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Cricket: Marist and United building Coastal Challenge momentum
A rejigged Marist bowling attack got the job done.
Diamond anniversary for trainee teachers
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Stretch of central NI state highway to close overnight for weeks
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Future of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts uncertain as buyer backs out
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Letters: More buses supported
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Seventh open win at Dannevirke for Rowland Smith
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Body believed to be of missing man Duncan Hill found
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Free to a large wall: Piece by textile artist Laura Hudson on the move
It is thought the piece depicts the Manawatū River and the Ruahine and Tararua Ranges.
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Fatal shooting victim named
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Marist spanked in cricket's Coastal Challenge
Red Star racked up 307-7 at Queen Elizabeth Park in Masterton.
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Are old cemeteries dead and buried?
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Hawke's Bay cricket star on the verge of record number of centuries
When Brad Schmulian bats, it tends to be for quite a while.
High praise for Palmy composer
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Waikato cyclists battle it out for national crown
Waikato connections strong at Cycling New Zealand Criterium Nationals.
Insolvent restaurant racks up $1.2m in creditor claims
The Manawatū restaurant operated for less than two years before going into liquidation.
Library cat has paws of clay and a silent purr
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Mob leader to stay in jail after loaded gun found in car during gang tensions
He says he took the gun off someone else because he was 'concerned about public safety'.
What says summer more than cricket?
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Rural artist Graham Christensen: Let them in and out
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Two men charged over brawl that led to gang murder
Two people have been charged over a violent gang brawl that preceded Hori Gage's murder.
How is the rest of summer looking? Forecasters take a long look at El Niño
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Police seek information from public on statue's missing phallus
A vandal cut a phallus off a 6m steel statue in Manawatū, upsetting the local iwi.
Bad tabs and no sleep: Why experts are urging Kiwis to get their drugs tested this summer
A substance found in some tabs has caused deaths overseas.
Two double drownings in five days highlight river dangers, says coroner
Almost two years ago, two drowned in the Manawatū River. Days later, another two died.
Whanganui athletics: Students shine at national champs
Plenty of athletes did not step on the podium but reached a final or set new PBs.