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Your view: Racetracks for the chop; Castlecliff needs help; McCain not such a good guy
Readers have their say: Racetracks; aggro in Castlecliff; John McCain; and rates rip-offs
Kiwi farmer drank contaminated water for 40 years. How much toxin is in his blood?
Ohakea residents have blood tested for toxic substance from firefighting foam.
Complaint laid over netball mishap
The team won every game and then took out the semifinal. But an error changed everything.
The days Burt Reynolds spent in Raetihi
Actor Burt Reynolds was a thoroughly nice and fairly quiet person, Patrick Turner says
MS woman conquers peak: 'Go mum!'
Tracey Hall's inspiring uphill battle with MS. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Caregiver stole $45k from vulnerable rest home resident
Ngaire Gerrard took advantage of an elderly lady suffering with Parkinson's in rest home.
Local Focus: Climbing Whariti Peak to knock MS off
Tracey Hall's moving climb. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Man sentenced after grabbing partner's throat
Supervision and community work for Robert Kells Meyer following common assault.
Joseph Parker: Safety must come first in corporate boxing
Joseph Parker reacts to amateurs being badly injured at corporate events.
Race-fixing scandal: Kiwis can still punt
Races and punting still on despite police probe into NZ harness racing
Blunder leaves girls devastated - and denied their big moment
St George's netball girls denied their rightful spot in the Year 8 Intermediate A final.
Forestry sale gets OIO approval
The sale proceeds will reduce council debt from the wastewater treatment plant.
Little-known Pakeha portraits published
Woodville historians reveal the extensive range of Lindauer subjects.
Outrigger canoe tests out in Kapiti waters
Fifth-generation Holopuni outrigger canoe is put through its paces.
Man behind historic ID card tracked down
Whanganui-born Navy man behind the mystery ID card has been found living in Auckland.
Violence and intimidation at prison needs urgent action
Random inspection finds violence and intimidation at Whanganui Prison.
Home detention for radiator hose attack
Darryl Henderson lost it when told the wreckers didn't sell second hand hoses.
Retirement home leads way in cultural care
Cultural awareness an intrinsic part of retirement village practices
YMCA spring cleaning promotes sustainability
Raise Up youth group focused on fostering a sustainable future for all.
Whanganui River safari like venturing into 'Jurassic Park'
Paul Bloomfield went on a three day guided tour of the Whanganui River and was stunned
St Johns Hill School giving environmental workshop
St Johns Hill School showing other educators how to be an 'enviroschool'
More jobs, so kids are staying in school
Stability in school rolls has improved most for low-decile, Māori and Northland children.
Local Focus: Young widow's tale with no will and no money
Amanda Wilton-Skinner wants to remind people to make a will. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Stowers saves the day
Wanganui Samoa still alive in High Commissioners Cup after last minute victory
SH3 blocked after fatal crash in Rangitikei District
State Highway 3 north of New Plymouth is blocked after a serious crash.
Gowns on display for Winter Wonderfest
Winter Wonderfest winds up this weekend with bridal gowns, wellbeing and yoghurt making.
Judge not buying what cannabis cultivator was selling
72-year-old William Puru said he cultivated cannabis for his own pain when sentenced.
Aucklanders' objections to new fuel tax
Results mark a drop in support given survey done before tax introduced.
Woman 'one foot inside' prison after fourth assault
Skye Bowlin was given a stern warning by the judge when sentenced in court this week.
Airline saves bride's day ahead of wedding
One celebration becomes two as airline flies to the rescue.