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Deadlock over allowing Indian flight school students into Whanganui
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Man suffers burns in Whanganui shed fire
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Horizons consulting on Māori wards
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'Warm and generous' welcome for new district court judge
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Local Focus: Vanished artwork to return
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The end of a trusty swing bridge
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The town where the train stops, but you can't get on or off
"Rural areas like Te Kuiti, Taumarunui, and Marton ...have been left out of the loop."
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Comment: Why I will be getting the Covid-19 vaccine
"I get the impression the ministry was severely underprepared for this process."
Health Minister praises new Māori-led parenting service
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Local Focus: Setting fire to young people's ambitions
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Mandate to negotiate Taihape claims achieved
After five years the claims trust has achieved mandate and hopes opposing group will join.
Waiouru Military Base fire under control
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