Quarter-finals bring surprises and changes to rugby table
Some outcomes hung in the balance right up to the final whistle.
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The crackdown comes after police were overwhelmed by a recent event in Levin.
Horizons' Regional Land Transport Plan focuses on resilience and safety
Objectives have been updated to reflect the changed direction for the plan.
Horizons' long-term plan focuses on healthy environment
Horizons Regional Council received 540 submissions on its draft long-term plan.
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Food delivery app launches in Palmy
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Club rugby: Rātana take on Marist this weekend at the Pā
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Injured player Ollie Thomson's Givealittle reaches $40,000
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House prices flat in May, buyers taking time to make decisions
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Club rugby: Taihape win sends Marton out of playoff contention
The visitors got off to a fast start.
One flown to hospital in critical condition after Feilding crash
The road is blocked and diversions remain in place.
Farmers call on MPs to help rally for fair banking
'Farmers want to know our local MPs understand the pressures we are under.'
Manawatū restarts Miriam's heart
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Wastewater treatment budget increased at 11th hour
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Teanau Tuiono: Workers deserve more leave, not less
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Construction starting on new commercial vehicle safety centre
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Modern way to learn Rangitāne history
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Cleaner, greener heating welcome change at Ōhakea
RNZAF Base Ōhakea decommissions its boiler in a switch to cleaner heating.
Canine mannequin star of NZDF first aid training
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Firearms, stolen goods recovered after burglaries
Eight people have been arrested in relation to the Manawatū incidents.
Council halves its cycling improvements budget
Elected members respond to ratepayers' call to ‘cut it back cuz’.
King's Birthday road toll rises to 3 after person struck on Auckland motorway
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Two dead in North Island crashes, one seriously injured in the South Island
Roads in both islands have also been closed today after crashes, police say.
Whanganui rugby: Utiku Old Boys remain top of table
Utkiu pulled away from Border in the second half.
Foxton woman's sport and surf service recognised
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Whanganui rugby: Sixty-strong training group prepares for Heartland season
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KSM for Rongotea's deputy fire chief officer
'Everyone I’ve worked with deserves this award but I feel very humbled.'
Council cuts its wastewater treatment budget
Karen Naylor said the community cannot afford the current cost of $647m.