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‘The only place where I don’t live in pain’: Rachel Māia’s fight to reach the Paralympics
The climber is making her international return after surgery on her remaining leg.
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Athletics: Promising performances as Whanganui season opens
More than 100 performances were recorded across the opening-night programme.
Rugby: Whanganui reach Lochore Cup final after 100-minute thriller
Alekesio Vakarorogo scored his 55th Heartland try in his 55th game.
Rugby: Whanganui U16 boys finish third in Saracens Cup
Poverty Bay claimed the title with a 28-19 win over Wairarapa Bush.
'True statesman of the game': Meet Whanganui Rugby's new patron Bob Barrell
Barrell is the union's highest points scorer with more than 1000 points from 1963 to 1977.
Whanganui's Maia Paki wins national pool rescue title
The 11-year-old also claimed silver medals in the 50m brick carry and obstacle swim.
Rugby: Whanganui chase Lochore Cup
Whanganui face Horowhenua Kāpiti in the semi-finals in Levin on Saturday.
Athletics: Volunteers sought for two major events
Cooks Gardens hosts the NZ Secondary School Champs and Cooks Classic this season.
Rugby: Vakarorogo equals Heartland try record with 53rd try
Eight tries this season have put Vakarorogo level with Kalavini Leatigaga.
Whanganui delivers knockout nationals as boxers strike gold
It will be the last time Eddie and Sandra Tofa organise the event.
Rugby: Whanganui end King Country's winning streak with 31-21 comeback
Alekesio Vakarorogo’'s 53rd try tied the all-time Heartland record.
Rugby: Whanganui Under-16 girls retain crown with 43-0 final win
Flanker Ahumai Spittal-Rauhina was named tournament MVP.
Athletics: Great coaches build the sport as well as its athletes
Budding decathlete Isaac Ashworth has been coached by Terry Lomax and Max Attwell.
Rugby: Whanganui U18 girls bounce back with 29-24 win over King Country
The U16 girls beat Wairarapa-Bush 80-5 at Spriggens Park.
Whanganui 16-year-old to represent Philippines Rowing on international stage
Ross Llaneta did not expect to become a professional rower, let alone at his age.
'A special breed': Inside Whanganui's first backyard ultra marathon
A new lap 'starts on the hour, every hour, until there's one person left'.
Athletics: Busy track and field season ahead
Athletics Whanganui club nights begin October 13 ahead of major events.
Reliving the pass: Meet Whanganui's Golden Oldies rugby team
The side's oldest player is 85, with most in their 60s and 70s.
Athletics: $10m Ultimate Championship experiment succeeds but risks are clear
World Athletics must weigh the event's innovation against its risks.
Rugby: Whanganui U18 boys suffer heavy defeat
The Whanganui boys were well beaten by Wairarapa-Bush, going down 50-19 at Spriggens Park.
'Best thing ever': Hurricanes bring title trophy to Whanganui
Hurricanes staff and Brett Cameron helped run activities for kids at Springvale Stadium.
Rugby: Horowhenua-Kāpiti end Whanganui's unbeaten run
Whanganui’s errors proved costly as Horowhenua-Kāpiti claimed a 19-17 win.
Rugby: Winning starts for Whanganui U18 teams
The girls' and boys' teams both won their away games on Saturday.
'She's an inspiration': Runner battles extreme heat to impress at World Masters champs
Sally Gibbs won the half marathon, 10km road race, 5000m and 8km cross-country.
Alec McNab: How athletics has changed in 25 years
New Zealand athletes feature in the Diamond League final.
Rugby: Vakarorogo scores 50th first-class try
Whanganui had a 59-10 win over Ngāti Porou East Coast in the Heartland Championship.