Man in custody after AOS incident in Whanganui
Police, including the armed offenders squad, were called to Somme Pde on Sunday.
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More than 1300 petition to keep school's Pasifika prefect role
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Rugby: Whanganui Development sweep games with Wairarapa Bush Development
In girls' rugby, Whanganui High School's 1st XV took a championship double.
Rugby: Epic match at Cooks between Meads Cup top contenders
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Young wahine Māori academic in race for Whanganui council
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Whanganui now sits at the summit of the Heartland Championship table.
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Shelford to bring up 100 games for the Nua
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As he awaited historic sex abuse trial, ex-teacher also secretly faced more recent charges
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Man to appear in court on Whanganui crash charges
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Whanganui incident prompts Māori leaders' call on health system
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Tactical talks mobilise tight field for Māori seats
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