Person dies in crash near Foxton
Emergency services responded to the crash just before 5pm on Friday.
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Māori wards included for Rangitīkei elections
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The hidden history of NZ's Silent Army
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Large fire at commercial premises in Levin
Emergency services from around the district are rushing to help put out the fire.
New Covid-19 support clinic set up in Whanganui
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Three soldiers burned by Molotov cocktail in training
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Silver Scroll success for Seth Haapu
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Connecting with heritage a highlight for principal
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Mt Ruapehu raised to volcanic alert level 2
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Whanganui's Fitzherbert Ave extension opens
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