Record growth proves region is a hot spot
Whanganui's population rose by 700 people last year
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Karen Aim's father: 'Don't let killer walk free'
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Charges follow death of Kaikohe man
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Man trapped under car as mob threatened driver
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Faster internet coming to NZ
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Local Focus: 'We're off to see the Wizard' - youth flock to local theatre
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Local Focus: 'We're off to see the Wizard' - youth flock to local theatre
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