Innovation award for school's Mandarin teaching
Whanganui High was one of seven schools awarded the Chinese Language Innovation Award.
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'His life deserves to be celebrated because he was one of the good guys.'
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Children’s self-portraits feature in Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery opening
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'Our last chance': $1m public transport boost in doubt
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Gareth Carter: Traditional time to plant tomatoes
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Fears for knock-on effect of Health NZ proposal for hospital
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Hunterville house extensively damaged by fire
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Police seize drugs, firearms, cash in Whanganui raids
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Water fight: River pollution debate pits farmers against community
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Rowing: Strong regatta for young squad
The small Whanganui team finished third in the points competition.
Car crashes into power pole, catches fire
“One person was taken to Whanganui Hospital in a moderate condition.”
CEO resigns from large farming business
Andrew Beijeman is moving on after 10 years with Ātihau-Whanganui Incorporation.
Sound of silence: Public buses to stay music free
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Future of council grants up in air
'It’s very easy to say get back to basics but tell us what we can’t do.'
Ruapehu council considers future water services delivery
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Morris Dancing in Whanganui - Q & A
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The Country Fast Five: Riding the China wave with Marcus Musson
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Fire crews fight scrub fire on riverbank
'We received quite a few 111 calls about the fire.'