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Jared Smith
Sports Editor
Whanganui

The New Zealand Herald has more than 200 journalists across the country, bringing you the stories that matter on our website and app, in print and across our social media platforms.

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Whanganui rugby: Sixty-strong training group prepares for Heartland season
New Zealand

Whanganui rugby: Sixty-strong training group prepares for Heartland season

02 Jun 05:00 PM
Whanganui rugby: Rātana building depth in two divisions
New Zealand

Whanganui rugby: Rātana building depth in two divisions

25 Apr 05:00 PM

'We don’t look at ourselves as Senior Bs, we’re Premier Reserves.'

The history at Hatrick - 12 wins from 12 races
Sport

The history at Hatrick - 12 wins from 12 races

17 May 04:17 AM

Friday evening a triumph for the Lisa Cole kennels.

Israel Adesanya opens up on his lockdown luck and going to UFC 'Fight Island'
UFC

Israel Adesanya opens up on his lockdown luck and going to UFC 'Fight Island'

01 May 10:30 PM

Kiwi UFC champ on his 'frontline' mum, fighting on a mysterious island, and his next bout.

From Whanganui club cricket to being named in ICC Under 19 World Cup team
Cricket World Cup

From Whanganui club cricket to being named in ICC Under 19 World Cup team

13 Feb 01:29 AM

Canadian allrounder named beside players likely to become ODI stars and IPL millionaires

Premium
The magnificent double ton at Victoria Park
Sport

The magnificent double ton at Victoria Park

19 Jan 04:46 AM

Ben Smith sets new Wanganui batting record and then bowlers dismiss Taranaki cheaply.

Premium
Fahey joins elite company with Billy Webb trophy
Sport

Fahey joins elite company with Billy Webb trophy

19 Jan 04:23 AM

Strong row against tide on the home leg sees Wellingtonian lift same trophy as Drysdale.

Premium
New Zealand's One Mile Championship is back
Athletics

New Zealand's One Mile Championship is back

20 Dec 03:11 AM

Country's elite will contest Mile titles for the first time since 1968-69 season.

Premium
Izzy, the Halbergs, and the fight for combat sport recognition
Sport

Izzy, the Halbergs, and the fight for combat sport recognition

12 Dec 04:00 AM

Former local rowers and MMA exponent nominated by their sports for prestigious awards.

Rugby: NZ Heartland XV lose to Vanua XV in second clash
NPC

Rugby: NZ Heartland XV lose to Vanua XV in second clash

09 Nov 10:48 AM

Errors and penalties in slippery conditions prove costly in rematch with home side.

Premium
Rugby: Waisake Naholo ready to go with London Irish
Super Rugby

Rugby: Waisake Naholo ready to go with London Irish

07 Nov 01:32 AM

Whanganui's former All Black all set for fresh start in the Gallagher Premiership.

Rugby: NZ Heartland XV defeats Vanua XV in Lautoka
NPC

Rugby: NZ Heartland XV defeats Vanua XV in Lautoka

06 Nov 09:53 PM

Humid conditions and committed opposition means victory had to be grinded out.

Rugby: NZ Marist defeat NZ Heartland XV in Te Aroha
NPC

Rugby: NZ Marist defeat NZ Heartland XV in Te Aroha

02 Nov 04:18 AM

First victory by the Marist side in the annual fixture since 2011.

South Canterbury's Willie Wright wrangles West Coast weather for Lochore Cup win
NPC

South Canterbury's Willie Wright wrangles West Coast weather for Lochore Cup win

27 Oct 03:59 AM

Excellent goal kicking performance in adverse conditions for victory in Greymouth.

North Otago too strong in Meads Cup
NPC

North Otago too strong in Meads Cup

26 Oct 06:11 AM

Home town side reverses round robin defeat to lift Heartland rugby's ultimate prize.

Rugby: Meads and Lochore Cup finalists found in Heartland Championship
NPC

Rugby: Meads and Lochore Cup finalists found in Heartland Championship

20 Oct 03:19 AM

North Otago and Wanganui will battle for the ultimate prize of the Meads Cup.

Rugby: Heartland Championship sorts out final Meads and Lochore Cup placings with exciting matches
Rugby

Rugby: Heartland Championship sorts out final Meads and Lochore Cup placings with exciting matches

13 Oct 04:49 AM

Some old favourites return to prominence, while others wonder what might have been.

Rugby: Both Heartland Championship table leaders upset in penultimate round
Rugby

Rugby: Both Heartland Championship table leaders upset in penultimate round

06 Oct 03:52 AM

Top four completely rearranged again in one of the most competitive seasons in 14 years.

