Young artists tell tales of Pakaitore in new art exhibition
May 22, 2019
Teachers David Pearce (left), Cath Sleyer, Graham Hall and Diana Pottinger with their students work at the Pākaitore exhibition. PHOTO / Bevan Conley The latest group exhibition at Whanganui...
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Annika's bright rowing future in Germany
May 21, 2019
Congratulations Annika!! Fantastic news about your bright rowing future in Germany 👏 (the following is part of a message sent to Mrs Su'a, Dean of the International Students...
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Whanganui Hockey teams kept a clean sheet
May 21, 2019
The Whanganui teams swept the weekend and both also kept a clean sheet with victories in their Hockey Manawatu divisions on Saturday at Gonville Domain. Having to wait to get a home match in the...
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WHS leads the charge for anti-bullying week
May 18, 2019
Whanganui High School students write out kind messages in exchange for a cookie as part of anti-bullying week. PHOTO / Caitlin Currie It has been a week full of compliments and smiles as Whanganui...
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Shortland Street has a new star - Jharaiz Kiriona-Williams!
May 16, 2019
Shortland Street has a new star - Jharaiz Kiriona-Williams! Awesome to see former student Jharaiz Kiriona-Williams on the weekday television in Shortland Street! Congratulations on your new...
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Optometrist Olivia Wood-Bodley working in Whanganui
May 15, 2019
Olivia Wood-Bodley became interested in optometry when she couldn't see the screens in her university lecture theatre.PHOTO / Bevan Conley Optometry is a lot more interesting than you would imagine,...
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Repertory Theatre held their Annual General meeting
May 15, 2019
Chris Stedman and Meg McPhail in rehearsal for Ugly Customers. Wanganui Repertory Theatre recently held their Annual General Meeting in which Phil Hudson was returned as President. It was a...
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Whanganui Premier A1 Netball review, round 2
May 15, 2019
Rebekah Alabaster shoots for Kaierau A1 against Kaierau A2 in Springvale Stadium on Monday night. PHOTO / Merrilyn George Whanganui Premier A1 Netball review from Monday night, 13 May, by...
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Chase Morpeth - Bronze Medal at USA Track & Road Champs
May 14, 2019
⚡️ News Flash from America ⚡️ CHASE MORPETH has won a Bronze Medal in the 100m sprint at the USA Track & Road Championships at Colorado Springs, America, 7-14...
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Head coach Andy McLay leaving Whanganui
May 14, 2019
Swimming club coach Andy McLay is leaving Whanganui after five years service. He took some youngsters from just paddling in the pool to standing on the starters block at national championships, and...
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Jakob scored the winning breakaway goal
May 14, 2019
Jakob Moorehouse scored the winning breakaway goal for Whanganui against Massey Reserves on Saturday in Palmerston North. They may have the perfect record, but the Whanganui men are still...
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Marist hip top gear in 9-try romp
May 13, 2019
Marist prop Viki Tofa on another powerful charge in his team's big win over neighbours Pirates at Spriggens Park this afternoon.PHOTO / Lewis Gardner Dave Hoskin Carriers Marist are still...
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Mothers' Day event raises thousands for Cancer Society
May 13, 2019
Rosie Rendell (left) gives mum Samantha White a Mothers' Day smooch. PHOTO / Lewis Gardner Samantha White says being a mother is the best thing she has ever done. She was one of many who celebrated...
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Ruapehu hold off Border in Ohakune
May 13, 2019
Ruapehu's Troy Brown holds his former midfield partner and current Border first-five Craig Clare, who still offloads at Rochfort Park.PHOTO / Merrilyn George McCarthy's Transport Ruapehu...
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Wanganui Athletic win Federation Cup penalty shootout
May 13, 2019
Two goals by Scott Burney, including a controversial one in the last minute of extra time, allowed Wanganui Athletic to prevail over Port Hill United via penalty shootout in Napier. GJ Gardener...
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