Whanganui fall short in Meads Cup final to South Canterbury
The visitors took a strong fight to a team at their peak at Pleasant Point.
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Prisoner claims it's hard to avoid trouble when surrounded by murderers and rapists
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Burglars target two jewellery stores in one evening
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New MP's swearing-in will make political history
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Man in custody after AOS incident in Whanganui
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Free air missing in action at Whanganui petrol stations
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Rugby: Comeback road win books Whanganui a semi spot
The visitors recovered after going down early to win 49-28 and book a Meads Cup semifinal.
Yelled at for buying a pumpkin, worker awarded $21,000
The former motel manager told the ERA Michelle Smith was very hard to get along with.
One dead after pedestrian hit by car on SH3 in Turakina
Inquiries into circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
Tararua District Council issues boil water notice for Pongaroa
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Harding wants youth opportunities and tikanga Māori values represented on council
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Port revitalisation commits to creating 300-plus jobs
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From river market chai stall to established shop
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Mixed support for Māori wards from mayoral hopefuls
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More than 1300 petition to keep school's Pasifika prefect role
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Primary school in lockdown, reports of weapons incident near Palmerston North
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