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China honour for WHS

Wanganui High School has been approved by the international Confucius Institute in Beijing to set up a Confucius Classroom - one of only four in New Zealand secondary schools and only 400 worldwide.

  • 6:37 AM May 22nd
  • Lin Ferguson

Forester death: charges

The family of a forestry worker killed on the job have welcomed news of a prosecution being brought over his death.

  • 6:36 AM May 22nd
  • Staff Reporter
PEOPLE'S HISTORY: Sarah Homan (left) interviews Judy Garland. PHOTO/ BEVAN CONLEY

Project collecting occupation stories

Digging into stories about the 1995 occupation of Wanganui's Pakaitore/Moutoa Gardens is not only fascinating - it could be healing for those involved.

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  • 6:33 AM May 22nd
  • Laurel Stowell

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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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Even if climate change was a myth (and I'm not saying it is), it blows my mind that people are so terrified of the responsibility we have to look after our planet. We only have one, after all.

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Suspicious fire at Auckland Fuji Film warehouse

Suspicious fire at Auckland Fuji Film warehouse

Emergency services were called to a suspicious fire at the Fuji Film warehouse in Auckland early today. Northern fire communications shift manager Steve Smith said the fire service were called to the blaze on William Pickering Drive in Rosedale, just before 1am. More than 70 firefighters fought the fire. An Albany fire station spokesman said the building's sprinkler system contained the fire and damage was limited. A fire safety officer will arrive at the scene this morning.

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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.

  • Rob Mildon

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