Trusted grandfather figure admits sexually abusing girl
A trusted grandfather figure changes plea to admit sexual abuse of young girl.
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New route a lifeline for hard-hit economies.
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Man's hidden cameras capture ex-partner in compromising positions
“She felt upset and disgusted at the intrusion on her privacy.”
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The increases as part of the package would come into effect on April 1.
Four UCOL Whanganui courses axed
"... If demand for these courses returns, then we will consider running them again.”
Alec McNab: Zoe Hobbs made New Zealand athletics history
Zoe Hobbs made New Zealand athletics history at the weekend in Sydney.
Violent offender vows to change for his children
“He wants to become a working and contributing member of society.”
Bulls bookshop proves popular with local and passing trade
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Person in serious condition after Turakina crash
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Relay For Life participants run up a tally
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Local Focus: 'It has no future here' - colonial statue under fire again
Whanganui hapū and iwi have 'major concerns' regarding Aotearoa's first war memorial.
Taranaki Regional Council and iwi struggling to implement freshwater reforms
They fear future tension between them.
Cyclone-hit homeowners 'unlikely' to get payouts to fully rebuild
Successful claims for written-off properties probably won't fully replace houses.
Collegiate debating team completes regional three-peat
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Kāinga Ora buys 1.6-hectare plot in Aramoho for housing
Number and type of homes still to be finalised.
David Downs returns home for charity event
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Strong interest shown in shearing industry course
A course for prospective shearers was held ahead of the Waimarino Shears.
Audrey McCosh on raw slices, climbing ladders and Whanganui's waterfront
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Letters: Whanganui must prepare for unprecendented flood
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'The disruptive two in the House' have got a preferred PM ranking
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Trusted granddad raped and sexually abused young girl for two years, Crown claims
Sinister side of trusted grandfather emerged after bedtime, sexual abuse victim claims.
Whanganui teachers to join national strike
“It’s pretty inconvenient but I understand why they’re doing it.”
Letters: Would Fear solve pathway problem?
Readers have their say on shared pathways, bus transport and freedom of speech.
Winner of Booker Prize awarded Collegiate's highest honour
Shehan Karunatilaka won the 2022 Booker Prize with his second novel.
'They looked terrified': Norwegian TV personalities take on jetsprinting in Whanganui
Two Norwegians tried jetsprinting in Whanganui for a TV show they're making.
Comment: Close encounters suggest planet not so lonely after all
The world really is a small place, writes Kevin Page.
Rural sportspeople celebrated at Norwood NZ Rural Sports Awards
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Whanganui Regional Museum Showcase: An artistic weapon
A carved rifle features as this week's Whanganui Regional Museum Showcase.
Everybody played their part for Shakespeare in the Park
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