Ōringi bridge repairs to get under way early June
Waka Kotahi is still waiting for the go-ahead to repair a bridge damaged in March.
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Driver deemed unfit to stand trial for manslaughter after dementia diagnosis
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Whanganui loses millions in potential 'better off' funding
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Gaming machine earnings put towards community grants
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Whanganui swimmer becomes a double national champion
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Iwi research project receives big funding boost
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Rural community board needs Kai Iwi seat filled
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Young army officers put through paces
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'Deeply disappointed and disheartened': Castlecliff residents fuming over rock wall
“Our concerns about the process are valid.”
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Highway blues: Roading budget blows out by $1.72 million
“The issues we are experiencing here are by no means unique."
Good things take time: Kiwi band's debut album 25 years in making
“It’s a raw sound and it’s not perfect, but it doesn’t want to be perfect either.”
Cameras monitoring 'troublesome' traffic areas in CBD
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Petition started as fallout from UCOL course cuts continues
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Rangitīkei heritage buildings' future up for decision
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Family watches on as memorial stone for first European settler moved
“He was an original pioneer here."
Auckland mayor's LGNZ departure 'a bit of a cheap shot'
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