The 2024 Mitre 10 MEGA Whanganui Secondary Schools Sports Awards were held on Wednesday 30 October at Whanganui High School.

Every week, parents and supporters walk the sidelines of local sportsgrounds encouraging and cheering on their kids. But not all of what they are saying is positive, and it’s having a detrimental effect. Sporting organisations have long struggled with the issue of negative sideline behaviour, with surveys of schools and players showing the impact on those who play, referee and

Thirty students from three local secondary schools came together last week to dink and rally for the title of Kura Wars Pickleball champion.

Men are being encouraged to get a free health check and try a hand – or boot – at winning some great prizes as part of Men’s Health Week.

Artists Open Studios (AOS) is fast approaching on 15 to 24 March, and this year there are a range of playful opportunities for young people to be part of Whanganui’s biggest art event.

Sport Whanganui’s Governance Workshop programme is expanding in 2024 to include sessions in Ruapehu and Rangitīkei, as well as a special Chairperson’s workshop.

Former pro-basketballer, now Commercial Manager for the All Blacks, Whanganui-born Megan Compain will headline a special Women Who Lead event as part of La Fiesta 2024.

Close to 3,000 tamariki and rangatahi from across the region tackled the 2023 Mitre 10 MEGA Whanganui Tough Teen and Tough Kid challenge at Cooks Gardens.

A wide range of talented young sportspeople were celebrated at the 2023 Mitre 10 MEGA Whanganui Secondary School Sports Awards held at Cullinane College on Wednesday, 1 November.

Held during Youth Week, the inaugural Battle of the Codes for secondary students was a huge success with 130 rangatahi completing an interactive course.

Two young athletes will wear the Whanganui black and blue with pride this weekend when they attend the national Halberg Games at Kings College, Auckland.

Sport Ability Days are inclusive events for tamariki and rangatahi who have varying needs to connect, be physically active, and try something new in a fun and safe environment. 

The 2023 Whanganui Secondary Schools Ki o Rahi Regional Championships were held at Springvale Park on March 29.

The sun was out and the mud plentiful for the Waimarino Tough Kid®, held at the Raetihi Showgrounds on Friday, 31 March.