PRECIOUS METAL: Black Ferns Sosoli Talawadua (nee Tofa - former WHS student) and Toka Natua came to Whanganui with precious metal. PHOTO / Lewis Gardner Being six and half months pregnant didn't stop...
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Local athletes reach 12 finals
February 15, 2018
POWER ON: The pain strokes kick in to get the AWRC crew of Luke Watts (front) and current/former WHS students', Nathan Luff, Guy Thomson and Levi Carroll into the men's senior coxless four final...
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All in the family on theatre stage
February 14, 2018
THE MCKENZIES: Maddi, Chris and Jacqui all play a part in staging The Tempest at Bason Botanic Gardens.PHOTO / Paul Brooks By Paul BrooksWanganui Midweek 14/2/18
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Joel an example of local talent
February 14, 2018
KAPOW: Former WHS student Joel Rudolph learning the ropes the hard way - and on the receiving end!PHOTO / Supplied STREET VIEWwith Joan & Mike StreetWanganui...
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Marine Services expanding
February 14, 2018
Former WHS student Jamie Newell in Marine Services Wanganui's new showroom which now sells scuba diving and sport fishing gear.PHOTO / Bevan Conley It started as a mobile service repairing boats, then...
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Whanganui trio triumph
February 14, 2018
Whanganui paddlers Lucas Thompson (left), Jack Clifton and Liam Lace bring home gold, silver and bronze for New Zealand from the Canoe Sprint Oceania Championships and Grand Prix 2 in Sydney. Three...
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Local rowers have final dig before nationals
February 13, 2018
AWRC's Mahina Barritt and Ranita Kirk (both WHS students) relax after coming third in the Womens Novice double sculls at the Whanganui Rowing Championships on the river on Saturday.PHOTO / Lewis...
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The Drones add x-factor with their name change
February 12, 2018
Whanganui band Drxnes are (from left) Adam Robinson, Rob Reynolds, Hayden Molineux, Ethan Coleman and Isaac Chamberlain. (highlighted names former WHS students)PHOTO / Supplied New record, new...
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Exciting new changes for WHS
February 8, 2018
New International students for Whanganui High School 2018. River City Press 8/2/18
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Farewell Mr Rankin
February 8, 2018
Dear Parents and Caregivers, It is with the deepest sadness that I inform you of the death of Nigel Rankin (Head of Information Communication Technology, Timetabler, Teacher of Mathematics)...
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High School girls having singing roles in 'The Tempest'
February 8, 2018
Allyssa Pram who will be singing along with Leigh-ana Hale in ‘The Tempest’ Year 12 students at Whanganui High School, Leigh-ana Hale and Allyssa Pram, will be dressed as Greek Goddesses...
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Rebecca Benge will ride for NZ at world mounted games
February 8, 2018
SADDLE UP: Unable to take her own ponies Cindy (left) and Blitz, Whanganui teenager Rebecca Benge will ride borrowed horses at the World Mounted Games in Belgium in August. Whanganui teenager Rebecca...
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Black Fern pair up for auction in charity raft race
February 6, 2018
Black Ferns Sosoli Talawadua (nee Tofa / former WHS student) and Toka Natua have volunteered their services to help a team make the finish line in style at this years Raft Race. The big rubber...
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Max Munneke awarded Prime Minister's Scholarship
February 1, 2018
Former student Max Munneke was one of the talented New Zealand students awarded a Prime Minister's Scholarship. Nearly 200 young New Zealanders are about to deepen New Zealand’s connections...
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Whanganui riders competitive at Woodville
January 31, 2018
Former WHS student Seth Reardon, won the senior U450cc class at the Woodville Motocross GP. In the Junior class Whanganui High School students' Olly Dennison improved during the day to finish...
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