International Award sending Samantha to US
May 10, 2019
Samantha Tennent is looking forward to visiting farms in Minnesota when she flies to America as part of an international agricultural award that she has won. Photo / Supplied A Whanganui-born...
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WHS students selected for Central U18 Hockey Teams
May 10, 2019
Congratulations to Connor Hoskin, Rebecca Baker and Patrick Madder for being selected into the Central U18 Hockey Teams for 2019. They will play in the National Tournament in Wellington in the...
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Athletic Whanganui Jnrs continue to punch above their weight
May 9, 2019
Whanganui High School middle distance runner Rebecca Baker is sure be among the leaders at the New Zealand Schools Cross Country in June. All that glitters is not gold. Last week I focused on the 28...
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Whanganui Metro - key players back from injury
May 9, 2019
Metro lock Mason Johnson (blue - ex WHS player) returns from injury along with fellow forward pack leader Louis Devine to tackle Manawatu Colts competition frontrunners Feilding Yellow at Macnab...
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WHS Netball team wins gold at International Festival
May 9, 2019
Winning Whanganui High School team with Lisa on the left and Kim on the right. Photo / Supplied Whanganui High School made the decision 18 months ago to send two netball teams to the recent...
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WHS Cross Country was a great day!
May 8, 2019
WHS Cross Country on Wednesday 8 May was a great day! House Results:1st - Whenua -205 pts2nd -Maunga -142 pts3rd - Moana -106 pts4th - Awa -91 pts Congratulations to the following students: Y9 Girls...
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Hockey: Whanganui vs Marton HC
May 7, 2019
Whanganui's Travis Bayler looks to open up the Marton defenders in the first half of their 4-3 win over Marton HC in the Hockey Manawatu Premier Reserve Men's game at Gonville on Saturday.PHOTO...
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Brave Kai Iwi rescue earns gold award for surf lifesavers!
May 6, 2019
Lifeguard Clarissa Nowak is one of a team of Whanganui Surf Lifesavers to receive a second national award for a dramatic rescue at Kai Iwi Beach last year. Photo / File Whanganui surf lifesavers...
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Cycle Forward pilot programme for people with arthritis
May 6, 2019
Greg Fromont says the Cycle Forward programme is changing the lives of people with arthritis.PHOTO / Lewis Gardner A group of eight people, some of whom hadn't been on a bike for decades, have...
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Seesaw battle ends in Taihape win
May 6, 2019
Matt Ashworth, along with locking partner Josh Lane, dominated the lineout, but Kaierau could not capitalise across the field.PHOTO / Lewis Gardner Wanganui Car Centre Kaierau's execution went away...
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Lily Claypole's first solo exhibition in June 2019
May 4, 2019
Young Artist Scholarship 2018 winner Lily Claypole will hold her first solo exhibition in June. Photo / Liz Wylie Artist Don Hill will be exhibiting his distinctive oil paintings at...
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Band needs brass to represent the region
May 3, 2019
Brass Whanganui are calling on community support to help them represent New Zealand in China. Photo / Supplied The river city's top brass musicians have been invited to perform on the world...
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Bouquet of the week
May 2, 2019
From left: Judith Esquislant, Paul Glentworth, Bryce Esquislant, Jo McKinlay and former WHS student Leila McGrath. Bouquet of the week: Pharmacy 145 staff We got the following email from...
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Renee Teers amazing win at Oceania Speed Skating
May 2, 2019
South Canterbury skaters Rosheane O'Connor (third) and Charlotte Clarke (second) flank Whanganui teenager Renee Teers on the 15km Elimination podium on her way to winning the Oceania Speed Skating...
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Talented Young Athletes presented grants
May 2, 2019
Left to Right – Sarah Gibson (Mitre 10 MEGA Wanganui), Renee Teers, Lucas Thompson, Drew Brenan, Jordan Herewini (slightly behind), Chase Morpeth, Jack Clifton, Ron Cheatley & Philippa...
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