First sports event for Whanganui West cluster school juniors
The children took part in activities such as chuck the chicken and a tyre roll.
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No acute health risk, Ohakea residents told
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Singer spinning as Lily the chicken captures Kiwi hearts
The story of the chicken that survived has now hit television screens and radio waves.
Medicine shortage: Pharmacists rationing paracetamol
Whanganui pharmacy raises alarm on stock
Animal remains strewn near popular beach - graphic images
Dumping continues to plague Whanganui
Vet removes massive backlog of eggs from chicken
Lily was not eating or behaving normally, so owner Destiny Singer rushed her to the vet.
Pick-your-own strawberries canned after thefts
A temporary closure has been put in place following theft and people flouting rules.
Police investigating car fires in Whanganui
'I was waiting for it to explode and you know, kill us all. It was bloody terrifying.'
Bamber's mum holds back tears as driver finally recognised at home
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Council considers iwi's ambition for control of Whanganui land
A document shows iwi land negotiators' intentions.
Work commences on new gondola at Mt Ruapehu
It is hoped to be completed in June next year and expected to bring in $50m per annum.
Speedway: Ministocks and Minisprints at Whanganui tomorrow night
First titles of the season on the line at Oceanview.
Money will extend air training; help iwi initiatives
Funding announced includes $400,000 toward possible aviation hub in Whanganui
Local Focus: $80m funding for the regions
Shane Jones announces suite of regional funding worth more than $80m. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Palmerston North man arrested on firearms-related charges
The man will appear in court tomorrow on the charges.
Keep Whanganui beautiful: plea by Craig
Helen Craig and other councillors want Whanganui to enter Keep NZ Beautiful Awards
MS sufferer Briar Novis on the mend
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Cinema groper escapes jail time after court botch-up
"Error" means an accountant who gropes women in movie theatres wasn't sent to prison.
Back to jail for repeat drug offender
Jonathan Costello was pulled over in Auckland and 745 grams of cannabis was discovered.
Man attempting repeat robbery was tracked by police dogs
Darcy Chambers got away with stealing alcohol and electronics, but went back for more.
School expulsion can be fatal - study
Study linking expulsions to early deaths dramatises the high cost of school failure.
Noxious weed's days could be numbered
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Local Focus: Everyday is Christmas Day at Jo's
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