Whanganui sport news
Rugby: Whanganui aim to defend Bill Osborne Taonga
They play Wairarapa Bush at Cooks Gardens on Saturday.
Athletics: Spring heralds new children's programme
A rejuvenated children's athletics programme is on offer in Whanganui.
Rugby: Whanganui take on resurgent Mid Canty
Whanganui travel to Ashburton for this weekend's Heartland game.
Athletics: Promising changes for sport's future
Alec McNab reflects on the past and looks forward to the future of athletics.
Rugby: Whanganui demolish Buller in Heartland match
Whanganui shattered previous milestones with a 91-7 win.
Rugby: Strong showing for Whanganui Women against King Country
It was a rematch of sorts of last year's final.
Rugby: Level playing field for Whanganui and Buller
'We’re both in the same boat – one win, one loss.'
Athletics: Much to look forward to at Paralympics
Track and field has a strong NZ team of six athletes, writes Alec McNab.
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.
Sport news around NZ
Unbeaten superstar filly Milwood Nike sold days after retirement
“It was an unanimous decision and we are thrilled she is going to Breckon Farms."
Winners & Losers: Rassie v Razor – a tale of two coaching philosophies
OPINION: Is the new All Blacks coach out of his depth?
Black Caps suffer early end to series hopes
The Black Caps’ long quest for a test series win on the subcontinent will continue.
Sir Wayne Smith joins All Blacks in bid to banish final-quarter woes
'The Professor' will lend his expertise to Scott Robertson's struggling side this week.
Black Caps v Sri Lanka: NZ fall to defeat in series opener
The hosts have taken an unassailable 1-0 lead.
Hirini recommits to Black Ferns Sevens, NZ Rugby through to 2026
The 31-year-old has won two World Cups and two Olympic golds.
More local sport news
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.
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’.”