Action from the Whanganui Jetsprints. The early finish at Shelterview came too late for the two local contenders in the Group A and B divisions, whose title aspirations were upended by engine...
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Local gym looks for lift at champs
April 1, 2019
The Women's Shape class competitors pose at the NABBA Manawatu/Wanganui Championships at War Memorial Centre on Saturday afternoon, including former WHS student Michaela Sullenberger, second...
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Merle's finished wall panel
April 1, 2019
Merle Chant's beautifully finished wall panel for the Whanganui Walls Street Art Festival 🎨👍 What a fantastically arty weekend! We hope you all got a chance to go around some Open...
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WHS finishes fourth at NISS Motocross Champs
April 1, 2019
The Whanganui High School contingent at the North Island Championships in Rotorua on Friday. Top left, Alex Luff Scott , Riki Wainhouse, James Rountree. Bottom, Troy Bullock, Ajah Sullivan.PHOTO /...
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Whanganui High School News - March 2019
March 31, 2019
Whanganui High School News, from the Principal: River City Press, March 2019...
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Whanganui hosts regional NABBA comp
March 30, 2019
Michaela Sullenberger, centre, winning the most competitive division at the 2017 NABBA Championships.PHOTO / Supplied Revitalise Natural Health & Fitness Centre will be trying to hang onto their...
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Four bands perform on metal bill
March 29, 2019
Metal music fans are in for a treat this Saturday night as four live bands, including Drxnes will perform in the Charlie Berntsen clubrooms at Oceanview Speedway on Saturday night. Whanganui...
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More guns mean more risk
March 29, 2019
Police officer and former Whanganui High School student, Michelle Evans stands guard with a rose and a hijab at the service for the burial of a victim of the Friday March 15 mosque shootings in...
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Cooks Gallery features 14 artists for Artists Open Studio
March 28, 2019
Member and former WHS teacher, Judy Webby next to her painting to which she is putting the final touches for the Artists Open Studio. The Whanganui Arts Society based at Cooks Gallery on Trafalgar...
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Jimi Blinkhorne named in 2019 NZ Roller Hockey team
March 28, 2019
Jimi Blinkhorne (bottom right) with the other team players.Photo courtesy of Roller Hockey New Zealand Facebook Page Roller Hockey New Zealand Senior Mens Team Named to compete at World Roller Games...
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Leading athletes at major meets
March 28, 2019
Travis Bayler, Karl Loebe, Sophie Andrews, Maysin Katene, Georgina Forrester and Connor Munro were all winners at major meetings recently. Leading Whanganui athletes were in action in major meetings...
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Metro lads keen for test against old foes
March 28, 2019
Last season’s Metro Colts side after claiming the Broome Shield for finishing top of the table after the round-robin games, and the early-season Friday night competition.Photo / Supplied A...
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Nga Tawa Show Jumping Competition
March 28, 2019
On 28 March five of our riders went to the Nga Tawa Show Jumping Competition. A team of four;Ella Kingston, Year 11, on 'Dr Jones'.Jaime Hogg, Year 10, on 'Step It Up'.Jaydn Sorensen, Year 9,...
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Wall-to-wall street art adds colour to city CBD
March 28, 2019
Mentoree Merle Chant and street artist Hayley Welsh meet ahead of Whanganui Walls which kicks off on Thursday. PHOTO / Zaryd Wilson Whanganui's inaugural street art festival gets under way on...
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Art by all ages at Cooks Gallery
March 27, 2019
In the youth exhibition New Aotearoa, are tutor and Art Society President Rei Hendry with Youth Councillor Ara Molijn who led the Youth Committee working party in organizing the exhibition.PHOTO /...
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