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Kampeli Latu scored the only try of the game with the clock on 80 minutes to put a cherry on top of Border's 19-3 victory over Kaierau at Dallison Park in Waverley. Photo / Lewis Gardner

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Rugby: Border make best use of conditions to beat Kaierau

20 Jul, 2019 5:19pm
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Kicks finding space and bulldozing forward runs lead to 19-3 victory and final appearance.

State Highway 4 near Upokongaro is still down to one lane, four years after it slipped. Photo / Lewis Gardner

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

'Absolute disgrace': SH4 slip repairs still waiting

18 Jul, 2019 5:01am
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NZTA says repair work scheduled, but give no timeframe as options are assessed.

WO1 Wiremu Moffitt DSD has been announced as the Sergeant Major of Army for the NZ Army and will take up the post from April 2020. Photo / NZDF

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South Taranaki man promoted to Sergeant Major of NZ Army

18 Jul, 2019 5:01am
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Wiremu Moffitt has gone from Auckland to Waverley to Patea to Palmerston North.

Whanganui Airport is running at an operating deficit of approximately $300,000, 50 per cent of which is Crown funded.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

McDouall says PGF could fund critical infrastructure upgrades

17 Jul, 2019 5:00am
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Whanganui Airport is currently operating at a deficit of approximately $300,000.

The Black Caps finished runners-up for the second World Cup in a row. Photo/ Andrew Cornaga / Photosport

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Black Caps could inspire Whanganui's next generation

15 Jul, 2019 2:00pm
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Could Black Caps performance inspire Whanganui locals?

Graham Hall went to a workshop at the Wanganui Regional Community Polytechnic in the 80s and became hooked on printmaking. Photo / Lewis Gardner

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Workshop aims to improve art teachers' techniques

15 Jul, 2019 5:00am
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Graham Hall tells all about the techniques he has learned in a long printmaking career.

Sam Mordey and Blair Greenem are the only men alive to steer the Motor Vessel Wairua to Downes Hut. Photo / Jesse King

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

MV Wairua sails to Downes Hut after 81 years

14 Jul, 2019 5:00am
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Sam Mordey explains how the vintage riverboat navigated 19 rapids over 50km to get there.

Rupert Bunny said Wairarapa Ski Club will be out of action for the ski season after it caught fire on Wednesday. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Wairarapa Ski Club uninhabitable following Ohakune fire

11 Jul, 2019 3:36pm
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Clubs in close proximity have offered their support to those that were on holiday

Firefighters from Whanganui, Raetihi and Ohakune have extinguished a well-involved fire at the Wairarapa Ski Club in Ohakune. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Central crews extinguish fire at Wairarapa Ski Club

10 Jul, 2019 1:16pm
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The building on Totara St in Ohakune was well-involved with fire

Whanganui firefighters believe this Magnolia Crescent house fire was caused by cooking being left unattended. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Unattended cooking believed to have started house fire

10 Jul, 2019 11:19am
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It spread through the roof of the Magnolia Crescent home, causing major damage and burns

Raewyn Abraham said her favourite experiences during six years as the director of boarding at Nga Tawa School were spending time with the inspiring young women. Photo / Supplied

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Director of boarding to depart after six years at Nga Tawa

10 Jul, 2019 9:50am
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Raewyn Abraham cites age and family time as reasons for leaving Marton

Smoke was billowing from a house on Magnolia Crescent after firefighters extinguished a fire. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Smoke billows from Magnolia Crescent following house fire

10 Jul, 2019 9:24am
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Three fire engines attended the scene and firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze

Whanganui High School houses collected two car loads of cans and toiletries for Women's Refuge Whanganui. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Women's Refuge benefits from high school fundraiser

9 Jul, 2019 5:00am
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Whanganui High School houses competed in collecting cans and toiletries

Anyone with information about the identity of these two people who were seen driving a stolen car before committing burglary in Gonville should contact police immediately. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Police seek identities of two people following Gonville burglary

8 Jul, 2019 11:55am
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They were seen driving a stolen vehicle in the area before committing the offence

Principal Richard McMillan said the general reaction to the announcement that Taihape Area School will be demolished and rebuilt was one of shock. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Proceedings issued against firms behind Taihape Area School

8 Jul, 2019 5:00am
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They were issued in 2014 and two Whanganui companies are among them

Te Omeka Abraham-Rio, Awatope Tule, Te Hau Hurunui-Diamond, Neilani Tamatea and Deijah Poutama will represent the Patea Warriors at Westpac Stadum in Wellington. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Patea Warriors playing in NZ Warriors curtain-raiser

8 Jul, 2019 5:00am
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The under-7 and under-9 teams get a chance to showcase their skills on the big stage.