Rugby: Top sides win inter-island games in sixth round of Heartland Championship
Rugby

Rugby: Top sides win inter-island games in sixth round of Heartland Championship

29 Sep 03:19 AM

South Canterbury and West Coast hold off low-ranked home sides to keep top spots

Auckland's Sarina Wang wins Overall title at National Sport Stacking champs
Sport

Auckland's Sarina Wang wins Overall title at National Sport Stacking champs

23 Sep 03:43 AM

First overall victory by a female in at least five years.

Rugby: Heartland Championship's week five sees teams upset across board
Rugby

Rugby: Heartland Championship's week five sees teams upset across board

22 Sep 03:53 AM

Only one team gets a victory over a side who was ranked below them on the points table.

All Black Bill Osborne's biggest autograph
Rugby

All Black Bill Osborne's biggest autograph

19 Sep 03:57 AM

The 16-test All Black and current NZRU president Bill Osborne signs at the Wall of Fame.

Heartland rugby: Week 4 sees big changes on points ladder
Rugby

Heartland rugby: Week 4 sees big changes on points ladder

15 Sep 04:02 AM

Robbie Smith the hero for North Otago with fulltime penalty kick maintaining unbeaten tag

Heartland comeback thrillers by unbeaten West Coast and North Otago
Rugby

Heartland comeback thrillers by unbeaten West Coast and North Otago

08 Sep 03:14 AM

Teams welcome back their NZ Heartland XV players for games going right down to the wire.

Rugby: Manu Samoa pull away to beat NZ Heartland XV
Rugby World Cup

Rugby: Manu Samoa pull away to beat NZ Heartland XV

01 Sep 04:08 AM

Rugby World Cup squad with some Super Rugby regulars is too strong for the amateurs.

Rugby: West Coast on top of Heartland Championship
Rugby

Rugby: West Coast on top of Heartland Championship

01 Sep 02:35 AM

Only West Coast and North Otago still unbeaten after two games.

Heartland Championship kicks off
Rugby

Heartland Championship kicks off

25 Aug 03:56 AM

First round of games honours memory of All Black and Heartland legend Sir Brian Lochore

Obituary: A farewell to motorcycle legend Rod Coleman
Motorsport

Obituary: A farewell to motorcycle legend Rod Coleman

12 Aug 03:32 AM

The first Kiwi to win at the Isle of Man, and a national and international champion.

Premium
The Waverley Horror Show for Ratana
Sport

The Waverley Horror Show for Ratana

29 Jun 07:06 AM

Eighteen tries to one in an absolute embarrassment at Dallison Park.

Racing: Kiwi Earl Bamber gets third in GTE class at Le Mans
Motorsport

Racing: Kiwi Earl Bamber gets third in GTE class at Le Mans

17 Jun 03:53 AM

Another trip to the podium at the iconic race, although this time is a lower division.

Biggs vs Auret battle again for Extreme Challenge title
Motorsport

Biggs vs Auret battle again for Extreme Challenge title

28 Apr 08:56 AM

Auckland driver holds off his Whanganui rival to add challenge crown to national title.

No time for anything but courage
Crime

No time for anything but courage

21 Mar 08:40 PM

Two police officers who stopped Christchurch shooter typify our unsung first responders.

Bamber's mum holds back tears as driver finally recognised at home
Motorsport

Bamber's mum holds back tears as driver finally recognised at home

18 Nov 05:30 AM

The kid from Jerusalem up the Whanganui River who won Le Mans and conquered the world.

Motorsport: Marton's Kaleb Ngatoa 10th in Toyota 86 opening round
Motorsport

Motorsport: Marton's Kaleb Ngatoa 10th in Toyota 86 opening round

04 Nov 11:50 PM

Contact with another driver proved costly in the first race at Pukekohe.

Bathurst: Whanganu's Earl Bamber and team mate Shane van Gisbergen chase dream
Motorsport

Bathurst: Whanganu's Earl Bamber and team mate Shane van Gisbergen chase dream

05 Oct 09:35 AM

The Le Mans winner wants to claim Bathurst 1000 to achieve boyhood dream.

Wanganui lose Hart but show heart to hold off West Coast
Rugby

Wanganui lose Hart but show heart to hold off West Coast

02 Sep 06:59 AM

Captain ruled out before kickoff, but Wanganui still keep control for bonus point win.

Hawke's Bay speed blitzes Heartland Hurricanes in second half
Rugby

Hawke's Bay speed blitzes Heartland Hurricanes in second half

02 Sep 05:04 AM

Hawke's Bay find their groove to score 36 points in the second half.

Stowers saves the day
Rugby

Stowers saves the day

02 Sep 03:58 AM

Wanganui Samoa still alive in High Commissioners Cup after last minute victory

King Country and North Otago strong, Horowhenua-Kapiti pick up Seruwalu
Rugby

King Country and North Otago strong, Horowhenua-Kapiti pick up Seruwalu

02 Sep 12:34 AM

Two games decided by last minute kicks and five teams win on the road.

