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Renewed call for reinstatement of provocation defence
The Law Society has renewed its call to reinstate the partial defence of provocation following its successful use in the Bourke manslaughter case.
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Rowing: Drysdale to defend Billy Webb title
World rowing championships medalists Mahe Drysdale and Alan Campbell headline Saturday's 5km Billy Webb Challenge on Whanganui River.
![Hundreds farewell Whanganui leader](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Hundreds farewell Whanganui leader
Around 800 people fairwelled Sir Archie Taiaroa today before his casket was taken down the Whanganui River to his final resting place.
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You want salsa with that
New Zealanders of all ages are dancing their way to health and happiness with Latin American dance classes. Jennifer Little finds out more.
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Quake shakes Whanganui region
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck the Whanganui region this afternoon.
![Property Report: So you want to live in... Wanganui East](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Property Report: So you want to live in... Wanganui East
Local loyalty shines through here, writes Ashley Campbell.
![Magnitude 5 quake near Whanganui causes damage](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Magnitude 5 quake near Whanganui causes damage
Hundreds felt a 'sharp, short jolt' which has reportedly caused some damage in Whanganui.