Whanganui heavyweight Keightley Watson is shaping up as a world beater on the international judo mat. Photo / Supplied Winning gold has transcended the impact of energy-sapping jetlag on 17-year-old...
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Plenty to keep rowing fans happy
August 1, 2018
Aramoho Whanganui Rowing Club prizegiving recipients included (from back left) Jonty Thompson, James Sandston, Luke Watts, Guy Thompson and Nathan Luff; (middle) Hugh Pawson, Ally Bennett and Rylee...
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U15 Rugby boys Back to Back Champs
August 1, 2018
WHS U15 Green Rugby TeamBack to Back Champs 2017-2018 Our U15 team have done it again winning the Wanganui Rugby U15 grade against Cullinane on Wednesday 43-21. A great team effort with some...
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Whanganui's Paige MacDonald to show at NZ Fashion Week
July 31, 2018
Paige MacDonald has been selected for NZ Fashion Week's Miromoda Showcase. Photo / Supplied Paige MacDonald's interest in fashion design began in the sewing class at Rutherford Junior High. Now the...
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'THE REMNANT' NZ Smokefree Tangata Beats finalists
July 30, 2018
CONGRATULATIONS to WHS band 'THE REMNANT' Cypress Kani-Hurinui, Toka Poa, Wiremu Rogan, Joshua Waitai, Chester Nevil. They are one of the top 10 bands in the NZ Smokefree Tangata Beats competition...
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Baristas embrace can-do attitude
July 30, 2018
Springvale Cafe barista Jessie Nossiter (former WHS student) has had a busy week as part of the Coffee for a Can food drive. PHOTO / Lewis Gardner Springvale Cafe's baristas are used to being busy...
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Former WHS student receives $5000 Cigna scholarship
July 30, 2018
Cigna's Nathan Thomas was impressed with Clarissa Nowak's academic ability, communication skills and community involvement. Photo / Supplied Former Whanganui High School student Clarissa Nowak has...
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Mason seeing study in new light
July 30, 2018
Mason Coker has Irlen Syndrome which causes his brain to have difficulty processing white light but a new pair of spectacles really help him out. PHOTO / Karen Hughes The future is looking much...
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Whanganui Metro win Manawatu Colts rugby championship
July 30, 2018
The Whanganui Metro team (chiefly ex WHS students) celebrate their Manawatu Colts championship win at Arena Manawatu on Saturday.PHOTO / Jared Smith It started three seasons ago with two men's...
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WHS student trip to China
July 26, 2018
Whanganui High School teacher of Mandarin, Beck Ding. A group of 28 students and staff from Whanganui High School will be visiting China for 16 days as soon as the school exams are finished after week...
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Rockquest winners open graduation ceremony
July 25, 2018
Photo: Toka Poa, Cypress Kani-Hirinui and Wiremu Rogan of Whanganui High School performing at the Training For You graduation ceremony.PHOTO / Karen Hughes, Training For You. A special ceremony was...
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WHS piled on the points over Cullinane
July 25, 2018
Whanganui High School goal shoot Montel Vaiao Aki piled on the points in Monday s win over Cullinane College. A solid defensive effort underpinned Wanganui Car Centre Kaierau's convincing win over...
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Watson snares two medals
July 24, 2018
Keightley Watson, far left, with another medal at the Macau Asian Cup in China at the weekend.Photo / Supplied. Whanganui judoka Keightley Watson continued his consistent form on the second stop of...
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Brass Whanganui returns laden with trophies
July 19, 2018
Brass Whanganui returns laden with trophies; including our Sarah Wright; Junior cornet champion and second junior overall! PHOTO / Courtesy of Maree McLeod Photography Brass Whanganui are on top of...
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Cypress sings 21 classic jazz songs
July 19, 2018
Attn Jazz lovers - The Blue Orchid play should appeal to you - Written and Directed by Graham Dack There are 21 classic jazz songs throughout the show sung by Cypress Kani-Hurinui and backed by some...
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