Former WHS student Sharrock, who attends Massey University for a sports degree and is assistant coach of the national under-15 and U19 teams, had previously won the doubles and mixed doubles...
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Sherman wins gold in Youth Games
Photo: Well Done WHS Student Blake Sherman winning GOLD in the Youth Games Golf today with best Nett scored. Congratulations also to Ryan Donaldson 7th overall. Blake also came 3rd in best...
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Shot in the arm for teenage rugby - April 2016
The introduction of the Metropolitan side into the 11-team Manawatu colts' championship has given teenage rugby in the Wanganui union a shot in the arm. Coaches Darren Malcolm and Carl Gibson...
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Siblings place in tough race - June 2016
THE BROS: Whanganui riders Joe (left) and Riki Waninhouse have placed in their respective grades in the Central Cross Country Series. WHANGANUI siblings Riki and Joe Wainhouse (WHS student) have...
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Siblings to battle Aussies - November 2015
(PHOTO CREDIT - STEVE CAUDWELL) HOME WATERS: Back from training in the States, Wanganui High School student Lily Meade continues her preparation to represent New Zealand at home on Lake Wiritoa. A...
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Sidecars getting sideways at Oceanview
Wheels up: Aaron Rose (former WHS student) and Amelia Stanley raise up with a wheel stand. The NZ Sidecar Championship will be decided at Oceanview over the next two evenings. Forty of New...
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Sights set on rural banking career
GREEN PASTURES: Former WHS student Jack van Bussel is heading for a rural banking career. Whanganui's Jack van Bussel likes both agriculture and business and was this year's Massey University...
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Simon made the NZ team in the U18 Canoe Squad - April 2016
Well done to Sapere Simon who has made the NZ team in the U18 Canoe Squad.
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Singers helping singers in Whanganui
Joanna Love (WHS teacher) and Rosemary McGregor (front) present Lyn Hughes, Audrey Fowler, Vivienne Stevenson and Dorothy Trail with a funding boost. Photo by Stuart Munro. Whanganui's Lyric...
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Single a dream come true for local band
CHILL VIBES: Whanganui band Drones, from left are Ethan Coleman (drums), Adam Robinson (rhythm guitar), Andrew Condon (bass) and Isaac Chamberlain (lead guitar). It’s the day every new band...
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Sir Richard Hadlee at Victoria Park, Whanganui
New Zealand’s greatest cricketer Sir Richard Hadlee will be at Victoria Park today, Wednesday 20 September, for the local book launch of his labour of love 'The Skipper’s Diary' - a...
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Six local lads in NZ Heartland Under 19's
Hamish Bennett (former WHS student) and Dylan Gallien are the returning players for the NZ Heartland Under 19's at the Jock Hobbs national tournament. Whanganui youth rugby again has strong...
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Six of the best at Tournament Week
Whanganui High School hockey players Joanne Bell (left), Emma Rainey, Rebecca Baker, Jordan Cohen, Ryan Gray and Patrick Madder are on Central U18 hockey duty in Whangarei in Tournament week. Six...
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Sixes tourney taking shape - May 2015
DONE DEAL: Freedom2Play's owner Pushkar Kilkarni and Wanganui senior representative cricketer (and former WHS student) Ryan Slight shake on the company securing naming rights for the NZ Club Champs...
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Skaters get chance to try circuit - November 2015
Photo of experienced skaters, Rebecca Smith and Nicole Travers, formerly of Wanganui High School. Wanganui's Cemetery Circuit is known for its motorbike racing, but this summer you'll be able to skate...
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