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
The Moutoa Gardens memorial to Maori soldiers who fought in World War I is to receive a facelift worth nearly $500,000.
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Midwife negligent tribunal decides
A registered Wanganui midwife was found guilty of malpractice and negligence at a Health Practitioners' Disciplinary Tribunal yesterday and a penalty will be decided today.
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Cross Country:Wanganui secondary schools cross country championships.
Cross Country:Wanganui secondary schools cross...
Wanganui Road Rodders
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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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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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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
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
Hui being scheduled to discuss report on raids
A hui is being scheduled in Ruatoki to discuss a report that found police acted unlawfully during raids in the area six years ago. The Independent Police Conduct Authority released a blistering report yesterday into police actions, which found officers were unjustified in establishing road blocks and detaining and searching some people during the raids. Amongst the authority's recommendations for police was for the force to build bridges with the Ruatoki community. Police Commissioner Peter Marshall said he apologised for mistakes but not for the investigation, which focused on alleged military-style…
Manawatu news
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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