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Tougher "punishment" tends to produce hardened people more likely to offend again
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Recycled sports gear campaign hits Whanganui and Marton
Campaign to recycling sports gear for children launches in Whanganui
Whanganui news: Body found; new health clinic; drug offence sentencing
News in brief: Body found; award finalist; new health clinic; sentencing for drug offences
Maori educator Papa Stu leaves huge legacy
Tupoho kura tumuaki Stuart Kawau was the centre of an expanding educational universe
Council chief 'court action achieved nothing'
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Ohakune's 'Fred Dagg' offside with the rules
The latest referee column for Neville Hopkins to answer a critic.
Chance to see animated flyover of new route through gorge
Great progress on new road, NZTA says.
Metro colts favourites to nail their third trophy of the season
Metro favourites for Saturday's final as they bid to complete triple crown
Whanganui sports clubs see the light
Local sport clubs get funding to save money on running costs
Local Focus: 'It's better to show your dead face than come home alive'
Indian man in last ditch attempt to stay in Palmerston North. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Couple's book on artist Lindauer climaxes 18-year journey
Almost two decades of research and world travel precede publishing
Not guilty plea to manslaughter of Daniel Gooch
Conrad Gray appeared in Whanganui District Court and entered a not guilty plea.
One dead after fatal crash in Palmerston North
A man has died after a crash between a car and a motorbike in Palmerston North.
Missing Palmerston North man found safe - police
A Palmerston North man reported missing last night has been found safe and well.
Plenty of healthcare jobs for graduates
Thirty-eight students complete programmes of study with Whanganui training provider.
Police search for man on run, public warned
Public warned as police search for man on the run after Himatangi Beach altercation.
Two cars in head-on crash near Palmerston North
One person suffered serious injuries and another suffered moderate injuries.
Cow trapped on cliff for two days gets down, ambles off
A cow was stranded on cliffs near Whanganui.
Pirates and Ruapehu to battle for rugby glory
The Tasman Tanning Premier Wanganui Rugby Championship final is tomorrow at Cooks Gardens.
Chester Borrows: International students reveal how easy our kids have it
Foreign visitors show us life beyond NZ, but also make us re-appraise our own country
Your view: Autistics have feelings as strong as anyone's
Readers write: Autism issues; vegan dangers; money for guns and council voting records
Rubbish dumped at beach 'disgusting' and 'devastating'
Former Bay of Plenty resident shocked by dumping at the beach.
Rider wondered if he'd walk again - now he's number one
Young motocross rider bounces back with a vengeance.
Children climb, swing and play outdoors
Dani Lebo and Stephanie Ward run Nature Play sessions for children in Whanganui
Rachel Rose's tips for sustainable eating
Avoiding waste means doing a lot more than just recycling, Rachel Rose says
The region where rental investments are 'hotter than Auckland'
The Kiwibank regional scorecard rates this region as a top performer.
Flood watch as king tides meet big swells
Roads could be affected a low pressure system brings wind and rain to the North Island.
Rachel Rose: Would our kids be as brave as Thai lads?
Best chance in a disaster is a close, caring community
Couple haven't been told cause of gas leak
Couple worry about methane gas around Fox and Mosston Rd after poisoning scare.
Man pays the price for provoking police
An intoxicated Mattisse Jackson yelled at officers and challenged them to a street fight.
Council fixes error after 53% rates shock
Rating for the Matarawa scheme much less than interim figures put up online.
Hit-and-run driver wins sentence appeal
Victim was knocked into the air by the impact of the car and landed on his head.
Freak accident on forestry property near Bulls
Accident was "act of God" and not negligence by contractor, neighbour was told