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Family rift that made Puma and adidas healed
After six decades apart, the labels' present day bosses are to bury the hatchet.

Laws denies offering 'h' deal ... and iwi reject it
Iwi say Laws approached them about a compromise on putting an "h" into the city's name, but was told unequivocally there was none.

Laws 'angry', 'upset' about W(h)anganui decision - will appeal
Mayor Michael Laws calls the decision to include an 'H' in Wanganui "a grievance and a wrong ...perpetrated on the great majority of the people of Wanganui".

Wanganui Council to appeal 'H' decision
Wanganui Mayor Michael Laws remains confident the Government will reverse the Geographic Boards' decision to insert the letter H in Wanganui.

Easter Island mystery probed
What was the meaning of the giant Easter Island statues and what role did they play in the civilisation's demise?

Schoolkids issue invite to Laws
The school whose pupils received an "abusing" letter from Wanganui mayor Michael Laws will invite the outspoken mayor to a meeting.

Laws 'bullied' children over views on Wanganui spelling
The Wanganui mayor slams year 7 and 8 students for their "misapprehension" in suggesting Wanganui should have an "h".