Rugby: Wanganui's trip into the unknown to face West Coast
Rugby

Rugby: Wanganui's trip into the unknown to face West Coast

30 Aug 09:20 PM

Lack of footage from opening round leaves coach in the dark about opponents.

Wanganui defence and discipline defeat South Canterbury in Heartland rugby opener
Rugby

Wanganui defence and discipline defeat South Canterbury in Heartland rugby opener

26 Aug 11:59 AM

Team shows cool heads to minimise penalties and stop South Canterbury's bigger pack

Rugby: Wanganui Development beat Wellington Maori Development despite giving them players
Rugby

Rugby: Wanganui Development beat Wellington Maori Development despite giving them players

26 Aug 11:15 AM

Coach Jerome McCrea willing to risk an official loss so long as opposition have full side

Heartland Championship rugby in review
Rugby

Heartland Championship rugby in review

26 Aug 10:45 AM

Several matches decided inside final 10 minutes have big bearing opening day points table

Tough weekend for young Wanganui rugby players and Samoans
Rugby

Tough weekend for young Wanganui rugby players and Samoans

26 Aug 10:30 AM

Wanganui rep teams and Heartland Hurricanes fall to heavy defeats to strong opposition

Rugby: Development XV confirmed to Wellington Maori Development
Rugby

Rugby: Development XV confirmed to Wellington Maori Development

24 Aug 10:01 AM

Game moved to City College grounds.

Rugby: Wanganui discipline must hold against South Canterbury
Rugby

Rugby: Wanganui discipline must hold against South Canterbury

23 Aug 07:00 PM

Team cannot undermine their chances with mounting penalty counts.

Wanganui Samoa smash Horowhenua Kapiti Samoa in debut rugby clash
Rugby

Wanganui Samoa smash Horowhenua Kapiti Samoa in debut rugby clash

19 Aug 11:14 AM

The WRFU's newest representative team has big win at Spriggens Park.

Rugby: Heartland Hurricanes win mudfest with Manawatu U19
Rugby

Rugby: Heartland Hurricanes win mudfest with Manawatu U19

19 Aug 09:56 AM

Scoreless second half as defence is the order of the day.

Wanganui get harsh lesson in disciplined rugby in loss to Saracens
Rugby

Wanganui get harsh lesson in disciplined rugby in loss to Saracens

19 Aug 08:00 AM

Hard contact led to basic infringements as Hawke's Bay team roars home in last 10 minutes

Rugby: Wanganui needs the mud in Marton preseason game
Rugby

Rugby: Wanganui needs the mud in Marton preseason game

16 Aug 09:33 PM

Team must experience wet weather rugby before the Heartland Championship begins.

Rugby: New Wanganui Samoa squad ready to go
Rugby

Rugby: New Wanganui Samoa squad ready to go

16 Aug 11:23 AM

High Commissioners Cup campaign kicks off on Saturday.

Rugby: Wanganui Development XV beat Hawke's Bay U19
Rugby

Rugby: Wanganui Development XV beat Hawke's Bay U19

12 Aug 10:15 AM

Players push their claims to be consider for Heartland squad if required.

Younger players get their chance to run for Wanganui
Rugby

Younger players get their chance to run for Wanganui

12 Aug 08:38 AM

Nine tries scored on artificial surface.

Wider squad players get their shot in Masterton
Rugby

Wider squad players get their shot in Masterton

09 Aug 09:05 PM

Wanganui to also focus on shoring up backline defence.

Wanganui Under 20 and Under 18 rugby squads named
Rugby

Wanganui Under 20 and Under 18 rugby squads named

09 Aug 10:48 AM

Under 20's looking to retain Hurricanes Youth Rugby Council title in Palmerston North.

Rugby: Wanganui Under 20's big win to start HYRC Series
Rugby

Rugby: Wanganui Under 20's big win to start HYRC Series

05 Aug 09:05 AM

Having regular team mates in the forward pack lays foundation for big win on home soil.

Wanganui young guns get to experience Ranfurly Shield rugby
Rugby

Wanganui young guns get to experience Ranfurly Shield rugby

02 Aug 11:08 PM

First Shield game played in Hawera in nearly 100 years.

Wanganui success in the 'Game of Three Halves'
Rugby

Wanganui success in the 'Game of Three Halves'

27 Jul 11:20 PM

Local team does well in the three 40 minute format in Taihape. Selectors have tough calls.

Can Wanganui prosper without their champion hookers?
Rugby

Can Wanganui prosper without their champion hookers?

26 Jul 11:19 AM

Unique experience with three 40 minute games in Taihape this afternoon.

