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'So much emotion': Father and sons first on crash scene where mother died
Fenz will perform a guard of honour for the funeral of Himitangi Beach woman Dianne Dear.
The Last Post bugle a special one
Remembrance Day bugle gifted in memory of New Zealand Army Major Aaron Couchman
Wagon Wheel? What was China Inn's last song?
Art imitates life as the iconic karaoke restaurant and bar has inspired a new play.
Pregnant volunteers wanted for study
The study is looking to recruit 100 healthy women aged 18 or older in early pregnancy.
Public buses ditch bike racks over safety concerns
Bus operators react to safety concerns raised by NZTA Waka Kotahi.
Dog found with tyre marks on body after hit and run: Owner facing more surgery
Apollo was found scared and hiding behind a shed.
LOTR to Cats: Concert promises film and fantasy
The award-winning 40-peice symphonic band is celebrating its 30th anniversary
The DeSotos are coming back to Palmy
The four-piece Auckland band have a gig booked for Hokowhitu Bowling Club
From broken back to healing hands
Horrific back injury changed Les Whitehead's life in more ways than one.
Woman dog-walker hit by car from behind, beloved pet missing
The woman was taken to Palmerston North Hospital and is undergoing surgery today
Hoogendyk leaves art collection to Hospice
There are 69 works from the collection currently on show at Zimmerman Art Gallery
From consular chef to Kiwi market: Vangie's global flavours
Palmerston North woman Vangie Merrell spent a decade as a consular chef in Singapore
Blooming good rose show still going strong
The annual competition generates goodwill and friendship among village residents
World record smashed, but it won't be official
Organisers happy enough, realising it would cost $17,000 to make the record 'official'.
Happy Birthday Mrs Brown - 100 today
Freda Brown (nee Jones) was born on October 31, 1924, in New Plymouth
The Iris Virus: A blooming obsession
Rangitīkei Iris Group is celebrating 40 years and gearing towards another annual show.
Memory Cafe revived in Palmerston North after dementia TV show airs
The show has helped to reignite a "Memory Cafe" support group in Palmerston North
Hippo goes rolling down Broadway
The store first opened in 1977. Closing day is this Saturday
Lions Club leads charge for native birds in Palmerston North
The operation will start with a small targeted area near the Manawatū River.
Civic awards recognise pair's service to community
Lifelong community service in various roles a common thread in both of their stories.
Cancer victim: "To know him was to love him"
The family of the popular Palmerston North builder are raising funds for cancer research.
Memory Walks raising awareness of dementia
Memory Walks planned for Dannevirke, Levin, Feilding and Palmerston North
Toot, toot: Feilding Rail Society back on track
An excursion to Taumaranui is planned for later next month
Te Whare Koha at risk: vital support for families amid funding crisis
Grants and donations are needed to help cover rent, power, internet and phone.
Spring Music Fest ‘24: Free community event in Feilding this weekend
Six bands are booked to play for more than six hours.
Are you ready for an earthquake?
ShakeOut, a nationwide earthquake and tsunami drill, is planned for October 24.
'Jack and the Beanstalk' plant mystery solved
Anna Wallace said Massey University have told her mystery plant is chou moellier.
Support for parents of 'Angel Babies'
Nothing can prepare expectant parents for the news that their baby has no heartbeat.
Inside Palmerston North's special room for bereaved families
Palmerston North Hospital's special room aids bereaved parents with empathy and support.
Jazz band The Jac booked for The Globe
The Jac have embarked on a three-date mini tour of the North Island this month.
Bush outing at Tōtara Reserve: Join the open day this Saturday
Discover Tōtara Reserve: Guided walks, hunts, and iwi sharing traditional knowledge.
Ashhurst meeting packed as locals protest $4.30 toll on replacement highway
Public urged to make submission on proposed plan to toll roads.
Pokie machine losses continue to rise
More than $1.1 billion was lost to pokies across Aotearoa New Zealand last year
Unreel: Play confronting pokie machines and problem gambling hits Palmy stage
Stage show confronts the effect problem gambling has on families.
Resthome residents get stolen stuff back
The items have been returned to residents of Ranfurly Manor Villas.
Free jaffas for The Greatest Showman
Singalong movies have been screened at the theatre in the past with great success.
Peter Jensen turns 100: From farm life to Korea's battlefields
He celebrated his 100th birthday today with a family get-together
More people joining Neighbourhood Support
More people are registering with Neighbourhood Support groups
New emergency ward for children
A new space has been made separate from the general emergency ward.
