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petro
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Commented on a story 8:26am May 22nd

"Spot on igmck ... I wonder how the union would feel if their members asked to open their books and see..."

Energy Direct's 38 staff feel betrayed by the "hurried and secret" sale of their company, according to their union.

'Secret' sale has staff reeling

21 May 2013

Commented on a story 6:44am May 10th

"While holidaying in Cairns recently, I was interested to read that the schools were experiencing..."

Despite the Government's decision to keep the Novopay payroll system, there are still problems with it, according to Wanganui schools.

Fewer slips, but Novopay still giving schools strife

9 May 2013

Commented on a story 6:44am May 10th

"To suggest that it was easier for poorer families to buy groceries that were cheaper than fruit and..."

Scaling back the Fruit In Schools programme has had an adverse effect on Wanganui children's oral health, according to a dental specialist.

Our kids' rotten teeth

9 May 2013

Commented on a story 6:52am Apr 13th

"This method has worked in Australian Hospitals for years, no problems. Have eaten food from these..."

Further Wanganui jobs could be lost if the Government takes up a recommendation to centralise hospital kitchens.

Hospital kitchen jobs on the line

12 Apr 2013

Commented on a story 3:05pm Apr 11th

"I suggest YOU get your facts correct! The justice system took place as per the law at time of..."

The return of sex offender Stewart Murray Wilson to prison has been confirmed by the New Zealand Parole Board.

"Beast" back in prison

11 Apr 2013

Commented on a story 11:15am Apr 10th

"Well said glowzone ... a pity other people when attacking in the media don't share your thoughts."

A disgraced former cop, whose dangerous driving paralysed a prisoner, has been admitted to the Bar.

Shamed ex cop admitted to Bar

10 Apr 2013

Commented on a story 6:02pm Mar 26th

"Can't make sense out of this ... our power bill increase was only $33 !!! Plus we have stuck with the..."

Wanganui power bills jumped by $90 in the last year, latest figures reveal.

Families struggle as power prices rise

23 Mar 2013

Commented on a story 4:53pm Mar 14th

"Good point Filthy, Tariana has a lot to answer for. Wouldn't be surprised if they found some plants..."

Wanganui Police this morning raided a Duncan St, Wanganui house where they found marijuana growing in pots.

Duncan St drug bust

14 Mar 2013

Commented on a story 12:32pm Mar 14th

"All the fuss about charter schools but nothing mentioned about home schooling which has no control .."

Teachers from Wanganui and Rangitikei yesterday voted to strike if numerous issues with the government are not resolved soon.

Teachers vote to strike

14 Mar 2013

Commented on a story 8:15am Feb 25th

"Set up? ... my foot. Proves exactly what sort of mongrel he is. Hope they aren't lenient with him ..."

Serial sex offender Stewart Murray Wilson is back in prison after being refused bail for allegedly breaching a condition of his parole.

Wilson sent back to prison

23 Feb 2013

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