Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. Since 1959, the Manawatū rugby team has had a mascot. Cassius the Colt was followed by Cassius the Colt II in 1990 and Cassius the Colt III in 1995. Manawatū Stu was introduce...

Creator:      Clive Akers
Place:          Manawatū
Date:          June 20, 2026

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 23 May, 1959. "The Palmerston North members of the Manawatu Rugby team to play Wanganui are seen prior to leaving for the River City this morning. Standing on the left ...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          May 23, 1959