Manwatū sport news
Manawatū cricket players join squad
An ex-Waiopehu College student and two Palmerston North players have signed with the team.
Manawatū trainer posts win at Ōtaki meet
Opawa Jack is trained by Palmerston North-based Chrissy Bambry.
Jockey Portia Matthews starts with a double win
It was two consecutive wins for the Central Districts-based jockey on Sunday.
Rural Games: Which NZ school came out on top?
Over 200 students from 10 schools took part in the Clash of the Colleges this year.
Jack Jordan reigns supreme again at Rural Sports Awards
Timbersports ace Jordan has earned the top-awards double for the second year running.
Renowned historian steps down as editor of Rugby Almanack
The recently published 2024 edition was his last as editor of the book.
Meet the Young Rural Sportsperson of the Year finalists
Two finalists are up for the title, a shearer and a harness driver.
Meet the Rural Sportswoman of the Year finalists
Three finalists from the worlds of harness racing, shearing and timbersports.
Meet the Rural Sportsman of the Year finalists
Three finalists are up for the title, from ploughing, Timbersports and sheepdog trials.
Finalists announced for 2024 NZ Rural Sports Awards
Awards to celebrate the rural sports community during NZ Rural Games weekend.
What says summer more than cricket?
OPINION: Can anyone go past cow corner, googly, rib-tickler and — dare I confess — box?
Kieran Noema-Barnett looks to repeat his cricketing success - as coach
He takes on the head coach role of the CD age-group side where his career began.
Success for brother-sister duo at the Manawatū shears
Brother-and-sister duo Joseph Gordon (shearing) and Cushla Abraham (woolhandling) won big.
Manawatū Show shearing champs return
Organisers are hoping for a full field of entries in Feilding on Saturday.
Dave Mollard: If you want to yell at a whistleblower, play football
OPINION: Treat the referee team with some respect.
Crunch time in Magpies and Turbos rivalry
The Magpies have won the last seven matches against Manawatū.
'Grossly disappointed': NZ Football weighs in about club football assault
New Zealand Football has confirmed police are involved following the incident.
Taniwha pipped at the hooter by Manawatū
A team that hadn’t won a game in this year’s NPC beat the Taniwha.
'Palmy's greatest ever sporting victory': Spanish World Cup win claimed
The Spanish team reportedly didn't love 'Palmydise', but the city is claiming their win.
Thamsyn Newton brings a powerhouse CV to CD team
Kāpiti-born Newton swaps the Wellington Blaze for the Central Hinds.
Dave Mollard: 'If we don’t already have it, we aren’t building it'
Opinion: The Green Games in Palmy will solve the Commonwealth's dilemma.
Sport news around NZ
Rugby player banned for nine weeks after punch during post-game handshakes
A Spotswood United player punched a Coastal Rugby player after a Premier grade match.
First XV: Inside the battle for New Zealand Schools' first five
Young talent in race for black jersey
‘No shortage of talent’: All Blacks not hiding from 2024 bench woes
The All Blacks haven’t scored a point in the last quarter of any Rugby Championship test.
Sri Lankan legend masterminding Black Caps’ path to Test Championship final
Rangana Herath has joined New Zealand for their tour of Asia.
Spy: Is All Black Damian McKenzie off the market?
The sports star is understood to be dating the daughter of racing royalty.
Suspected broken leg ends Black Ferns star's NRLW season
The injury puts a halt to dual international plans, for now.
More local sport news
ESPN journalist behind report of Spain’s boredom in Palmerston North speaks out about ‘international incident’
ESPN reporter Samuel Marsden says he may have caused an international incident.
Spain women's football team leave Palmerston North early after boredom sets in
The city's mayor has offered to host them for a free night on the town.
Young Levin gymnast wins New Zealand title
Levin gymnast Zahara Slatter wins New Zealand title.
Wheel Blacks: JT is firing on all four cylinders
'As far as I'm concerned, if I can do it, I will do it.'
New Zealand jockey gone to the trots
Senior jockey Darryl Bradley is course manager an Manawatū Raceway