Introducing the Youth Empowering Sports Squad (Y.E.S.S) for 2020!
June 24, 2020
Clare & Dinelle had an awesome workshop yesterday with these student leaders! Lots of great discussion, brainstorming, sharing of ideas and laughter! We look forward to supporting this group to...
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Costello showcases new tunes at single release party
June 24, 2020
Blending R'n'B, pop and reggae, Whanganui singer-songwriter Ra Costello will release his new single, produced by top New Zealand artist Tiki Taane, next month. Costello will have a release party for...
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Watkin returns home with focus on White Ferns world cup team
June 24, 2020
Whanganui cricketing allrounder Jess Watkin returns home from her southern sojourn today to prepare for the coming summer season that includes a serious attempt to return to the White Ferns...
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Whanganui art students bring lockdown experiences to life in exhibition
June 24, 2020
UCOL Whanganui visual arts students have managed to complete assignments despite having their studies interrupted by a pandemic. Lecturer Lorraine Webb has made some slight modifications to the...
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Mother's tribute to lost daughter
June 24, 2020
Jazmine Jones-Collings was a young woman who loved animals and her family, so much so that she dedicated her life to giving back to them. Her family has paid tribute to the Whanganui 20-year-old who...
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Delays in treatment - Whanganui DHB Community Oral Health Service
June 24, 2020
Dear Whanganui region parents, The COVID 19 lockdown and additional requirements to keep your children safe at the dental clinic means that progress with our annual assessment, treatment and...
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Mid-winter swim attracts the brave at Castlecliff Beach
June 24, 2020
The More FM Polar Plunge sent a good number of brave souls into the surf at Castlecliff Beach on Sunday. Paul Brooks took his camera and kept away from the water. Cold water, costumes and courage at...
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Collectible Red Cards raise funds for Whanganui Athletic
June 24, 2020
Whanganui Athletic Football Club (WAFC) players have been well and truly red-carded, but this time it's all for fun, and the revenue is going straight back to the club. Senior player and long-time...
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Rural Bus students - Tranzit's new school bus safety videos
June 24, 2020
Earlier this year, prior to lockdown, Tranzit Coachlines worked with our drivers to develop two videos about school bus safety and appropriate student behaviour on the school bus. We also wanted these...
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Bee Card is coming - Horizons bus services
June 23, 2020
Bee Card is almost here! Following the successful implementation in Whanganui before Christmas, we are rolling out a new bus ticketing system across the rest of our region’s bus services. This will...
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Ra Costello launching his new EP here in Whanganui
June 23, 2020
Whanganui High School old boy Ruairi (Ra) Costello is launching his new EP at a performance here in Whanganui! Ra has collaborated with a few famous names in the production (Tiki Tane being one) and...
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Whanganui Womens' Football bounce back from loss
June 23, 2020
The relief was palpable for Team Ritesh Football Whanganui after securing their first points of the 2020 Women's Federation League in their first away match – winning 2-1 over Massey University FC...
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Josh Hamilton named president of the Wanganui Lightning Inline Hockey Club
June 22, 2020
Hi, my name is Josh Hamilton and I am the president of the Wanganui Lightning Inline Hockey Club. I have played inline hockey for 22 years and each one has been as challenging as the last. This is my...
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Vibrant community keeps musician happy to stay put
June 22, 2020
Q & A: With Musician Bruce Jellyman (WHS Brass Instrumental Music Tutor)
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City go top after derby victory
June 22, 2020
Versatile Wanganui City FC continue to set themselves for a tilt at the YORB Horizons Premiership crown while the youngsters in the GJ Gardner Homes Whanganui Athletic Reserves got a taste of derby...
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