Dad focused on drugs instead of protecting his daughters from repeated physical abuse
Both girls had numerous broken bones, some of which were healing.
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Tattoo marks win for Whanganui mountain biker
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How Whanganui police are changing the way they deal with mental health related incidents
“It has led to the traumatisation of thousands and thousands of people."
Seven hectare landscaping project gets under way
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Public Trust shows how having a will means there's a way
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Whanganui businesses brace for recession
One local café owner said economic pressures were already affecting his customers.
Border, Taihape rivalry to continue in Waverley
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Internship initiative has scope as Whanganui-wide resource
'If a business ‘poaches’ the intern from us, then that’s great - it’s a success story.'
Car burnouts, alcohol, scattering ashes - what's acceptable behaviour at a cemetery?
“Our cemetery is becoming a talking point and joke."
Club rugby: Marist bring new ethos to senior season
'If these boys, if they keep playing, there’s no doubt they’ll develop into a good team.'
Whanganui rower on her way to Australia with NZ Universities crew
She is currently studying at the University of Otago.
New lakeside trail set to open
The trail was due to open in 2021 but was delayed by Covid-19.
'Not genuine customers': Parking time limit for Trafalgar Square
Shoppers still have free parking for up to three hours in the main carpark.
Armed Offenders Squad called in central Whanganui
Niblett St was closed off at both the Dublin and Plymouth St intersections.
Football: Young Kiwi prospect putting in the hard yards on and off the pitch
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Jazz music is 'always current and always fresh'
“If you look at a clip from the 1920s or 1930s, it seems as if it was made yesterday."
Te Miringa looking to return her knowledge to her people
This will be the first international business engagement for Te Miringa.
Fenz helping locals stay warm but safe this winter
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Rural Marton school gearing up for 150th jubilee weekend
Anyone can attend the daytime events on Saturday at South Mākirikiri School.
Whanganui loses millions in potential 'better off' funding
'There was always going to be a risk that it never came through.'
Raetihi Gutbuster success not dampened by showers
Around 140 people took part in the various races at the event.
Whanganui records over 80km/h wind gusts
The strong winds were expected to continue into Tuesday.
Robbie Power on cellphones, The Mole, and scoring his first hundred
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