Rachel Tume said she was over-indulging drinking alcohol, so her sister challenged her to take on Dry July and she accepted. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Three sisters take on Dry July to raise funds for cancer

4 Jul, 2019 5:00am
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Rachel Tume was over-indulging in drinking, but now she is cutting back for a good cause

Marguerite McGuckin says one suicide is too many as she works on a prevention strategy for the Whanganui district, which has a suicide rate above the national average. Photo / Bevan Conley

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Community input to help form suicide prevention strategy

3 Jul, 2019 11:41am
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The Whanganui DHB is sponsoring it in partnership with Healthy Families and Te Oranganui

Taihape Area School principal Richard McMillan arrived at the school one year after it opened and noticed its issues immediately.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Ministry elects to demolish rather than repair Taihape school

2 Jul, 2019 2:00pm
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Taihape Area School was built 10 years ago with multiple issues including weathertightness

Hannah Kelly (second from left) was presented with a message about a hopeful and prosperous relationship with Whanganui at a Teacher's College in Lijiang. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Selling Whanganui to Chinese students

29 Jun, 2019 5:00am
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Hannah Kelly was tasked with telling international students about the appeal of Whanganui.

Peter Blakeman poses amongst his projects, which he builds and converts by adding electric motors to them. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Man's move from the big smoke to Raetihi pays off

28 Jun, 2019 5:00am
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Peter Blakeman wanted to be close to the mountain and found a new passion in the process.

Ten signs that have been recovered are being put back into place as council waits until the end of the week to see if 16 others are found before ordering new ones. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Ten of 26 sawn-off and stolen signs recovered

27 Jun, 2019 4:05pm
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A resident found the Springvale signs on Rapauni Rd and they are being put back up

Jack Pringle (second from left) is a keen rower. He is rowing with Cameron Lawrence, Adrian van Bussel and Matt Cummings. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Adventurous student follows his ancestor's footsteps

26 Jun, 2019 10:00am
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Collegiate's Jack Pringle has earned The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award - gold.

The Wanganui Radio Control Car Club created a track inside the Bedford Ave Studio and held their first ever race-day there on Saturday. Photo / Lewis Gardner

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Art studio becomes raceway for a day

25 Jun, 2019 5:00am
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The Wanganui Radio Control Car Club hosted their first ever indoor racing event.

Firefighters respond to the house fire in Aramoho. Photo / Bevan Conley.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Firefighters battle blaze on Somme Pde

24 Jun, 2019 12:18pm
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The fire was fully involved and the cause will be investigated

Candice Lillington has been awarded a scholarship from several local accounting businesses. Photo / Jesse King

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Career path finally adds up for Candice

24 Jun, 2019 8:00am
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Candice Lillington tried many courses before business opened the doors to a new world.

Kyle Graham-Luke's two penalty goals were not enough to earn Wanganui City FC three points as they drew 2-2 with Massey University at Wembley Park on Saturday.

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Lose Bell, and lose the lead

23 Jun, 2019 1:06pm
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Wanganui City held to second straight draw in home Federation Cup games.

Road and business signs on Parsons St have been sawed off. Photo/ Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Twenty-six street signs sawn-off and stolen around Springvale

19 Jun, 2019 4:20pm
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Sandra and Eddie Tofa are out of pocket after their River City Boxing Club sign was taken.

Two vehicles had to be towed away after they collided where Taupo Quay and Heads Rd meet. Photo / Jesse King

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Vehicles towed away following Taupo Quay/Heads Rd crash

18 Jun, 2019 11:47am
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The drivers of two vehicles collided, but no one was injured in the accident

Triez Johnson's new eatery in Marton Win & Bills Cafe is named after her grandparents. Photo / Jesse King

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Win & Bills cafe named in memory of nan

17 Jun, 2019 1:37pm
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Triez Johnson said her nan Win Ratana could cook something out of nothing

Workers applied a temporary hot mix repair to this area of Portal St on Friday after a sealing product failed to adhere following road work carried out in March. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Temporary repair made to area of failed sealing on Portal St

17 Jun, 2019 5:00am
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Repair failed to adhere after silt entered chip stockpile and broke up in the spreader.

