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<i>That Guy</i>: Forget about the h, let's think about the p

<i>Kerre Woodham</i>: Drama over a little H

Laws lets loose in email exchange

Michael Laws is embroiled in fresh controversy after an email exchange over the 'h' in Wanganui went viral.

Laws: Sharples does not understand democracy

Wanganui's mayor said Pita Sharples did not understand "any culture that is not Maori", after the Maori Party co-leader called for Wanganui residents to accept its new name.

<i>Editorial</i>: Minister must accept ruling on river city

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.

<i>John Armstrong</i>: Minister to apply letter of law

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.

Mayor's 'hypocrisy' angers parents

Man gets prison for sexual violation, blackmail

A Wanganui man is jailed for violating a woman with a metal kitchen implement.

Afternoon tea with students will settle W(h)anganui spat: Laws

Michael Laws tells young students of their "deficiencies of both fact and logic" for suggesting Wanganui should have an "h".

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".

Black Power to abide by patch ban

Timaru considers gang patch ban

Man airlifted after machete injury

Mayor hails first day of patch ban

Wanganui mayor Michael Laws says his council's ban on gang patches has been a success.

First arrest for wearing gang patches made in Wanganui

A 21-year-old man is the first person in Wanganui to be arrested for wearing gang patches.