Wat’sOn Building staff benefit from IAG Trades Scholarships
November 7, 2019
IAG offer trade scholarships in building and other trades to cover the cost of doing an apprenticeship. These scholarships cover the cost of books, paperwork and exams organised by the Building...
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Whanganui High School's top Scholars for 2019!
November 7, 2019
Massive congratulations to our top school Scholars of 2019! 🎉🎉 Our 3 Prestigious Award winners at last nights Year 13 Prizegiving were given to: 🏆 Ahimsha Saravanapavan - DUX of the School...
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Athletics Whanganui wins the first round of the Regional Athletic League
November 7, 2019
Fewer than 30 athletes travelled to Inglewood at the weekend and exceeded all expectations by winning the first round of the Regional Athletic League competed for by clubs throughout the lower and...
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Whanganui motorcyclist Richard Dibben dabbles with danger
November 6, 2019
Richie Dibben is praying for a change of luck as he eagerly awaits the start of the Suzuki Series in his homeland after being shunted out of contention in the final round of the ASBK Australian...
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Cricket: Great start, poor finish
November 6, 2019
Manawatu women claimed the Mike Shrimpton Trophy with an emphatic eight-wicket win over Anndion Lodge Whanganui at Victoria Park on Sunday. Chasing Whanganui's impressive 193 lead set up by skipper...
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Sure-shot McDowell off to US
November 6, 2019
There is much more to cowboy action shooting than guns and cowboy hats - just ask reigning New Zealand age group champion, Mitchell McDowell. The 13-year-old Year 9 Whanganui High School student...
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Suzuki International Series kicks off soon
November 6, 2019
It could again be mate versus mate when the Suzuki International Series kicks off soon. Suzuki threesome Daniel Mettam, Sloan Frost and Scott Moir have between them dominated the New Zealand superbike...
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A perfect fit for panto
November 6, 2019
With her impish grin and upbeat personality Freyja Wrigglesworth is the perfect fit to play Buttons in Repertory Theatre's forthcoming production of Cinders: the True Story. Buttons, of course, is the...
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Sailing: Fun on the water for the Open Skiff Cup at Pauri Lake
November 5, 2019
**Whanganui's Luke Squire was the pick of the young sailors at the 2019 Open Skiff Cup held on Pauri Lake at the weekend. ** Hosted by Sailing Wanganui, youngsters in over 15 boats, separated into...
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Big Bang Adventure Race 2019
November 4, 2019
On Saturday 2 November four of our students took part in the Big Bang Adventure Race 2019. It was a beautiful day in the Kapiti region. The race started at 8am with a mountain bike, then on to foot...
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Expect some bang for your buck at speedway
November 2, 2019
There'll be fireworks at Fast Lane Spares Oceanview Family Speedway tomorrow night. And those fireworks will come both on the track, and then above it as the Wanganui Stockcar and Speedway Club holds...
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WHS MĀORI AWARDS 2019
November 1, 2019
Māori Awards - Thursday 31 October held at the Whanganui Racecourse Function Centre. Congratulations to our Prestigious Award winners: Dux of Māori 2019 - ZEAH BREWER 🏆👏 Head of Māori, Female...
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Motocross: Seth comes home
October 31, 2019
Seth Reardon's North American motocross sojourn has been dogged by injury sustained early in the piece. The Whanganui rider and New Zealand enduro champion crashed in his first Grand National Cross...
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Whanganui High School News - October 2019
October 31, 2019
A Summer Celebration – Community Choir & Friends supporting RDA
October 31, 2019
The Whanganui Community Choir and Friends will be presenting their end of year Charity Concert - ‘A Summer Celebration’ in support of ‘Riding for the Disabled,’ on Saturday, November 9. Their...
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