Whanganui sport news
‘Phenomenal’ progress: Young shooter’s rapid rise in two years
'She takes off her pointe shoes and picks up a rifle.'
Whanganui netball stalwart honoured for 50 years of service
Di Tasker began umpiring in 1971 while still at primary school.
‘Pretty fearless’: 16-year-old girl dominates NZ motocross circuit
Karaitiana Horne won three major motocross titles in 2024.
$30 greyhounds bet nets Auckland punter $776k windfall
Chef’s Mate had the longest odds, paying $13 in Race 8.
Athletics: Busy week of track of field
Whanganui's Cooks Gardens hosted six meetings over seven days.
‘Massive win for Whanganui’: Women’s Central Districts T20 tournament debut
The ICC Women's World Cup trophy will be displayed on the first day.
‘More businessmen than cricketers’: Masters Games team on staying mates
Sons of Pitches are 'the rowdier of our teams'.
From strength to endurance: Masters athletes defy ageing at Games
Older athletes impress at the NZ Masters Games.
Olympian star power fuels Pak’nSave Cooks Classic
Olympic champion Hamish Kerr drew a large crowd to watch the high jump.
‘Home of the Mile’: Cooks Gardens set for record-breaking event
Cooks Gardens will host the Pak’nSave Cooks Classic on Saturday.
Mick on Monday: Lisa Allpress faces career setback after freak accident
Allpress has 1956 NZ wins, with aims to be the first female jockey to reach 2000.
Rapid rise of disc golf ‘better than expected’
More than a year on, Darren Stephenson says disc golf is a success in Whanganui.
Whanganui athletics boosted by resurfaced Cooks Gardens track
The track work was completed early and it is ready for a busy athletics season.
Future stars of First XV rugby: Top 10 players to follow
Meet the group of schoolboy players who are poised to shine in the future.
Athletics: Young hurdlers show promise for future
Whanganui athletes performed well at the NZ Secondary Schools Track and Field Champs.
Rugby: Whanganui player named Heartland Player of the Year
Whanganui's Fijian flyer Alekesio Vakarorogo wins the Ian Kirkpatrick Medal.
Athletics: National hurdles title for Whanganui student
Damian Hodgson won the NZ Schools senior boys 300m hurdles.
Whanganui High School top 8 in NZ touch
Whanganui High School finished in the top 8 of NZ schools' mixed touch sides.
Speedway: Midgets bring sizzle to Oceanview
There was exciting racing on the tight Whanganui circuit.
Midgets to break new ground at Oceanview
Midgets are one of the glamour classes of New Zealand speedway.
Whanganui's famous rowing regatta back for 2024
The Blake Construction Jury Cup returns this weekend.
Sport news around NZ
Rugby great: People leave restaurants when I enter since HIV diagnosis
Society’s stigma against virus is more damaging than any symptom, says rugby star.
Waikato boxer to make professional debut
The event will be held instead of Lani Daniels' world light heavyweight fight.
‘Out indefinitely‘: Tiger’s latest injury setback
Tiger Woods will be sidelined indefinitely after undergoing surgery.
Tevaga’s tribute to late friend fuels his Mt Smart comeback
Jazz Tevaga on the passing of his former teammate and playing against the Warriors.
NZME, Warriors extend partnership beyond 30 years
'It's more than a partnership to us at NZME — it’s a friendship we really value.'
Maradona’s medical team on trial for homicide in Argentina
Prosecutors accuse the team of providing 'totally deficient' home care.
More local sport news
Whanganui's 6'5"-tall 14-year-old with NBA dreams
'He's really flourished and his love for the game is pretty inspirational.'
Make-over for Whanganui's 'sporting cornerstone'
The track is set to be resurfaced for the first time since 2012.
Flame game: Kiwi firefighter one of world's best
Durie Hill Tower visitors may need to keep an eye out for a firefighter on the stairs.
Athletics: Improved Whanganui team performance
The male team moved from bottom of the table to fourth.
Whanganui Squash Club dominates at regional awards
Whanganui Squash Club scooped the Central Squash Awards after an amazing season.
Athletics: Whanganui students show good early season form
Collegiate's Juliet McKinlay had a highly successful day in Hastings.