Whanganui sport news
Whanganui athletes shine at inaugural Manawatū/Whanganui awards
George Beamish won the Molly Dorne Cup as MWA athlete of the year.
Club rugby: Taihape beat Marist to retain Challenge Shield
Rātana top the table after defeating Marton 108-12 in week one of the competition.
Rugby: Kaierau hold off new-look Border in season-opener
Around 10 new players made their Premier debut for Border.
Rugby: Whanganui senior competition kicks off this weekend
This year's competition features 10 teams, down from 12 last year.
Rugby: Border, Kaierau kick off Premier season opener
Border face Kaierau in a rematch of last season's grand final.
Athletics: Whanganui long jumper claims secondary schools gold
Whanganui athletes set 50 personal bests at the championships.
Athletics: Whanganui team set for North Island schools competition
The North Island Secondary Schools Championships will be at Porritt Stadium in Hamilton.
Whanganui rowing coaches ‘proud’ of Maadi effort
Whanganui schools won two gold medals at the 2025 Maadi Cup.
New football club in Ruapehu ‘creating pathways’ for kids
Paynter has been impressed with the quality level and enthusiasm for football in Ruapehu.
Unbeaten female talent on show in Rugby League Grand Final
The side have gone unbeaten in their debut season.
Athletics: Whanganui athletes excel as North Island Schools Championships near
There have been personal bests and standout performances at the tail-end of the season.
Whanganui athletes ready for national championships in Dunedin
Six Whanganui athletes will compete as part of the Manawatū-Whanganui team.
‘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.
Young athlete shines, selected for NZ team to compete in California
Juliet McKinlay has impressed at events throughout the season.
Israel Adesanya earns spot in UFC Hall of Fame
An iconic moment in Adesanya's career has earned him his spot in the Hall of Fame.
‘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.
Sport news around NZ
‘Shocking’ insights, ‘shameful’ conduct: Olivia Podmore inquest ends with painful realities
Almost four years after the Olympian's death, a coronial inquest has come to a close.
Super Rugby teams: All Blacks sensation returns as Chiefs receive mixed injury news
All the ins and outs ahead of the 11th round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
'Quality with quality': Crusaders' depth fuels Super Rugby resurgence
The Crusaders sit second, just behind the Chiefs, with a game in hand.
Nicoll-Klokstad rejects overseas offers to remain with Warriors
The fullback is staying put until the end of the 2027 NRL season.
Former All Black hails 'game-changing' brain test
'It will offer a lot of peace of mind, which is something that’s desperately needed'
'Definitely pushing me': Lawson's teammate wary of Kiwi's F1 improvements
The Kiwi says he's starting to feel more comfortable in Racing Bulls' car.
More local sport news
‘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.
‘The timing’s good’: Whanganui welcomes new cricket captain
Shaun O’Leary will captain Whanganui against Hawke’s Bay in Napier.
Athletics: Cooks Classic welcomes Olympic champions to Whanganui
Cooks Classic features Olympic champs Hamish Kerr, Anna Grimaldi and rising stars.
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.