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The operation was launched in response to a spate of aggravated robberies in the Manawatu region. Photo / File

Manawatu Police target aggravated robberies

17 Sep, 2018 2:12pm

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One person has been taken into custody. Photo / File

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AOS called to Manawatu family harm incident

16 Sep, 2018 6:44pm
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The AOS was called as it was believed there was a firearm at the property.

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Horizons by-election candidate: Chris Teo-Sherrell

15 Sep, 2018 10:00am
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Horizons by-election candidate: Jono Naylor

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Horizons by-election candidate: Jack Dowds

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MS woman conquers peak: 'Go mum!'

6 Sep, 2018 1:00pm
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Tracey Hall's inspiring uphill battle with MS. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

CEDA board chair Malcolm Bailey and chief executive Linda Stewart.

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Call to build reputation of Manawatū

6 Sep, 2018 10:00am
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We need a compelling and cohesive identity, says development agency.

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Wikimedian trains editors

6 Sep, 2018 9:42am
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Wikimedian Mike Dickison leads volunteer editors in New Zealand.

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Help Lauren to get to weightlifting goal

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Seven people have been charged after yesterday's raids at stables. Photo / File

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Seven people charged after police race-fixing raids

5 Sep, 2018 8:22am
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Seven people charged after yesterday's raids at stables.

Police investigating suspected race-fixing and corruption in the harness racing industry have raided several properties. Getty Images.

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Harness racing raids: What we know so far

4 Sep, 2018 1:19pm
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What we know so far about the police investigating suspected race-fixing in New Zealand.

Amanda Wilton-Skinner wants to remind people to make a will. Photo / NZ Herald Focus

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Widow's financial plight after husband killed without a will

2 Sep, 2018 8:24pm
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A widow had to take in strangers to pay her mortgage. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A hearse heading back towards Whanganui while south-bound traffic remains at a halt. Photo / Bevan Conley

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SH3 blocked after fatal crash in Rangitikei District

2 Sep, 2018 1:58pm
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State Highway 3 north of New Plymouth is blocked after a serious crash.

Four men robbed a Palmerston North dairy this morning armed with weapons and made off with cash and cigarettes. Image / Google Maps

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Four men on loose after Palmerston North dairy robbery

1 Sep, 2018 2:57pm
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The thieves were armed and made off with cash and cigarettes at 8am this morning.

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John signs off on his music programme

29 Aug, 2018 4:21pm
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Palmerston North's John Thornley will sign off on his last RNZ radio show.

Robert Mair stands in the dock in the High Court at Palmerston North, where he was sentenced this morning. Photo / Melissa Nightingale

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Kidnapper raped stranger to anger ex-partner

29 Aug, 2018 1:01pm
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Robert Allen Mair will remain in prison until he is considered safe to release.

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Rolled logging truck blocks Manawatu road

28 Aug, 2018 5:21pm
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No one appears to be injured in the incident.

Palmerston North Hospital, where emergency department patients are waiting longer than ever to be admitted or sent home. Photo / File

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Emergency departments struggling, most failing to meet targets

24 Aug, 2018 2:51pm
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Many DHBs are nowhere near the 95% target for getting patients through ED in six hours.

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Local Focus: Feilding's world class museum

24 Aug, 2018 6:53am
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Take a tour of historic rural Manawatū. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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Big brass changing kids' lives

21 Aug, 2018 6:00pm
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Police identify person of interest following threats to use 1080 poison in public places, including Freyberg Pool. Photo / File

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Person of interest identified after 1080 threats

20 Aug, 2018 2:40pm
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Man spoken to after threats to use 1080 poison in public places, including Freyberg Pool.

NBA star Steven Adams receives a warm welcome by the enthusiastic Awapuni community who gathered at the new Raleigh St Reserve basketball court. Photo / Ebele Ezepue

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Steven Adams opens new community basketball court

18 Aug, 2018 3:41pm
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Slow road to recovery for Feilding teen with spinal injuries

17 Aug, 2018 10:47am
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Jacob Fifita-Tovo, 15, was flown to hospital on July 22 after suffering a spinal injury.

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Teachers strike on the streets of Palmerston North

15 Aug, 2018 11:13am
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Palmerston North teachers hit the streets to strike. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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The small city with big spenders

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Business confidence down but spending is up across NZ. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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Feilding summer food wins at Farmers Market NZ Food Awards

9 Aug, 2018 6:00am
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Potatoes, free-range eggs and apples were winners at the Farmers Market NZ Food Awards.

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