Whanganui sport news
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.
‘Ticking along well’: Castlecliff Golf Club tees up 100 years
'A quick look at the honours board shows a lot of people who shaped the club.'
‘A hand up’: Eight athletes receive funding for international events
The young Whanganui athletes received grants from the Future Champions Trust.
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.
‘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.
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.
Sport news around NZ
‘Something made of nothing’: Fox dismisses claims of clash with PGA Tour rival
Fox played in the final group in Houston alongside Alejandro Tosti and Min Woo Lee.
Mourinho accused of ‘physically attacking’ rival manager
The controversial football manager finds himself in hot water after another incident.
Inside the Chiefs’ plan to replace Clayton McMillan as coach
The Chiefs' plan to replace Clayton McMillan revealed – and his likely successor.
Health scare sidelines Duncan for motocross champs
The four-time world champion is unsure when she will return.
NRL blocks code switch for former Black Ferns star
Portia Woodman-Wickliffe is unable to play in the NRLW due to an ambassador role.
After the divorce: Five years of life without South Africa in Super Rugby
This year marks the five-year anniversary without the Springboks.
More local sport news
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.