Riders fly high in final events at Landguard Bluff
August 24, 2018
Brothers Ben and Scott Emerson (both WHS students), who both competed in the 13-16 Year 85cc class, were getting air on Sunday.Photos / Supplied After five months of competition, the Wanganui...
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Plan to scrap Central 'out of left field'
August 23, 2018
Photo: Whanganui's Jordan Cohen (green) has cut a path to the national under-18 side with his performances for Central, and features in this picture against Northland.PHOTO / Photosport One of New...
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WHS Rowing Fundraiser
August 23, 2018
Whanganui High School Rowing Fundraiser Please support our WHS Rowers for the upcoming season. Tickets can be brought from: * WHS Rowing students* Lisa Murphy, WHS Sports Co-ordinator - 349 0176, ext...
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Sam Blenkinsop wins world title
August 22, 2018
Whanganui's Sam Blenkinsop getting cheeky during Sunday's Crankworx Air DH event in Canada. PHOTO / Keith Phunkt Valentine Whanganui-born and bred mountain bike racer Sam Blenkinsop (former WHS...
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James Rountree pulls off a remarkable double
August 21, 2018
The Harvey Round Motors Isuzu Winter Series MX ended on Sunday with over 150 riders in each event. PHOTO / Stuart Munro At the start of the Harvey Round Motors Isuzu Winter Series MX season, James...
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Eggs-cellent omelette earns gold medal
August 20, 2018
Aragorn Cavanagh cooking his omelette which was judged gold in the UCOL Secondary Schools Hospitality Competition. PHOTO / Stuart Munro In The Lord of the Rings, Aragorn is a sword wielding...
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Whanganui to host TeenAg day
August 20, 2018
Whanganui High School TeenAg runners-up Sarah Lightband, Oliver Keelty, Isaac Te Huna and Angus Pitkethley. Photo / Supplied Nick Staples is passionate about agriculture. The Whanganui High School...
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Back Yard to Big Time
August 18, 2018
Jess Watkin is back home in Whanganui after a maiden White Ferns tour which earned her a contract with the national side. PHOTO / Bevan Conley Whanganui White Fern Jess Watkin speaks to Zaryd...
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Four Aramoho Rowers named in NZ team for world champs
August 16, 2018
Former WHS student Chris Harris is one of the four Aramoho Rowers named in NZ team for world champs.
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Gala Recital fundraiser to support 3 young Brass Musicians
August 16, 2018
Photo: Even the cows enjoy Ethan’s playing. Brass Whanganui are performing a fundraising Gala Recital in the Sarjeant Gallery on Saturday, August 25 to support three young brass musicians, who...
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WHS students assisting in Patronage visit
August 16, 2018
Whanganui High School students Alex Forlong and Alex Vinnell (sitting middle background) assisted in compiling a truly wonderful power point presentation at First Vets for the Patronage visit of...
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Blue Orchid's big night out
August 15, 2018
Let me use this space to rave about The Blue Orchid. It's a nightclub, it's a play, it's an act, it's an evening of good music and entertainment at Amdram Theatre. The Blue Orchid was...
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Recital to fund Aussie band tour
August 15, 2018
Sarah Wright is taking her cornet to tour with the National Youth Brass Band of NZ. PHOTO / Paul Brooks Three young members of Brass Whanganui have been selected for the National Youth Brass Band of...
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Whanganui band in the finals of Tangata Beats
August 15, 2018
The Remnant (from left) Chester Nevil, Cypress Kani-Hurinui, Joshua Waitai and Tokararangi Poa. Absent is Wiremu Rogan. PHOTO / Paul Brooks Whanganui High School Band The Remnant performed at this...
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White Fern Jess Watkin inspires Whanganui college students
August 15, 2018
White Fern Jess Watkin delivers an inspirational talk at Cullinane College afternoon assembly yesterday. The journey of White Fern Jess Watkin struck a chord with both girls and boys when she talked...
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