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Apology over lack of earthworks consultation
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A Whanganui property is set to be centre stage in a new Hollywood movie.
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Rodney had been on the run since last October.
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State Highway 5 closed due to fallen trees
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The single vehicle crash happened around 6pm on Tuesday.
Ruapehu mayor, iwi question Covid compliance
Ruapehu's mayor is concerned after Aucklanders travelled to the region during lockdown.
Dog euthanised after attack on child
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Tree topples on vehicle near Hunterville
Police are responding to the accident on Turakina Valley Rd.
Masters Games volunteer's memory honoured as whānau step in
The Whanarere whānau have jumped onto the Masters Games volunteer roster.
Whanganui couple celebrate 75-year marriage
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Nothing gets in the way of Ashley Te Weri and her animals
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Museum Notebook: 'We were poor ... everyone was poor.'
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NZ Masters Games: Meet the athletes competing in the most events
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Colleagues shaken after five Mitre 10 staff members assaulted
The incident has left the team shaken.
Sustainable living focus for founder of popular online group
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One person dead after serious crash near Whanganui
The road was closed for around five hours but has since been re-opened.
Pair tried to put spoon up friend's bottom, filmed it
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Child flown to hospital after dog attack
A child was seriously injured after being attacked by a dog on Friday.
Ruapehu Māori ward petition fails at first hurdle
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Leigh-Marama McLachlan: Iwi checkpoints about protecting communities
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Nine newborn puppies found dumped at Whanganui beach
The puppies were discovered at the North Mole on Tuesday morning.
'It looked like fireworks': Balloon strike sparks fire opposite petrol station
Power was also cut to nearby properties.
Boys' schools ask parents to pay more in voluntary donations
'Boys get the priority', says McAuley High School principal Jan Waelen.
Drysdale's late entry thrills crowd at Billy Webb Challenge
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Person stuck between tree and truck in Marton
The incident happened while someone was cutting down a tree.
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