Hit-and-run driver who left young child critically injured is tracked down
Police are still appealing for any CCTV footage from the area.
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Child in hospital after Castlecliff hit-and-run
Police are urging the driver of the car to come forward.
Child in critical condition after hit-and-run
The vehicle is described as a small, hatchback-sized light blue car.
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Schools of rock: Hitting the road to 'ignite' young talent
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New fuel station to bring greater competition to Whanganui market
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Sunny weekend before things take a turn for the wetter
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Hastings-trained winner to be transferred to Aussie stable
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Iwi and council partner up to spend ‘better-off’ funding
Whanganui District Council says it 'jumped the gun' by initially not consulting iwi.
Water quality at Castlecliff Beach above the rest in Whanganui
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Mt Ruapehu records driest October on record
October also saw the hottest temperature on record in Ruapehu for the month.
Build it up, tear it down: Attention turns to construction waste
"People want to do better for the environment and be green and innovative."
'Virtue-signalling': Councillor lambasts community climate fund
Rob Vinsen says the money would be better spent elsewhere.
Historic Whanganui building put up for auction
The building was originally built in 1914 and will go under the hammer in December.
Ratana whānau from around the motu return to celebrate magical day for the church
November 8 is a very important date for the Ratana faith
Bill Milbank remembered for his brilliant eye as former Sarjeant Gallery director
"Rest in peace, dear Bill. You’ll always be with us."
Rangitīkei property and land values up across the board
Average land values for lifestyle properties rose by 52 per cent.
Athletics: Whanganui guns back on home track
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Council paying for 'reactive' riverbank approach
“Something needs to be done and we need to be informed."
Whanganui-born talent started as a teenage cartoonist
'It leaves it to us to appreciate the extraordinary talent of this artist.'
Wellington's Warratahs return to Whanganui
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Person in hospital after single-vehicle crash
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Whanganui farmer named as new Beef + Lamb associate director
Mark Polson aims to contribute to the B+L board's decision-making as much as possible.
Council parking revenue higher than expected
"Under the old regime, it was pretty much all coins.”
'Significant risk': Killer, sex offender will remain under extended supervision order
Basil Mist served 20 years for sexual offending against girls and killing his partner.
'It’s bad enough': Cancer patients still can't get chemotherapy treatment in Whanganui
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