Rugby: Wanganui Development squad named
Rugby

Rugby: Wanganui Development squad named

26 Jul 10:50 AM

Unusually large squad chosen so there are enough players without spare Wanganui seniors.

Ruapehu snatch victory
Rugby

Ruapehu snatch victory

15 Jul 06:00 PM

Ruapehu snatch victory over Border in Wanganui premier rugby semifinal

Wanganui club rugby's semifinalists found
Rugby

Wanganui club rugby's semifinalists found

08 Jul 10:49 AM

Ruapehu overrun Pirates, Border clock up a century against Ngamatapouri, Taihape survive.

Marist outwork Ruapehu on their home patch
Rugby

Marist outwork Ruapehu on their home patch

01 Jul 11:59 AM

Marist claims the Challenge Shield and keep spot in the Top 4 with one round remaining.

Wanganui Premier rugby comes down to the wire
Rugby

Wanganui Premier rugby comes down to the wire

01 Jul 10:15 AM

Marist, Taihape and Border - three into two won't go.

Marist move up, Kaierau gone in tough Premier rugby round
Rugby

Marist move up, Kaierau gone in tough Premier rugby round

24 Jun 09:00 AM

Rearanging of the Top 4 after Ruapehu impressive away win over Border.

Do or die for Kaierau against Marist in Premier rugby
Rugby

Do or die for Kaierau against Marist in Premier rugby

21 Jun 12:19 PM

Marist could break into Top 4, or Kaierau could keep faint hopes alive.

Watkins White Ferns in Whitewash of Ireland
White Ferns

Watkins White Ferns in Whitewash of Ireland

14 Jun 10:05 AM

Allrounder takes a wicket as she was not needed to bat with Amelia Kerr's unbeaten 232

Watkin's White Ferns just keep dominating Ireland
Cricket

Watkin's White Ferns just keep dominating Ireland

11 Jun 09:45 AM

Another 400 plus score to wrap up the three ODI series with one game to play.

Rugby: Ruapehu beat the Ratana men without mouthguards
Rugby

Rugby: Ruapehu beat the Ratana men without mouthguards

10 Jun 10:19 AM

Embarrassing for minnows to have three players sent from field for no mouthguards.

Cricket: Jessica Watkin gets share of White Ferns world record against Ireland
Cricket

Cricket: Jessica Watkin gets share of White Ferns world record against Ireland

10 Jun 09:15 AM

Great One Day International debut on a memorable day for New Zealand women's cricket

Collegiate old boy signs up for Sussex in T20 Blast
Black Caps

Collegiate old boy signs up for Sussex in T20 Blast

08 Jun 10:15 AM

Tom Bruce gets a chance to play for top English county team.

Rugby: Wanganui 'Gain Line' XV selected to face Manawatu Under 19
Rugby

Rugby: Wanganui 'Gain Line' XV selected to face Manawatu Under 19

03 Jun 09:22 AM

Youth players with a handful of veterans have opportunity to impress.

The past shows trial important for both present and future
Rugby

The past shows trial important for both present and future

31 May 09:30 PM

A number of young players can get their names in the conversation tonight at Cooks Gardens

Taihape and Ruapehu swap with Border and Pirates
Rugby

Taihape and Ruapehu swap with Border and Pirates

27 May 09:50 AM

Grand Hotel Challenge Shield shifts 154km from Waverley to Taihape.

What's your name? What's your number?
Rugby

What's your name? What's your number?

24 May 10:10 PM

Frustration from Premier rugby teams wearing different jersey numbers from official lists

Try off last play gets Marist up in the valley with Ngamatapouri
Rugby

Try off last play gets Marist up in the valley with Ngamatapouri

20 May 11:38 AM

Try off the last play of the game saves visitors from a costly draw in race to semifinals.

Top Gym strike a winning pose.
Lifestyle

Top Gym strike a winning pose.

14 May 11:54 AM

Top Gym prize award after six years of trying.

Pirates and Ruapehu play out a classic
Rugby

Pirates and Ruapehu play out a classic

06 May 12:00 PM

Paul Mitchell Cup and Grand Hotel Challenge Shield stay with Whanganui town club

Border find their way under lights
Rugby

Border find their way under lights

06 May 10:29 AM

Still undefeated in the annual duck shooting night game at Dallison Park.

Taihape lock down fourth spot at halfway point
Rugby

Taihape lock down fourth spot at halfway point

06 May 09:00 AM

Important win for a little breathing room on Kaierau and Marist in the race to semifinals.

Pirates vs Ruapehu for all the marbles on Saturday.
Rugby

Pirates vs Ruapehu for all the marbles on Saturday.

03 May 11:25 AM

Biggest game of the year so far with Paul Mitchell Cup and Challenge Shield on the line.

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