With 34 former representatives included in the 74 players named for Saturday’s Steelform Wanganui rugby trial at Cooks Gardens there is a wealth of talent for the selection panel to view...
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That's for you, bro
June 11, 2019
That's for you, bro The brother of Felix Newton, who died in a car accident on Christmas Day 2018, has won a surfing trophy named in his honour. Seb Newton was named the inaugural winner...
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Whanganui's Seth Reardon leads NZ Enduro Championships
June 11, 2019
Whanganui's Seth Reardon (Yamaha YZ250FX), now leading the New Zealand Enduro Championships after four of seven rounds. PHOTOS by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com Whanganui's Seth Reardon has...
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WHS band 'In Business' wins Rockquest
June 10, 2019
Whanganui High School band 'In Business' wins Rockquest! Drummer Max Hughes, 14, felt his winning band was "really in sync" for Whanganui's Smokefreerockquest on Saturday night. PHOTO / Jack...
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Aspen does well in Artistic Skating
June 8, 2019
Photo: Aspen Fell (left) and her Dance Coach, Annelise De Cleene. Congratulations to Aspen Fell, who did her Artistic Skating Dance Medal 6 (Oceania level qualification) at the Palmerston North...
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Claypole set for debut solo exhibition
June 8, 2019
Lily Claypole will open her first solo exhibition Mimesis at Whanganui Fine Arts Gallery next week. PHOTO / Bevan Conley If it is true that every good artist must endure pain in order to...
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Clothing exchange the latest trend
June 8, 2019
Former WHS student Emily Kara (middle) hosted her first clothing library in March at Frank Bar alongside her friends Krystal Simpson (left) and former WHS student Danielle Mallasch. Photo /...
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Students had a fantastic visit to the Gold Coast
June 8, 2019
NCEA Level 3 Geography and Tourism students had a fantastic visit to the Gold Coast! The NCEA Level 3 Geography and Tourism students had a fantastic visit to the Gold Coast of Australia to...
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Chase Morpeth takes bronze at USA Nationals
June 7, 2019
Chase Morpeth takes bronze at USA Nationals Chase Morpeth, right, with his 100m sprint bronze medal at the USA National Track and Road Championships last month, at Pikes Peak International...
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MPs tout Budget benefits for city
June 7, 2019
Labour adviser Tim Easton, Ōhāriu MP Greg O'Connor, and Labour List MP Kieran McAnulty. PHOTO / Bevan Conley Government MPs have been in Whanganui touting what last week's Budget can do for the...
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Awards for Whanganui cookery students
June 6, 2019
UCOL Whanganui cookery students ahead of the Taranaki Hospitality Competitions in New Plymouth. UCOL Whanganui Cookery students have had a strong showing at the Taranaki Hospitality...
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Dibben dips into Aussie
June 6, 2019
Whanganui racer Richie Dibben and his major sponsor Mick Paul flank Kiwi superbike legend Aaron Slight during a fundraising evening at Barracks Bar.Photo / Supplied Richie Dibben is hellbent...
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Amdram’s production of 'The Vicar of Dibley'
June 5, 2019
Jayne Fields and WHS student, Tori Whibley play Geraldine and Alice — the vicar and the verger — in Amdram’s production of the Vicar of Dibley. ‘I’m enjoying...
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Dan will put together the Spring Challenge North course
June 5, 2019
Competitors in last year's Spring Challenge North event.Photo / File An adventure endurance race which gives female teams the opportunity to navigate their way through a variety of courses is...
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Maddie & Zak fight for River City Boxing Club
June 5, 2019
Photo on right: River City Boxing Club Wanganui fighters Trinity Albert, left, and Cyprezz Manukau-Atkins won titles at the North Island Golden Gloves championships at the weekend, while Maddie...
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