament

The exclusive tournament is hosted by former top hoopster Everard Bartlett in Taupo.

Athletics Whanganui: Expectations exceeded

The small group of Whanganui athletics exceeded expectations in Inglewood.

International turnout to see first sod turned at wind farm

Local and international guests marked the formal start to building Waipipi Wind Farm.

Bargains galore as collectors flock to Whanganui fair

Eager buyers at St John retro fair