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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WHS Girls team third in annual Anzac Day Relays
May 2, 2019
The field sorts itself out at the start of the men's relay at the annual Wanganui Harrier Club Anzac Day meet at Lakelands. PHOTO / Tanysha-Rochelle Jones While the host has yet again played...
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Meningitis fundraiser is Chloe's voice
May 1, 2019
Tarsha Boniface and her daughter Chloe who passed away last year. Photo / Supplied A month-long fundraising effort has come up with more than $4000 for the New Zealand Meningitis Foundation. The...
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Netball - WHS Debutantes Win Gold!
May 1, 2019
The Whanganui High School Gold team, flanked by co-coaches Lisa Murphy (left) and Kim Flower, went through unbeaten to win the U18 title on debut at the International Netball Festival Gold Coast in...
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Star Rountree Flipps outs
May 1, 2019
Budding Whanganui motocross riders Finn Lennox, left, Troy Bullock, Chase Williamson, Ajah Sullivan and Alex Luff Scott take time out at the 2019 New Zealand Junior Motocross Championships at the...
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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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