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Fonterra worker sacked for not wearing mask for Covid-19 awarded $30k compensation
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Fonterra worker sacked for not wearing mask for Covid-19 awarded $30k compensation

07 Dec 07:00 PM
'Inexplicable': IPCA says police dropped fatal crash charge without reason
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'Inexplicable': IPCA says police dropped fatal crash charge without reason

06 Nov 11:21 PM

Tony Parahi died after a farmer turned in front of him, but the driver didn't face trial.

Will wars: Brothers ‘descend into pettiness’ over $4.4m estate
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Will wars: Brothers ‘descend into pettiness’ over $4.4m estate

13 Jun 07:27 AM

Graeme Barnard is unhappy mother left him a smaller share of estate than his brothers.

‘I hope you’ve got a decent lawyer’: Dairy farm row ends in employment dispute
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‘I hope you’ve got a decent lawyer’: Dairy farm row ends in employment dispute

29 May 07:00 AM

The farm employee admitted to baiting his boss, but he was sacked unlawfully.

‘Government is intentionally misleading New Zealanders’: Mayors react as Three Waters legal challenge fails
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‘Government is intentionally misleading New Zealanders’: Mayors react as Three Waters legal challenge fails

21 Feb 01:40 AM

'Central government are taking the assets, but not providing fair compensation.'

'Unnecessary distress': Dairy worker accused of animal mistreatment gets $50k payout
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'Unnecessary distress': Dairy worker accused of animal mistreatment gets $50k payout

03 Feb 06:18 AM

Kimberley Price is happy her reputation has been cleared.

'Never ceded sovereignty': Appeal against conviction for reclaiming land
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'Never ceded sovereignty': Appeal against conviction for reclaiming land

12 Oct 04:00 PM

The hearing included questions around the tikanga of pig poo.

Cow row: Dispute between dairy farmers after claims cows were returned in poor condition
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Cow row: Dispute between dairy farmers after claims cows were returned in poor condition

11 May 05:00 PM

The row saw one party charter a chopper to fly over the other's farm looking for evidence.

'We're sorry': The organic dairy company that caused a right stink after illegally dumping wastewater
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'We're sorry': The organic dairy company that caused a right stink after illegally dumping wastewater

18 Mar 04:00 PM

Waiū Dairy CEO: We're sorry, our actions don't represent the values of kaitiakitanga.

Woman, 52, who ran illegal flounder operation fined, has boat seized
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Woman, 52, who ran illegal flounder operation fined, has boat seized

07 Mar 04:00 AM

A woman who caught and onsold flounder has had her boat seized by MPI.

Tauranga pig farmer remanded in custody after sentencing hearing delayed
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Tauranga pig farmer remanded in custody after sentencing hearing delayed

02 Feb 02:00 AM

Tio Faulkner dumped around 1500cu m of steel and concrete into Tauranga Harbour.

'A hell of a mess': Company fined $27K for allowing pigs to foul streams
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'A hell of a mess': Company fined $27K for allowing pigs to foul streams

25 Jan 03:00 AM

About 35 pigs spent five months living in the streams, which flow into Lake Rotorua.

Pig farmer who reclaimed land to build his own harbourside 'park' back in court
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Pig farmer who reclaimed land to build his own harbourside 'park' back in court

19 Jan 04:15 AM

The man wanted to build an area for his family 'similar to Memorial Park'.

Investigation launched into Rangitīkei train derailment
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Investigation launched into Rangitīkei train derailment

14 Dec 08:00 PM

Monday's wild weather is believed to have damaged the track, causing the derailment.

South Taranaki council donates $15K to anti-Three Waters campaign
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South Taranaki council donates $15K to anti-Three Waters campaign

14 Dec 04:00 PM

The council has consistently been critical of the proposed reforms.

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Raetihi's full-time GP has resigned according to local leaders
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Raetihi's full-time GP has resigned according to local leaders

14 Nov 04:00 PM

The Whanganui Regional Health Network won't confirm the resignation.

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'Anti-democratic': Local mayors react to Three Waters decision
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'Anti-democratic': Local mayors react to Three Waters decision

27 Oct 04:00 PM

Councils ignored and decision making taken 'out of our hands', says mayor.

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MPs to vote on BYO alcohol at races
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MPs to vote on BYO alcohol at races

26 Oct 04:00 PM

The proposed legislation will be treated as a conscience issue.