Shearman puts Olympic silver medal on show
Her Olympic medal was as heavy as it looked.
Drag queens are ready to slay in Palmy
'You still get the odd person that says you'll burn in hell.'
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.
Sport Manawatū and a 'Keepy Uppy' world record attempt
Sport Manawatū would love to set a new Guinness World Record.
Charlotte Yates and Show Pony to play at Hokowhitu Bowling Club
Yates had recently performed at the club as part of Too Many Chiefs.
Kāpiti mates head to Palmy for Ping Pong Parkinson’s tournament
There are now eight active Ping Pong Parkinson’s groups with 80 players New Zealand-wide
Jazz trio joining a choir in a church
They'll play music made famous by the likes of Sinatra, Cole and Fitzgerald.
Going bush lifts attendance for school
Once a week students head to Almadale Reserve.
Kinky Boots role fun for Fagamalo
Paul Fagamalo was happy to take a walk, and dance, in Lola's shoes / boots.
The Palmerston North streets up for reseal
More than 30 urban and rural streets in Palmerston North are planned for resurfacing.
So you think you know all about bike riding?
Riders of all levels can benefit from the free mountain bike skill sessions.
Fabric market to support hospice
The pop-up market has raised $160,000 for hospice since it began in 2009.
Appeal that can help with cost of living
More than 600 cans of food to be given to those in need.
Hip Hop royalty hits Palmy for festival
Hip hop royalty heads to Palmerston North this weekend.
Map and Zap using lasers instead of chemicals to kill weeds
Dr Kioumars Ghamkhar said Map and Zap should appeal to agricultural industries worldwide
Catherine Knight's environmental work recognised
Her work has earned a local historian of the year award.
Too Many Chiefs are back in town
The line-up boasts Rob Joass, Andrew London, Wayne Mason and Charlotte Yates.
Jean-Paul Sartre’s classic No Exit comes to The Globe in Palmerston North
The play asks the audience to consider what hell really is.
Vanuatu rally drivers enter Palmy race
The island nation is known for stunning beaches, rugged landscapes ...a nd rally drivers?
Horizons to spend $2.5 million upgrading Moutoa floodgates
The Moutoa floodgates were built in 1962.
New book tells the story of the Living Wage in NZ
Are you getting paid $27.80 an hour?
'Yellow gold' price starts to bite
A butter shortage and increased costs is making life tough for bakers.
The late Pat Snoxell continues to contribute to musical theatre
The departed doyen of musicals bequeathed $50,000 to encourage young performers.
Beautiful dog Izzy is keeping really busy
Beautiful dog Izzy is keeping very busy with Canine Friends Pet Therapy.
Weather wrecks havoc with ballroom dance competition
Overall winners Justin Lui and Maggy Hu were late arriving.
Beehive forum for civic-minded Palmerston North pair
Liorah Jainarain and Alex Murray were shoulder-tapped to attend the forum.
Team approach to address Feilding and Foxton flooding woes
Horizons Regional Council is working with Manawatū and Horowhenua district councils.
Horizons Regional Council opens Moutua floodgates
The move was to relieve pressure on the bottom stem of the Manawatū River.
Music teacher Mary Ayres to be remembered with tribute concert
Former students Carson Taare and Saem Millward will be joined by pianist Guy Donaldson.
When is a cabbage not a cabbage?
The mystery plant, believed to be a large variety of kale, is almost 3m tall.
Indian Independence Day celebrated in Palmerston North
Palmerston North Deputy Mayor Debi Marshall-Lobb helped raise the flag.
It's a ripper: as Smoked Chicken Ripper makes NZ toasted sandwich finals
Blind judging for the 2024 Great NZ Toastie Takeover started in June.
The Wizard of Oz comes to Feilding
The stage show has songs from the famous film, like Somewhere Over the Rainbow.
Turn up the Volume 3
Palmerston North band Government Pest are touring with the release of their third album.
UCOL students showcase pop-culture art
Wayfarers - Across the World took visitors on a journey across universes.
Mark Oulaghan shoots for Riccarton double-double
Stable runners West Coast and Berry The Cash are red-hot favourites.
Star Wars actress Ivanna Sakhno a hit with fans
Sakhno was recognisable to fans as Shin Hati from the series Ahsoka.
Audience care warning issued by The Globe Theatre for Stockholm
The two-person show centres around a volatile relationship