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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Skaters hit town - at speed - December 2015
KEEN COMPETITION: The leading senior women's contenders for the nationals over the next six days are Daina Gibbs, left, Dahna Penty, Wanganui's Rebecca Smith (former WHS student), Nicole Begg...
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Skates on and holding court as kids take tips- February 2016
LISTEN UP: Whanganui's former NBL Nelson Giant & International Impact camp player Akira Marsters (former WHS student) addresses the hopefuls preparing for Whanganui representative...
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Skiers brave the wild weather
(PHOTO CREDIT - STEVE CAUDWELL) It was touch and go on the rough waters of Lake Wiritoa, but the Wanganui Water Ski Club got through their entire Gold Star tournament for 44 top skiers on the weekend...
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Small-town youth in TV limelight
Whanganui's Vicki Makutu and former WHS student, Ash Patea (right) have spent the best part of a year working on TV show Hahana which showcases youth from the lower North Island. It was an idea to...
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Smith in tussle with rival in Timaru - February 2016
RISE AND FALL: WHS student Eden Smith came back from his spill in the 300m time trial to win the 500m sprint ahead of rival Nick Frame for the intermediate men's grade at the Banked Track...
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Smith's skaters soar
Former WHS student Hannah Smith helped guide several Whanganui artistic skaters to medals at the Central Districts league last weekend. A large squad of 22 artistic skaters was able to attend Central...
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Smoothing the Olympic path
RIO BOUND: Bags packed and ready to fly, retired Whanganui professional cyclist & former WHS teacher, Cath Cheatley is off to Rio to smooth the way for the Kiwi athletes. Retired Whanganui...
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Snow Skiing 2017
Snow Skiing 2017 Whanganui High School took two team up to this year’s North Island Ski Champs, held on Turoa Ski Field from 17 to 20 of September. The team came 68th and 73 out of 124...
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Snr Boys Basketball WIN Premier Champs
But wait there's more...Well done to our Senior Boys Basketball Team winning the Premier Secondary School Champs last night (Friday 25 August) at Springvale Stadium! WHS is on a winning streak!!...
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