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Supermarket introduces 'quiet shopping hour' for people with autism

Parents all over the country have been calling on other stores to get on board.

Tabuteau: Permits ensure decades of gas

New Zealand can extract gas for decades, and electricity review should help Ruapehu people

School hacked, 'disturbing' emails sent to pupils

The school has suspended all email accounts while it investigates the hack.

Agribusiness leader Traci Houpapa to speak in Whanganui

One of the 100 most influential women in farming will speak in Whanganui.

Whanganui house prices soar

Whanganui leads the growth in regional house prices.

Player hit me, says banned supporter

Whanganui man alleges Whanganui rugby player assaulted him on sideline.

Ground broken for new state house build in Whanganui

Seven two-bedroom state houses to be built on a large section in Whanganui's Poynter Pl

Shoplifter asks judge for prison, says home D with family too stressful

Home detention too much hassle, so she's going to jail

Editorial: Police and Immigration over the top in treatment of Mark Middleton

Heavy-handed action reflects badly on police and Immigration NZ

Woman died with her dog in her arms

Death was accidental - although deliberately taken - overdose.

Local Focus: Dairy farmers take supreme environment award

Sustainability equals longevity for Dannevirke dairy farmers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Kaierau's young guns need to step up

Also, emotional day in Waverley with Jake Alabaster Shield on the line for the first time

Local Focus: New JP offers help in Malayalam

Malayalam is spoken by 38 million people. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Ten of the worst storms to hit New Zealand

Ten of the worst: the misery inflicted in New Zealand by rain, wind and snow

Half-way mark: 'It's bloody tough'

Horowhenua mayor talks about the past, future and change. Made with funding from NZ On Air

Phoebe, 15, taking on the champs

A girl and her dog are in the hunt. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Groups honoured in NZ Search and Rescue awards

Rescuers dedicated their time to saving unconscious and delirious patients from danger.

Local Focus: 15 year old Phoebe taking on the champs

15 year old dog trialer takes on the champs. Made with funding from NZ On Air.