Starlit Hope helps families of sick children
April 30, 2019
Vouchers are presented to Whanganui Hospital. From left: Fred Loveridge, Kerry O'Sullivan, Marian Butler, Trish Silk, Dean Butler and Russell Simpson. Photo / Supplied One of Gabby Devine's...
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Renee Teers top in-line skater in Oceania Junior Ladies
April 25, 2019
Renee leading the way, going for gold in the 10km race.Photo / Supplied Renee Teers named top in-line skater in Oceania competition for Junior Ladies. Renee Teers fell in love with in-line skating...
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Rountree aiming for podium finishes
April 25, 2019
Whanganui rider James Rountree aims for podium finishes in two class during his last fling at national junior level this weekend.Photo / Supplied Whanganui racer James Rountree is aiming for podium...
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Subsidised internet for families with no internet at home
April 25, 2019
Whanganui Library staff, from left: Kat Schroyens, Jordan Rees (ex WHS student) holding a JUMP modem and Stephen Hormann with Alistair Fraser the Whanganui JUMP Ambassador. Families...
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Volunteers put in the work for Anzac Day
April 25, 2019
Paul Hiscotte and Air Training Corps cadet Georgia Hiscotte helped lay poppies on gravestones. PHOTO / Lewis Gardner Around 30 members of the RSA women's section spent Wednesday morning binding more...
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Benefits for all with new Space gallery
April 24, 2019
Ready for the next exhibition at Space are Craig Winton, Leonie Sharp and Sarah Williams. PHOTO / Paul Brooks The new Space Studio and Gallery on the corner of Taupo Quay and St Hill St is proving...
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Bryers reigns at nationals
April 24, 2019
History-making Toyota Whanganui Swim Club teenager Ethan Bryers returns home from the 2019 AON NZ Age Group Championships in Wellington with a national title. Photo / Supplied Teenager Ethan Bryers...
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Whanganui's Seth Reardon good chance at national title
April 23, 2019
By remaining consistent, Whanganui's Seth Reardon (Yamaha) is possibly now in a prime position to win his first national title. PHOTO / Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com Having three different winners...
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Cadets clean-up war graves ahead of Anzac commemorations
April 22, 2019
Air cadets and Whanganui High School students Reuben Gould (left), Max McIntyre and Sophie Baldwin cleaning war graves at Aramoho Cemetery. PHOTO / Bevan Conley They may be long gone, and some have...
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Four WHS students receive Mitre 10 Mega Grant
April 20, 2019
Attending the Mitre 10 Mega Future Champions Trust grant ceremony were (from left) Sarah Gibson (Mitre 10 Mega Wanganui), Renee Teers, Lucas Thompson, Drew Brenan, Jordan Herewini, Chase Morpeth,...
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Wizards of wordplay gather in Whanganui
April 20, 2019
Lynne Butler (left) challenges WHS teacher Rosie Cleary to a game of Scrabble for fun before they meet each other in competition this weekend. PHOTO / Jesse King For one word in Scrabble, 302 points...
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Speed skaters on track for higher honours
April 18, 2019
Whanganui skaters Josh Valentine (left), Renee Teers, Drew Brennan and Chase Morpeth will be an influential part of the Kiwi team at the Oceania championships in Brisbane this weekend.Photo /...
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Anzac Day honoured
April 17, 2019
Major Tim Easton and Megan Wallbutton, president of the Whanganui Girls’ College Old Girls Association and treasurer of the Wanganui RSA Women’s Section. Last Wednesday,...
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Four Guides receive Aoraki Award
April 17, 2019
Whanganui Girl Guides (from left) Jeannie Hird, Brianna Lindsay, Charlotte Hardy and Autumn Lilley (both WHS students) with their Aoraki Awards.Photo / Supplied Four Whanganui Girl Guides have...
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Home rider Seth Reardon chases silver
April 17, 2019
Whanganui's Seth Reardon (Yamaha YZ250FX), in the running for a runner-up finish this season.PHOTO / Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com New Zealand has a new crosscountry champion, but there’s...
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