Enrolments for 2021 welcomed - Due on Friday, 3 July
June 16, 2020
Whanganui High School 2021 Enrolment Applications are due by Friday 3 July 2020. Please contact the school on 349 0178 for more information or; Download the 2021 Whanganui High School Year 9 Enrolment...
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Football: Wanganui City veterans set up comfortable win over Massey Reserves
June 15, 2020
It was two for two for the Versatile Wanganui City FC 1sts heading into next weekend's big derby with GJ Gardner Homes Whanganui Athletic Reserves after a 6-3 disposal of Massey University Reserves at...
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Football: Second shutout win for Whanganui Athletic in Federation League
June 15, 2020
Another good score and defensive clean sheet has moved GJ Gardner Homes Whanganui Athletic to a share of top spot in the 2020 Lotto Central Federation League after winning the first of five straight...
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Rowing: Winter Series underway on Whanganui River
June 15, 2020
It was only appropriate that the first competitive rowing race held in New Zealand since the lowering of the Covid-19 level restrictions was on the Whanganui River this morning. In total, 21 rowing...
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New cafe has the right ingredients for success
June 13, 2020
Vy Nguyen moved to Whanganui four years ago to study fashion at UCOL, but now a different career opportunity has drawn her away from art projects that saw her "sewing non-stop from eight till five"...
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Whanganui cinema is back and there is something for everyone
June 12, 2020
Dancing was permitted at Embassy 3 on Thursday night as movie theatres return to normal service following the Covid-19 lockdown. Theatres had been impacted by Covid-19 restrictions but with the...
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WHS students and staff say "It's great being back!"
June 11, 2020
The co-operation and support of Whanganui High School students, staff and whānau was greatly appreciated as we all wrestled with learning and teaching effectively in the remote world during the...
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Crystal Dickinson - “the newest face in Whanganui Real Estate”
June 11, 2020
Crystal Dickinson had been Executive Assistant to John Bartley, owner of Bayleys Real Estate Whanganui and after gaining knowledge about the industry from the inside, with John’s support she has...
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'Dream come true': Former Whanganui rep among five participating on TV show
June 10, 2020
A former Whanganui representative has been given a "second chance" to pursue the rugby career he has always wanted. Daniel Kauika, 22, is one of the five men selected for competition 'Second Chance...
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Football: Whanganui face strong Moturoa team in Women's Federation League opener
June 9, 2020
Fernanda Toscani. Her Brazilian name rolls off the tongue as effortlessly as she glides into gaps between defenders and goalkeepers, as Team Ritesh Whanganui discovered in the 7-0 pounding from...
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Alyssa scores starring role as Ariel in the upcoming production of 'The Little Mermaid'
June 9, 2020
WHS year 10 student, Alyssa Hartley has scored the starring role as Ariel in the Manawatu Youth Theatre's production of 'The Little Mermaid' playing at the Globe Theatre in Palmerston North. .. And...
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ALERT LEVEL 1 - No restrictions for Schools
June 8, 2020
Alert Level 1 New Zealand will be at Alert Level 1 on Tuesday 9 June. The Government has announced that New Zealand can safely move out of Alert Level 2 at 11:59pm on Monday 8 June. Covid-19 Alert...
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Vietnamese fusion eatery coming to Victoria Avenue in Whanganui
June 6, 2020
Huy Le was tired of having to travel out of town for his national cuisine so the Vietnamese expat has taken matters into his own hands. He's starting up a Vietnamese restaurant in Whanganui. The...
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New digital platform connects Whanganui employers and youth
June 5, 2020
Economic development agency Whanganui & Partners and 100% SWEET have launched a new digital platform connecting youth with local employers. Youth Employment Success (YES) is an online platform...
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Table of changes to NCEA and UE re COVID impact
June 5, 2020