Whanganui sport news
How every team can win the Ranfurly Shield (except Southland)
All roads will go through Hawke’s Bay starting this weekend against the Tasman Mako.
Athletics: Para-athletes inspirational for young competitors
Paralympics should give cause for thought to reluctant participants, writes Alec McNab.
Young equestrian to compete on international stage
'She’s come a long way in a short time.'
Rugby: Whanganui Women confirm finals spot
The final will be a back-to-back match against the Thames Valley Vixens.
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.
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.
Netball: Exciting semifinals in Premier 1 competition
Kaiwhaiki and Kaierau will play in next week's Premier final.
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’.”
Olympics 2024: Canada reach quarters despite spying penalty
Live updates of all the action from the Paris Olympics on day five.
Olympics 2024: Greatest team ever? NZ's golden side
Live updates of all the action from the Paris Olympics on day four.
Netball: Tough, even battle for Marist and Kaierau
The lead changed several times during the hard-fought match.
Hipango appointed to Sports Tribunal
The former Whanganui politician is one of four new appointments.
Ranfurly Shield holders go on try-scoring romp: A dozen will be fine, thank you
The new back-three all scored tries in the first half.
Sport news around NZ
Ex-All Blacks manager brought in for AFL club's crisis review
The review follows a succession of dramas on and off the field for the Melbourne Demons.
Explained: What is a NZ Cricket central contract, and why do players want out?
More players are opting out of local deals to sign for overseas leagues.
‘He can play, can’t he?’: Is Sititi the All Blacks’ answer at No 6?
The All Blacks’ youngest squad member showed he can cut it against the best.
Aims Games: Parking, transport info as 24k visitors descend on city
Free bus service runs every 30 minutes, encouraging sustainable travel for athletes.
‘Lizzie’s in a box’: Football fans mock death of Queen
Ireland fans have been filmed taunting England supporters.
Cheeky social media jabs follow Tasman's historic Ranfurly Shield win
Tasman celebrate first Ranfurly Shield win as Hawke’s Bay face playful jabs.
More local sport news
Kiwi racing legend appointed MotoGP chief steward
Simon Crafar takes over from Freddie Spencer, aka Fast Freddie.
Rugby: Under 20s ready for HYC Heartland Series
Whanganui's first game is against Horowhenua-Kāpiti at Spriggens Park on Saturday.
Rugby: New captain to lead Ranfurly Shield Challenge
Whanganui take on Hawke's Bay in Napier for the Log o' Wood.
'Can't continue to happen': Adesanya ambassador for new anti-violence charity
'Meaningless violence causes harm to society,' City Kickboxing's Eugene Bareman says.
Funding boost for young athletes
The Future Champions Trust helps young sportspeople going to international competitions.
Athletics: Outstanding London meet before Olympics
The London Diamond League meet was track and field at its best, Alec McNab writes.