Manawatu-Whanganui — National road freight organisation Transporting New Zealand says this Saturday’s official opening of the Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū-Tararua Highway is great news for the freight industry, and the region’s communities.

By Transporting New Zealand
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Levin — Attributable to Inspector Ash Gurney, Manawatū  Area Prevention Manager: Ten people were arrested during a large anti-social road user event in the Levin and Palmerston North areas overnight, which saw five members of the public and two Police officers injured.

By New Zealand Police
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Palmerston North — To be attributed to Inspector Ross Grantham, Manawatū Area Commander: A 19-year-old man has died after being critically injured playing a tackle game with friends in Palmerston North on Sunday afternoon.

By New Zealand Police
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Whanganui — Responding to Whanganui District Council’s decision to hold a $20,000 'citizens' assembly’ to decide on the future of outdoor swimming facilities, ACT Local Government spokesperson Cameron Luxton said: “Whanganui District Council is making a mockery of local democracy.

By ACT New Zealand
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Palmerston North — Please attribute to Acting Detective Sergeant Konrad Tamati: A man has been arrested and charged after an assault involving a parking warden in Palmerston North recently.

By New Zealand Police
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Manawatu-Whanganui — National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is backing the Greater Manawatū City and Regional Deal Proposal, saying the Deal’s five priority projects would support the region’s role as a vital centre for freight and distribution, and support strong economic growth.

By Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand
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Levin — Police have recovered stolen firearms and a large amount of ammunition from a house in Foxton, thanks to two members of the public making the decision to call 111.

By New Zealand Police
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Dannevirke — Tararua District Council can breathe easy after receiving news today that the Manawatū Tararua Highway will not be tolled.

By Tararua District Council
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Marton — Police can now release the names of the two people who died following a crash on State Highway One near Marton on Tuesday 15 October.

By New Zealand Police
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Manawatu-Whanganui — National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand has opposed NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi’s plan to toll the 11.5km Manawatū Tararua Highway, saying the proposal doesn’t stack up and comes far too late in the project.

By Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand
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Manawatu-Whanganui — The announcement to potentially toll our replacement road Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū-Tararua Highway was a bolt out of the blue for many with the proposed tolls amongst the highest in the country, with $4.30 per trip for a light vehicle and $8.60 for a heavy vehicle.

By Tararua District Council
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Dannevirke — The change in 3 Waters to Local Water Done Well has meant changes to our long term planning, but also allowed us to prepare extensive data on the condition of all our water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure.

By Tararua District Council
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Dannevirke — The Tararua District Council is proceeding with the installation of a water fluoridation plant in Dannevirke, as directed by the Ministry of Health, with the capital works costs fully funded by the Ministry.

By Expert Briefing
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Palmerston North — Palmerston North Police are appealing for information following a suspicious car fire which saw a vehicle engulfed in flames on the side of the road.

By Expert Briefing
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Whanganui — Mention to Animal Justice Party (AJP) candidate Sandra Kyle that the United Nations defines old age as 60 and above you'll probably get a wink and the reply "Don't they mean 80!?" One of the oldest candidates standing this election, Whanganui candidate Kyle, 74, is happy to do it for the Party she believes in.

By Animal Justice Party
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Palmerston North — An independent fast-track consenting panel has granted resource consent, with conditions, for a project to redevelop and expand Te Rere Hau wind farm on the Tararua Range, east of Palmerston North.

By Environmental Protection Authority
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Feilding — To be attributed to Superintendent Scott Fraser, Central District Commander:  A man has died after being shot by Police at a house in Feilding last night.

By New Zealand Police
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Levin — Police acknowledge the IPCA report into an officer's arrest of Peter Tuhi, who subsequently died from his injuries, in Levin in December 2021.

By New Zealand Police
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Palmerston North — On Friday at Manawatu Raceway, 'Have A Yak' was euthanised after falling and suffering a compound fracture.

By SAFE For Animals
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Whanganui — There may come a time when you will need to travel for work.

By Premium SEO NZ
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Whanganui — Wanganui city has long been renowned for its wealth of cultural and historical treasures, as well as its stunning riverfront setting.  Wanganui was one of New Zealand's most successful Mori settlements throughout the 1800s due to fertile soils, a moderate climate, and an abundance of fresh water.

By Premium SEO NZ
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Whanganui — After being told that the Earthquake Commission was focused on settling Mark and Nichola Goodier's more than three years after a landslip badly damaged their house, the exhausted couple heads to court on Monday.

By Ali Jones PR and Communications
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