A fire at this Crofton property on Saturday night is being treated as suspicious and an investigator was at the scene on Sunday. Photo / Lewis Gardner

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Suspicious house fire on Makirikiri Rd near Marton

16 Jun, 2019 1:59pm
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Fire crews were called to the Rangitīkei property at approximately 9.45pm

Whānau inspired Waiatatia Ratana-Karehana to a win in the junior English section of the Ngā Manu Kōrero National Secondary School Speech Contest. Photo / Jesse King

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whānau the key to success for Marton speech contest winner

14 Jun, 2019 5:00am
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Waiatatia Ratana-Karehana's speech was judged best in junior English at Ngā Manu Kōrero.

Kym Glasgow spent years in retail and visual merchandising in Australia before returning to New Zealand five years ago and now opening her own store, Fat Rabbit. Photo / Jesse King

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Fat Rabbit shop owner digging the vibe in Marton

14 Jun, 2019 5:00am
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Kym Glasgow says things are changing in Marton and in terms of what shoppers want.

Seb Newton won the Felix Newton Trophy, named in honour of his brother on Sunday. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Teen wins surfing trophy named in brother's honour

11 Jun, 2019 5:01am
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Seb Newton judged as riding the best wave at Wanganui Board Riders Cold Water Classic.

Kaitoke Hall has been demolished due to safety concerns and accidents such as a car crashing into it in 2018. Photo / Bevan Conley

THE COUNTRY

Safety concerns lead to demolition of Kaitoke Hall

5 Jun, 2019 8:13am
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NZTA believed the proximity of the Kaitoke Hall to SH3 presented multiple concerns.

Wanganui Athletic's Jude Hiri, left, looks to secure the ball in his team's devastating Federation Cup loss to Hokowhitu at Wembley Park this afternoon.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Sport

Football: Athletic knocked out of Lotto Federation Cup

3 Jun, 2019 4:10pm
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Coach Jason King disappointed with the result after his side scored the opening goal

Neville Phillips has been named as a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit on the Queen's Birthday Honours List of 2019 for his work with serious young offenders. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Work with serious youth offenders leads to MNZM

3 Jun, 2019 5:00am
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Neville Phillips recognised for work with Start Taranaki in Queen's Birthday Honours List.

Whether it was hang gliding or piloting helicopters, much of David McLaughlin's life was spent in the air. Photo / Supplied

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McLaughlin was a high flyer who loved the outdoors

1 Jun, 2019 11:49am
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Being short-sighted was never going to destroy his dreams of taking to the skies

Whanganui High School defender Kara Adrole was joined by newcomer Tima Tuinasoni in defence on Monday night. Photo / Bevan Conley

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Netball: Murphy not happy with full 60 despite blowout

29 May, 2019 5:00am
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Moments of brilliance, but some casual stuff as well says the Whanganui High School coach.

Sue Anderson has finished with the Whanganui Restorative Justice Trust after 13 years of service. Photo / Jesse King

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Restorative justice facilitator resigns

24 May, 2019 11:05am
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Sue said it was time for a change despite her passion for the work around Whanganui

Grace Hogan is stepping out from her mother's shadow and paddling on her own path all the way to America. Photo / Jesse King

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Daughter of a champion follows her own path

23 May, 2019 5:45am
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Young rower Grace Hogan is set for an American adventure.

Whanganui Metro colts bounced back from a big loss almost two weeks ago to beat Massey Ag XV 29-10. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Sport

Intelligent play steers Whanganui Metro colts to win

23 May, 2019 5:00am
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Whanganui Metro bounce back well from earlier loss to finish the first round on a high.

A truck carrying hay took out power lines at a railway crossing on SH1 near Hunterville. Photo / File

THE COUNTRY

Hay truck crashes on SH1 near Hunterville

22 May, 2019 10:49am
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It hit power lines at a railway crossing, suspending train services

St Anne's School has rallied around a family after their home was significantly damaged following a fire on Monday. Photo / Jesse King

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

School rallies around family following damaging house fire

21 May, 2019 5:10pm
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Led by Paula Carter, the PTA have gathered things like clothes and toiletries for them.

Fire crews are at a residential property in No 3 Line.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Fire prevented after heat transfer kit overheats on No 3 Line

21 May, 2019 2:41pm
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A heat transfer kit overheated, filling the house with smoke

Fire crews are at a house fire in Paterson St.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Fire crews at house fire in Aramoho

20 May, 2019 10:43am
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Firefighters are attending a house fire in Aramoho

Deputy principal rural fire officer Nick West demonstrates what to do in the event of a hot oil fire in the kitchen. Photo / Bevan Conley

THE COUNTRY

Koitiata: The little fire brigade that could

20 May, 2019 5:00am
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They hosted a fire control open day on Saturday featuring their brand new appliance.

