Whanganui sport news
First XV: 10 standouts to watch after a thrilling season
The group of schoolboy players who are poised to shine in the future.
Rugby: Strong first half for Whanganui against Mid Canterbury
The Whanganui side won 48-26 in Ashburton.
Athletics: Para-athletes inspirational for young competitors
Paralympics should give cause for thought to reluctant participants, writes Alec McNab.
Young equestrian to compete on international stage
'She’s come a long way in a short time.'
Rugby: Whanganui Women confirm finals spot
The final will be a back-to-back match against the Thames Valley Vixens.
Whanganui has an Australian boxing champion
'It’s highly competitive and they don’t go there to mess about.'
Rugby: Whanganui add experience for Poverty Bay clash
Whanganui have never lost to Poverty Bay in the Heartland era.
Superstock superstar off to UK for world finals glory
By invitation: Kiwi superstocks driver takes on the world
Rugby: Whanganui Women host Wairarapa Bush at Cooks
It's the first match of the North Island Heartland Series.
Rugby: Whanganui's Heartland season kicks off against Sth Canty
The match is at Cooks Gardens on Saturday.
'Awesome talent here': Athletic stamp mark on Fed League
Under-18 players made up most of the women's first team this year.
Athletics: 'Quiet improver' an Olympics highlight
Maddison-Lee Wesche’s silver medal was a highlight for NZ's track and field campaign.
Netball: Exciting semifinals in Premier 1 competition
Kaiwhaiki and Kaierau will play in next week's Premier final.
Kiwis in action: Full Paris Olympics schedule
The Kiwis in action schedule for the Paris Olympics.
Rugby: Five Whanganui players in Heartland Hurricanes squad
The squad has a five-match campaign after the HYC Under 20s tournament ends on Sunday.
Athletics: Olympics track and field compelling
Alec McNab is glued to television athletics coverage, despite his jetlag.
Netball: Close games in lead-up to semifinals
Both secondary school teams in Premier 1 played arguably their best netball yet.
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
Rugby: Whanganui women to take on Taranaki Whio
The match is in Waverley at 1pm on Saturday.
Rugby: Veteran Whanganui reps named in Development squad
“He’s said, ‘it’s come right’. I said, ‘that usually happens when you rest it’.”
Olympics 2024: Canada reach quarters despite spying penalty
Live updates of all the action from the Paris Olympics on day five.
Olympics 2024: Greatest team ever? NZ's golden side
Live updates of all the action from the Paris Olympics on day four.
Netball: Tough, even battle for Marist and Kaierau
The lead changed several times during the hard-fought match.
Hipango appointed to Sports Tribunal
The former Whanganui politician is one of four new appointments.