Manawatū news
Police appeal after woman shot in Palmerston North
Police said those involved were known to each other.
All Black's legacy lives on at Romney Lane Homestead
Celebrated all Black Sam Strahan called this farm home for much of his life.
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Three motorcyclists killed in crash were with social club: Another dies in separate bike collision
Four motorcyclists and a car were involved in crash near Taihape at 8.10am today.
Actor swears it's blackcurrent juice
Actor Carl Terry, 76, has been involved in community theatre for more than 50 years
Mayor concedes 2024's been a 'tough year'
OPINION: ‘Tis the season to be grateful ...
Suze Redmayne: Remember those working through the holidays
OPINION: We’ve stayed true to our plan to grow the economy.
New album full of cheerful festive waiata
Good mates Regan Taylor and Kane Parsons team up again to produce Christmas album.
Premium
Watch: Secret radioactive waste facility built; neighbours 'horrified' they weren't told
The Health Ministry argues the facility was built in secret due to 'national security'.
‘Tough news’: NZME proposes to close 14 local newspapers, with the loss of 30 jobs
Herald owner says community titles are no longer profitable in changing media landscape.
'Tough, knuckle-down season' for farmers
“Every time a lamb leaves the farm it takes dollars with it."
Defence Force: Firefighter shortage cuts Ōhakea option for diverted airliners
There's a national shortage of qualified personnel and very limited training options.
Happy landings: What airlines and airports want from the next government
New Zealand's reputation with international airlines is at risk, says action report.
Crunch time in Magpies and Turbos rivalry
The Magpies have won the last seven matches against Manawatū.
Sport news
Injury takes Selica Winiata out of Manawatū Cyclones side
The 37-year-old heard a snap and looked down to see her ankle facing the wrong way.
Brmm brmm ... Reeves revved for Daybreaker
Top rally drivers including Aussie Brendan Reeves are coming to Palmerston North.
Manawatū cricket players join squad
An ex-Waiopehu College student and two Palmerston North players have signed with the team.
Lifestyle news
All Black's legacy lives on at Romney Lane Homestead
Celebrated all Black Sam Strahan called this farm home for much of his life.
Tractors and wagons and coaches, oh my! Take a horse-drawn trip back in time
Kem Ormond discovers the rich history behind The Coach House Museum in Feilding.
Anthem singer Marla Kavanaugh cancels NZ show after death threats
The opera singer feels as if she can't return to NZ, according to her parents.
Rural news
Pine pollen discovery nothing to sneeze at
The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.
The Country: Winston Peters on raising Super age
The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.
Pastures past: Where have all the lambs and wool gone?
The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.
Car news and advice
Best reviews of 2024: Toyota Prius Z PHEV Signature Class
The Prius has gone all desirable; now it’s back in NZ as a Signature Class used import.
Aston Martin Valkyrie breaks Silverstone lap record for street-legal cars
Valkyrie has set a blistering lap time of 1:56.42 around the hallowed F1 circuit.
BYD hits record 4.27m sales in 2024 as it chases Tesla
The record sales figure represents an impressive 41.3% increase from the previous year.
OneRoof property news
Singaporean family buys premium Auckland properties for over $11.5m
They have business ties to New Zealand.
'Elite property tinder' - the secret house sales in NZ's richest suburbs
These are the Kiwi homes only the very wealthy get to see.
Location Location Location star Jayne Kiely: I thought my TV career was over
"I’m nothing like Kirstie Allsopp. She’s quite posh, unlike me!"
More Manawatu news
Palmerston North's history of newspapers
OPINION: Little old Palmerston North used to have four newspapers.
Roads to close as Santa rolls in
Waka Kotahi has made a list of Christmas parade road closures.
Fire service helping youth in Feilding
Six members of Feilding Volunteer Fire Brigade have been nominated.
Feilding's getting a new carpark
The Hobson St carpark will have provision for 49 free spaces.
Christmas tree pick-up dumped
You won't be able to put the old Christmas trees out on the kerb.
Tokomanawa Queens' to make Palmy debut
Tokomanawa Queens play Tauranga Whai at Fly Palmy Arena this weekend
Watch: Secret radioactive waste facility built; neighbours 'horrified' they weren't told
The Health Ministry argues the facility was built in secret due to 'national security'.
A Palmy musical love story
A shared love of music helped Cupid's arrow find its mark
B'ball referee Jazmin nets big games
Dean is again part of the referee crew for a Tokomanawa Queens Rapid League match
Palmy Library extends Sunday hours
A regular column from Palmerston North City Library.
Basketball courts under pressure amid boom
Trends suggest basketball will soon be the most played sport in New Zealand.
Boatie message: Come home safe
On average, 18 people die every year in recreational craft incidents in New Zealand.
Utikere critical of Palmy housing spend
Labour MP Tangi Utikere critical of Government's housing spend in his electorate
One dead in Himatangi crash
Police were called to the two-vehicle crash near Puke Puke Rd just before 7.40pm.
'Tragic accident': Soldier swept away rescuing his dog remembered as ‘talented man’
Chief of Army says gunner's death is being felt across Ngāti Tūmatauenga and wider NZDF.