Leah Olden with Chelsea (left) and Lorelle Webber-Smith with Flo at the Wanganui Greyhound Racing Club open day. Photo / Bevan Conley

THE COUNTRY

First ever open day for greyhounds at Hatrick Raceway

20 May, 2019 5:00am
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The event gave the public an opportunity to see how greyhounds are prepared for racing.

Pat Hayman and The Marton and District Historical Society put on a display of Marton's former sports stars as part of Rangitikei Heritage Weekend. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Marton's best remembered for Rangitikei Heritage Weekend

20 May, 2019 5:00am
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Former local sports stars are on display at the Marton and District Historical Society.

Amy Hina attended graduation in Palmerston North on Wednesday where she received her Masters in Nursing. Photo / Supplied

LIFESTYLE

Whanganui woman graduates with Master of Nursing while raising five children and working fulltime

19 May, 2019 2:11pm
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Amy Hina graduated with a Master of Nursing while raising five kids and working full time.

A car has flipped on Puriri St at the Akatea St intersection. Photo/ Jesse King

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Car flips on Puriri St in Whanganui suburb Gonville

17 May, 2019 12:09pm
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Rebecca Larsen enjoyed returning to Whanganui last year and took time to visit Putiki Kindergarten with her books. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Grandmothers inspire Whanganui author's new book

17 May, 2019 5:00am
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Rebecca Larsen wrote her latest children's story in memory of her grandmothers.

Whanganui Metro coach Mark Cosford was pleased with the performances of Mason Johnson and Louis Devine returning from injury, but lamented a loss of intensity from his side. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Sport

Intensity drop costs Whanganui Metro in colts rugby

16 May, 2019 5:00am
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The return of injured players could not prevent a blowout loss against Feilding

In 2014, Adrian Campbell weighed just under 200 kilograms. Five years later, he weighs 99.6. Photo / Supplied

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Man who lost half his bodyweight holding fundraiser

10 May, 2019 6:47am
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Adrian Campbell weighed 200kg when a friend sat him down and outlined her concerns.

Whanganui Prison in Kaitoke has been allocated 11 of the 193 slushy machines purchased by the Department of Corrections for prisons throughout New Zealand.

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11 slushy machines go to Whanganui Prison in Kaitoke

8 May, 2019 5:00am
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Prison guards have four flavours to choose from, including a sugar free option.

A senior Ngamatapouri School student tests their new drone by taking a picture of students and staff. Photo / Supplied

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Ngamatapouri students take to project like 'ducks to water'

7 May, 2019 5:00am
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With expert help they're looking into river water levels, clarity and temperature.

This truck remains stationary outside St John's Club on Glasgow St follow an accident just after noon on Monday. Photo / Jesse King

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Truck got stuck on Glasgow St following crash

6 May, 2019 12:44pm
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A Whanganui police officer is sweeping up debris and the road remains open for traffic

Samantha Tennent is looking forward to visiting farms in Minnesota when she flies to America as part of an international agricultural award that she has won. Photo / Supplied

THE COUNTRY

International award sending woman to US

6 May, 2019 5:00am
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Samantha Tennent has an opportunity to visit farms in Minnesota and see how they operate.

Daishon Knight had scored 12 points by halftime and exploded for 17 more in the final two quarters, helping the Jets to their first win of the NBL season. Photo / Lewis Gardner

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Knight and Ellenson propel Jets to first 2019 NBL win

5 May, 2019 5:39pm
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The guard combined well with Wally Ellenson to torch the third placed Southland Sharks

Residents in Whanganui suburbs Gonville and Castlecliff are concerned about discoloured water coming out of the taps in their homes.

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Residents concerned about water

3 May, 2019 5:00am
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Numerous users took to Facebook, commenting on discoloured water coming out of their taps

Castlecliff Hotel owner Amninderpal Singh has been the victim of three aggravated robberies, the third of which occurred on Monday when an offender pointed a gun at him. Photo / Jesse King

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Gun pointed at scared Castlecliff Hotel owner during robbery

1 May, 2019 12:10pm
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Not for the first time, Amninderpal Singh found himself facing the barrel of a gun