Hot rods roll into town for 40th birthday bash +Photos
There were envious oohs and aahs as a crowd enjoyed the shiny chrome and chugging of powerful engines at the Wanganui Road Rodders' 40th Birthday Show 'n' Shine yesterday.
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Debate over future of pokies
A Rangitikei councillor is stunned at the decision not to cut the number of gaming machines in the region.
Fashion course brings results
Whanganui UCOL is piloting a fashion course especially for school students undergoing sewing tuition.
Native land court building gains further reprieve
The Environment Court has again declined consent for UCOL and Te Puna Matauranga o Whanganui to demolish the former Native Land Court building at the corner of Wanganui's Rutland St and Market Pl.
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Board adopts Whanau Ora
Whanganui District Health Board has formally adopted Whanau Ora - and it will benefit the entire Wanganui community.
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Wanganui Road Rodders
There were envious oohs and aahs as a crowd...
Celebration for new Dutch King at the Red Lion bar.
Celebration for new Dutch King at the Red Lion...
Duck shooting Comptition at the Cooks Bar marton.
Duck shooting Comptition at the Cooks Bar...
Dance Competition at Wanganui's Girls Collage.
Dance Competition at Wanganui's Girls Collage.
Celebrating Wanganui
Guerilla knitters hit street
Someone with a love of poetry and considerable flair for knitting has left their mark on Guyton St.
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Opinion
Big bucks back misinformation
Write a regular column on sustainability and it's natural to discuss climate-change facts and issues from time to time.
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Sport
Five and under title to Taranaki
One does not think of the label "Young Guns" when addressing participates at a bowls tournament, but the term proved somewhat fitting at Wanganui Bowling Club yesterday.
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Business
Finance: Clarify your position
Lots of people volunteer their time to be on boards, whether it's serving a community organisation or running a company.
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NZ Herald
Parole delayed for Swann
Convicted fraudster Michael Swann's bid for parole has been delayed by a supporter who threatened the Parole Board in an "extraordinary and inappropriate" letter, the board says. The board met last week to consider whether Swann should be released from prison after serving four years of his sentence for defrauding the Otago District Health Board of almost $17 million. But in its decision, released today, the board said it must defer a decision on his release after "an extraordinary turn of events" involving an unnamed supporter, who is also Swann's parole sponsor. Board convenor Judge Michael…
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A warm welcome for diverse students
The Convention Centre rang to the sound of Japanese drumming and Maori song last Friday, as IPC welcomed all its new students to the city.
Poor weather, bad decisions contribute to fatal air crash
Bad decisions, porr weather and incorrect ground level readings may have contributed to the fatal plane crash that killed an 86-year-old former Olympian.
May Day concert shows strength of worker spirit
The Kate Martin School of Dance won the MayDay Cup in front of an enthusiastic and at times rowdy audience of more than 500 at the Regent on Broadway.
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