Big variety in art works on display
November 21, 2018
A large landscape by former WHS teacher Judy Webby is flanked by two pieces by John Singleton at the Wanganui Arts Society's annual members' exhibition at Cooks Gallery by the veledrome. Whanganui...
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Sharpshooting Whanganui teenager has won back-to-back open New Zealand Cowboy Action Shooting titles at the nationals in Ashburton at the weekend. Whanganui teenager Bradley McDowell has his sights...
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2018 Whanganui Sports Awards
November 19, 2018
Rebecca Baker speaks after being named National Junior Sportsperson of the Year!! PHOTOS / Stuart Munro Many have the ability take their skills out to the wide world, but it takes real talent to be...
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Invasion of young drivers forces qualifying heats
November 17, 2018
Louis Redshaw (7P) & WHS student Kaelin Mooney (26V) are chasing the West Coast Youth Ministocks title tonight...
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My amazing year
November 17, 2018
Mikayla Baldwin encourages young Whanganui artists to submit their work for the 2018 Young Artist Scholarship. PHOTO / Stuart Munro Whanganui artist Mikayla Baldwin has a successful solo exhibition...
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Zumba Party/Workout to help fundraise for WHS trip to Spain
November 15, 2018
Photo: WHS student Gabrielle Sturdee, Yehymy Mciver-Ramirez and WHS Spanish teacher Queralt Scott. Senior Spanish students from Whanganui High School will be going to Spain next year in the July...
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Comedy duo for this production
November 14, 2018
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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