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Nitrogen leaching maximums to be raised
Changing numbers on table will not increase nitrogen in waterways, councillors say
Rugby: Wanganui needs the mud in Marton preseason game
Team must experience wet weather rugby before the Heartland Championship begins.
Rugby: New Wanganui Samoa squad ready to go
High Commissioners Cup campaign kicks off on Saturday.
1080 factory staff 'wound up' by death threats
Staff making 1080 baits at Whanganui's Orillion facility subject to death threats
Collegiate improve to win
Collegiate came from behind to win Whanganui secondary school rugby champs
Rental nightmare: 'It was unfit for a dog for $320 a week'
Rental prices in Whanganui up nearly 40 per cent on last year
St John's parents, staff discuss strike
Mother of four Loren Symes said if parents sat in on a class it would open their eyes.
National hikoi diverts to Whanganui manufacturing site
Anti-1080 protesters converge on a Whanganui manufacturing site.
Eight new vans for YMCA Central
Maintenance, demand and safety some of the reasons for the addition of the Audis.
Designer dogs await their fate for killing chickens
The owner of two retrodoodle dogs that killed pet chickens will be prosecuted.
Chester Borrows: I wouldn't cross the street to hear Don Brash's views
Why should Don Brash be spared the challenge to his 1970s view of New Zealand's future?
Whanganui's serial shoplifter Ngaika Kiu to do more time
She was sentenced to a further two months' imprisonment for breaching release conditions.
Okoia residents sick of 'crazy' driving
Okoia residents say it's only a matter of time before someone dies on dangerous corner.
Editorial: School is only guilty of naivety
Mark Dawson on the fallout of boxer Joseph Parker's controversial visit to a city school.
Hands-on champion: Car winner gives old vehicle to runner-up
Silver lining for hand on car runner-up who also 'won' a car.
Hosking: A knockout blow for 'acceptable' racism
COMMENT: Racism is pounced on in NZ - except for the racism that suits some people.
Whanganui news in brief: Man dies in crash
News in brief: Man dies in crash; Benefits of virtual reality; Money for DoC
Museum could host larger touring exhibitions
New space can host touring exhibitions like never before.
Whanganui High School allowing all students to attend Parker's talk
Whanganui High School will allow all students to hear Parker give a motivational talk.
Huge challenge for Whanganui firefighters
Firefighters Gavin Pryce and Andy Simons are heading to help with the Canada wildfires.
'Disappointed' Parker may pull plug on school event
Parker camp responds after school event "for Māori & Pasifika boys" outrages parents.
Rugby: Wanganui Under 20's big win to start HYRC Series
Having regular team mates in the forward pack lays foundation for big win on home soil.
Nicola Patrick: Counting on things Kiwis really value
Why economic success isn't the only - or even the best - indicator of our progress
Your say: That drab bus depot is a poor look for Whanganui
Readers have their say on the bus station; bus service; Winston Peters; hostile despots
Student wins car in hands-on contest
Mental preparation was the key to success in this gruelling challenge.
Criminal caught after falling asleep in car he broke into
Karl Harry Ranginui of Waitara entered two properties and a car which he slept in.
Bus crash service at Rātana
A service of thanks is held at ratana for supporters of Manawatu bus crash.
Tongariro bus operator goes into bat for embattled RAL
Central Plateau bus operator says bus warrants incredibly difficult to get.
Turoa bus crash: 'All I could hear was a guy running at me screaming'
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