A real knockout: 15-year-old boxer wins national title in 39 seconds
A Whanganui student won gold at the national boxing championships for the second time.
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Splash Centre's main pool to close for up to 10 weeks
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Mike King brings his electric bike to town
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More unsettled weather for Whanganui
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Whanganui prisoner left with severe burns after attack
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It’s finally here! Riverside wine bar to open this month
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