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Police using app to photograph innocent youth: 'It's so wrong'
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Police name victim of fatal crash near Whanganui
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Taonga stolen from Whanganui paddle steamer
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Man critically injured in lawn mower accident
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More Whanganui locations revealed for Hollywood film
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Leigh-Marama McLachlan: Small signs of progress 26 years on from Pākaitore
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Why Wanganui Rugby is adding the 'H'
Trevor Olney has long been the driving force behind the decision on the union's name.
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Apology over lack of earthworks consultation
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Hollywood production hits Whanganui
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Teacher deregistered after marrying girl he taught in primary school
Teachers Disciplinary Tribunal says teacher's misconduct was "at the most extreme".
Whanganuitanga at Pākaitore is still on this year
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Dog euthanised after attack on child
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Tree topples on vehicle near Hunterville
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Masters Games volunteer's memory honoured as whānau step in
The Whanarere whānau have jumped onto the Masters Games volunteer roster.
Whanganui couple celebrate 75-year marriage
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Leigh-Marama McLachlan: What defiance over tie symbolises
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Museum Notebook: 'We were poor ... everyone was poor.'
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NZ Masters Games: Meet the athletes competing in the most events
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Sustainable living focus for founder of popular online group
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Local Focus: The burgeoning backyard business of bridge
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