Record rainfall: September Whanganui's wettest on record
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Record rainfall: September Whanganui's wettest on record

07 Oct 04:00 AM

September was a record-breaking month for the city.

Rangitīkei District Council responds to Three Waters proposal
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Rangitīkei District Council responds to Three Waters proposal

04 Oct 04:00 PM

Mayor Andy Watson previously referred to the consultation process as "a disaster."

Mangaweka residents travelling an hour for Covid-19 jab
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Mangaweka residents travelling an hour for Covid-19 jab

30 Sep 04:00 PM

Mangaweka locals call for a vaccination clinic and it is on the way

Flooding cleanup begins
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Flooding cleanup begins

13 Sep 08:03 PM

A number of people were evacuated on Monday night.

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Whanganui GP shortage as population grows
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Whanganui GP shortage as population grows

16 Aug 05:01 PM

Some patients are waiting up to two weeks for an appointment with their GP.

Farmers set to protest 'unworkable regulations'
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Farmers set to protest 'unworkable regulations'

13 Jul 05:00 PM

A convoy of rural vehicles will travel around the city before returning to the racecourse.

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Mayors raise concerns after roading budgets slashed
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Mayors raise concerns after roading budgets slashed

29 Jun 05:00 PM

Rangitīkei District Council's funding pool was slashed by $7 million.

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Watch: Paddle steamer lifted from river
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Watch: Paddle steamer lifted from river

28 Jun 05:30 AM

The vessel has been lifted from the river for a safety inspection and work to its boiler.

Whanganui water safe despite complaints of discolouration
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Whanganui water safe despite complaints of discolouration

26 May 05:00 PM

'Our water has been brown every day or two for the past month.'

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Police struggle to clear firearms licensing backlog
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Police struggle to clear firearms licensing backlog

22 Apr 05:00 PM

Some applicants have been waiting for 10 months for an answer.

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Whanganui locals take part in mental health Tractor Trek
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Whanganui locals take part in mental health Tractor Trek

03 Mar 04:00 PM

The mental health advocates tractored out of Auckland at 4am to escape lockdown.

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Bottling proposal 'fails to consider whakapapa connection to the water'
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Bottling proposal 'fails to consider whakapapa connection to the water'

22 Feb 04:00 PM

"All water in the rohe is culturally and historically connected to each other."

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Cliff-face earthworks suspended: Whanganui hapū caught off guard
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Cliff-face earthworks suspended: Whanganui hapū caught off guard

18 Feb 04:00 AM

A large group of protesters gathered at Pūnakewhitu/Gentle Annie on Thursday.

What's the long weekend weather looking like?
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What's the long weekend weather looking like?

03 Feb 04:00 PM

Whanganui is set for a warm and dry Waitangi weekend.

Caber toss most popular traditional Scottish event at Highland Games
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Caber toss most popular traditional Scottish event at Highland Games

31 Jan 04:00 PM

Hundreds turned out for the 157th Turakina Highland Games on Saturday.

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Dedicated Pātea firefighter notches 50 years of service
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Dedicated Pātea firefighter notches 50 years of service

19 Jan 04:00 PM

Graeme Phillips will this week be recognised for his years of service to the town.

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Frustrated resident builds speed bump to combat 'ridiculous hooning'
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Frustrated resident builds speed bump to combat 'ridiculous hooning'

17 Dec 04:00 PM

The police said it was unauthorised.

'I've got enough': Man wins supermarket raffle, donates winnings
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'I've got enough': Man wins supermarket raffle, donates winnings

09 Dec 04:00 PM

Two families now have full bellies and bright smiles thanks to his generosity.

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Christmas at the Races packed out
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Christmas at the Races packed out

29 Nov 04:00 PM

Around 5000 people poured into the racecourse in Whanganui on Saturday.

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Inside the new Waipipi Windfarm
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Inside the new Waipipi Windfarm

20 Nov 04:00 PM

After 14 months of construction, the first turbines at Waipipi are finally turning.

The Hunterville Shemozzle is back!
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The Hunterville Shemozzle is back!

30 Oct 04:00 PM

The annual Huntaway Shemozzle is taking place in Hunterville on Saturday.

Trust on the hunt for adult literacy volunteers
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Trust on the hunt for adult literacy volunteers

29 Oct 04:00 PM

The organisation works with people aged 13-plus nationwide.

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MP defends posting false Ardern quote
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MP defends posting false Ardern quote

24 Sep 05:00 PM

The post altered a response about farmers made by Ardern in debate with Judith Collins.

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