Ashlyn Morris (left) and Maddi McKenzie are Ethel and Cecil respectively in Dick Whittington and his Cat. PHOTO / Jacqui McKenzie Ethel and Cecil are sisters from a Taranaki dairy farming family who...
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Golf boosts funding for athletes
November 14, 2018
Sophie Brooke (left) and Rebecca Benge help out at the barbecue at the M10 Mega Wanganui Future Champs Trust golf tournament last Friday.Photo / Paul Brooks Castlecliff Golf Club turned on the fine...
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Reardon draws first blood
November 14, 2018
Whanganui's Seth Reardon (Yamaha YZ250FX), winner of the opening round of the Central Cross-country Series on Sunday. Photo / Andy McGechan The 2018 edition of the Bush Riders' Motorcycle Club's...
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"Dick Whittington and his Cat" Christmas pantomime
November 12, 2018
Wanganui Repertory Theatre presents: "Dick Whittington and his Cat" The amazing cast and director for Wanganui Repertory Theatres upcoming Christmas pantomime, "Dick Whittington and his...
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Reality TV contestants swap notes
November 10, 2018
Kerry Ranginui (left) and Clayton Barnett shared tales of their Whanganui childhoods as well as food and fashion tips when they met for the first time in Auckland last week. Photo / Supplied They may...
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Don't mess with Whanganui - follow up
November 8, 2018
Congratulations to Tony Sundman, Youth Work Coordinator for YMCA Central who led a group (including WHS student Tamara Johnson - right of photo) clean-up of G.F. Moore Drive next to the YMCA. He...
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Ross Taylor Trophy to stay in WHS 1st XI's grip
November 8, 2018
Coach Eric Head and his WHS 1st X1 who won back-to-back Ross Taylor Cup 20/20 titles in Palmerston North on Friday. Photo / Supplied Horowhenua College fell short when the Whanganui High School 1st X1...
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Whanganui to host Labour Party Conference next year
November 8, 2018
Former WHS student Tim Easton, Whanganui Labour Party Chair and Spokesperson. Sunday, November 4 saw an historic victory for the Whanganui Labour party, when Whanganui City was declared the host of...
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Florist trades peonies for frontline policing
November 7, 2018
Constable Nadine Staples (former WHS student) of Whanganui is loving her move from floristry to policing. PHOTO / Bevan Conley From florist to frontline cop, Whanganui police constable...
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Congratulations to our Y13 International Students 2018
November 6, 2018
Congratulations and all the best to our Year 13 International Students of 2018! Left photo: Christian Schram with Host Father, Garnet Spooner.Right photo: Dean of International students, Lee Su'a...
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Rountree is a rider on the rise
November 6, 2018
Whanganui High School's James Rountree getting some height at the Waikato Motocross Championships in Te Kuiti at the weekend.Photo / Supplied The 16-year-old continued his recent strong form by...
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Muay Thai - Local pair rise to occasion
November 5, 2018
Swade Wallace (former WHS student) gets his hand raised for beating Ethan Bickers at Night of Assassins 3 at Springvale Stadium.PHOTO / Stuart Munro One was making his debut straight into modified...
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Chess Knockout Tournament
November 2, 2018
In the final Chess event for the year 2018, 12 players entered a school Knockout Tournament, last Friday 2 November in our School Library. The tournament was won by Luke Pearson (photo), with Jeffrey...
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PASIFIKA AWARDS 2018
November 2, 2018
On November 2 2018, WHS hosted its first Pasifika Awards ceremony at the Whanganui Function Centre. The evening began with a meal of light refreshments, complimented by foods with a pacific island...
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High school laud high achievers
November 1, 2018
WHS rower Niamh Monk (Senior National Sportswoman of the Year), Kerwyn Morgan (Coach of the Year) Rebecca Baker (Junior Sportswoman) and Jordan Cohen (Senior Sportsman) featured prominantly at...
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