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Blunder leaves girls devastated - and denied their big moment
St George's netball girls denied their rightful spot in the Year 8 Intermediate A final.
Forestry sale gets OIO approval
The sale proceeds will reduce council debt from the wastewater treatment plant.
Little-known Pakeha portraits published
Woodville historians reveal the extensive range of Lindauer subjects.
Outrigger canoe tests out in Kapiti waters
Fifth-generation Holopuni outrigger canoe is put through its paces.
Man behind historic ID card tracked down
Whanganui-born Navy man behind the mystery ID card has been found living in Auckland.
Violence and intimidation at prison needs urgent action
Random inspection finds violence and intimidation at Whanganui Prison.
Home detention for radiator hose attack
Darryl Henderson lost it when told the wreckers didn't sell second hand hoses.
Retirement home leads way in cultural care
Cultural awareness an intrinsic part of retirement village practices
YMCA spring cleaning promotes sustainability
Raise Up youth group focused on fostering a sustainable future for all.
Whanganui River safari like venturing into 'Jurassic Park'
Paul Bloomfield went on a three day guided tour of the Whanganui River and was stunned
St Johns Hill School giving environmental workshop
St Johns Hill School showing other educators how to be an 'enviroschool'
More jobs, so kids are staying in school
Stability in school rolls has improved most for low-decile, Māori and Northland children.
Local Focus: Young widow's tale with no will and no money
Amanda Wilton-Skinner wants to remind people to make a will. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Stowers saves the day
Wanganui Samoa still alive in High Commissioners Cup after last minute victory
SH3 blocked after fatal crash in Rangitikei District
State Highway 3 north of New Plymouth is blocked after a serious crash.
Gowns on display for Winter Wonderfest
Winter Wonderfest winds up this weekend with bridal gowns, wellbeing and yoghurt making.
Judge not buying what cannabis cultivator was selling
72-year-old William Puru said he cultivated cannabis for his own pain when sentenced.
Aucklanders' objections to new fuel tax
Results mark a drop in support given survey done before tax introduced.
Woman 'one foot inside' prison after fourth assault
Skye Bowlin was given a stern warning by the judge when sentenced in court this week.
Airline saves bride's day ahead of wedding
One celebration becomes two as airline flies to the rescue.
Editorial: Despite shooting, 'gang town' label is still way wide of the mark
Someone gets shot and, for a brief spell, it's all about the gangs
Revamp with natives for Taihape's gardens
Taihape's town gardens will be planted with natives specific to the area.
Police have a new tool in the fight against beehive crime
Beehive thefts are rising, but police are fighting back.
Gang brawl at pub
Jason Hone Rutherford of Hells Angels was involved in a series of brawls one night in May.
Kidnapper raped stranger to anger ex-partner
Robert Allen Mair will remain in prison until he is considered safe to release.
Jay Kuten: Chester Borrows' admission of profiting from racism is welcome
If we could bottle Don Brash's boring cadences, we'd have a cure for insomnia.
'Review rights' plan for school suspensions
Students suspended or expelled from schools will soon have rights of "review".
More Kiwi kids are being kicked out of school - fights, assaults, P parents blamed
P babies, housing and noisy classrooms cause stand-downs. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Kevin Ratana homicide: Man pleads not guilty to threatening to kill
Name suppression for five facing charges.
Watch as teen survives crash with minor leg injury
CCTV captures dramatic crash at intersection near school.
Our view: Politicians the real dodgy characters
Malcolm Turnbull is the fourth prime minister in a decade to be ousted by colleagues.