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The topic saw many National MPs vote differently when the bill was passed in March.
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Firearms and drugs seized from Whanganui property
Local Focus: Rangitīkei electorate explained
Explore the Rangitīkei electorate and its vast woolshed. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Green Party candidate: 'an effective advocate for change and for people'
Green Party candidate Teanau Tuiono says he's ready for Parliament.
'Clearly false': Judith Collins on new political poll
The National leader is in Manawatu where she announced a $200m roading project.
Chilly start but sun coming for most of the country
Frosty start to give way to fine weather for most of New Zealand.
Native fish, biodiversity big winners from Jobs for Nature
A Jobs for Nature injection of capital will speed up existing environmental work.
Scott Guy murder: Private investigator uncovers new information
The private investigator says he can't reveal what the information is.
Local Focus: 'House doctor' available remotely for organisations and their members
Lebos use technology to cut inefficiency and carbon emissions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: 'House doctor' available remotely for organisations and their members
Using technology to cut carbon emissions and time. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: New artistic bus shelter at Castlecliff is just the beginning of plans to improve Whanganui public transport
Surprising art glass connection to Manningtree, England. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Stowaway cat found on Auckland truck after trip from Palmerston North
The cat, who is not microchipped, was "shaken" by the journey.
How Whanganui's crime profile has changed post-lockdown
Top cop believes people are now seeking the support they need for family harm incidents.
Holiday rugby fun
Children practised ball skills, tackling, and evasive running through Rippa Rugby drills.
Conservation Comment: Getting to know nature's needs
Conservation issues include the protection of trees, animals and wetlands.
Multiple motor vehicle crashes along icy Ruapehu roads
Emergency Services are still in attendance at two of the crashes.
Kaye says NZ 'needs to build back better'
Kaye says National's plans don't just apply to the "central Aucklands of this world".
NZ Army's $100m makeover: Chief of Army speaks
Herald senior journalist Kurt Bayer sits down with Major-General John Boswell.
One dead after car rolls in Manawatū-Whanganui region
The single-vehicle crash occurred just before 6pm.
Face left unrecognisable: MP's estranged brother sentenced for brutal murder of woman
Eric Ara Mete has been sentenced for the murder of Lorna-Anne Marie Thompson.
Prison sentence for killing scooter rider
The driver was a good person "at core", but angry and violent when troubled and drinking.
Scott Guy's widow speaks out: 'I will find my husband's killer'
A decade ago, a young man was gunned down at his gate as he went to work.
Dream to reality: Wanganui Metro Women to make history
Raising a Wanganui women's team to play in Manawatū has been a dream of Bridget Belsham.
Local Focus: 'A gold medal day' for KiwiRail
Plans progress for Kiwirail freight hub. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Two people rushed to hospital after house goes up in flames
Fire crews were called to a Whanganui house at 4.30am.
College footy clash resumes
The much-lighter WCS pack struggled to hold out the strong challenge from PNBHS.
Marton community 'disgusted and shocked' by cat dumping
Rodney was dumped 15km north of Marton by a Marton ITM staff member.
Person dies in farm accident at Ranana
It is believed to be a workplace accident on a farm.
More than 5000 natives planted in Kiwitea catchment
Native planting in the Kiwitea catchment enhances the waterways.
Marton's James Cook statue to remain
The decision was made by consensus vote by the Rangitikei District Council.
'Gaping hole' if Ūpokongaro hall demolished
Māori Land Court history and war memorials give Ūpokongaro hall historic standing.
Man swept down river near Tangiwai was former school principal
Tributes say he "left a dream and a love for te reo Māori".