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Appeal for good samaritans Police would like to speak to three good samaritans who alerted a young woman that she was being followed early on Sunday, May 12.
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Cannabis an election issue
As the debate over "legal highs" continues, a Palmerston North activist is calling for the public to be made aware of the "huge" benefit to the country's economy from legalising cannabis.
Pumping up awareness
More than 12,000 children in the Manawatu-Wanganui region are currently affected by asthma, with more than 300 ending up in hospital over a 12 month period.
Coming home for the big show
Whanganui musician Shaun Jarrett is heading home to perform this month as part of the Royal New Zealand Navy Band's central North Island Heartland Tour.
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Police sting nabs two outlets
Two Wanganui off-licences were caught by a sting when they sold liquor to two 17-year-old volunteers in a police-supervised operation at the beginning of May.
Family pleased special school will stay open
An about-face by the Government has one Wanganui family over the moon.
Memorial to WWI soldiers to be repaired
Midwife negligent tribunal decides
A registered Wanganui midwife was found guilty of malpractice and negligence at...
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Cross Country:Wanganui secondary schools cross country championships.
Cross Country:Wanganui secondary schools cross...
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...
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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The government, media, locals and his own shareholders dealt to that local guy with the dual spinning rotor who developed that mini hydro-generator, bolt on to any engine emissions reduction technology, magnetic water treatment, transportable energy...
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Sport
Myers' magic dazzles rivals
The legendary skills of Wanganui horseman Kevin "Dummy" Myers have drawn high praise from the connections of horses that won both feature jumping races at Te Rapa on Saturday.
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Business
Be more effective: The catch you let get away
Debbie Mayo-Smith works with businesses that want staff to be more effective.
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NZ Herald
Teen arrested over alleged air rifle threat
Armed police have arrested a teenager who allegedly planned to threaten a Lower Hutt resident with an air rifle. The armed offenders squad was called to a property in Wainuiomata about 3.30pm today. Police had been told a 16-year-old boy planned to take what was believed to be a .22 calibre rifle and threaten a local Wainuiomata resident. Officers cordoned off a property and arrested a 16-year-old boy without incident. Armed offenders squad members found one weapon, believed to be an air rifle, at the property. Police lifted the cordon and were interviewing the boy this evening.
Manawatu news
Student body to go hungry
Parents will recognise the difficulty of preventing teenagers eating every two or three hours.
Walking to get people talking
A Wellington woman is walking the length of the North Island to draw attention to the need for a different approach in the treatment of mental health patients.
Fundraising kicks into gear for three year old
A family raising funds for a much needed mechanical physiotherapy device will receive a boost this Sunday at the Manfeild Automotive show'n'shine.
Silver years dedicated to silver screen
The age of the silver screen is alive and well in Manawatu.
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