Manawatū news
No funding for Ōhakea planned upgrades
Upgrades of $2m for the Air Force base have been put on ice.
Neville Carter's decades of cemetery dedication celebrated
The groundsman has the target of 50 years of service firmly in his sights.
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Top accolade for Palmy professor
The scientist will receive his award at a ceremony in Chicago.
New rating system for Palmerston North
The total rates increase for 2024-25 is 10.1%.
Horizons' Regional Land Transport Plan focuses on resilience and safety
Objectives have been updated to reflect the changed direction for the plan.
Watch: Teen boy bowled at racer meet loses leg. 'I got smoked'
"I did a back flip over the flame coming out of the exhaust."
Food delivery app launches in Palmy
Palmy foodies now have another option regarding getting food delivered to their doors.
Graduation a celebration of success and learning
Graduate Tanyaradzwa Makope was the speaker at the Open Polytechnic graduation.
Barriers causing issues for tractor drivers
Median barriers are making roads unsafe for tractor drivers, said Andrew Olsen.
Food innovation MoU signed in Palmy
The two cities will work together on practical solutions to global problems.
Library talk will bust romance writing myths and more
Author talks, a new reading group and holiday fun are all on offer at our libraries
Palmy Puanga festival ready to glow
The headline act is likely to attract plenty of music fans.
Cemetery tour will shine light on Woodville's past
The lives and deaths of some of the first men and women to settle in the area will be told
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'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.
Senior doctor’s plea as staff struggles put safe emergency service at risk
Senior doctor's plea to Health NZ bosses illustrates the extreme strain on EDs nationally.
Steve Braunias: In praise of cowtown Palmerston North
OPINION: There's more than meets the eye to Palmerston North
Rural news
China's pet lovers provide 'incredible opportunities' for NZ sheep milk
“They treat their pets very much like you treat a child."
Dairy Women's Network welcomes new dairy farmers to the district
Dairy Women's Network welcomes new farmers to Waipā.
Dairy prices suffer big fall at auction, demand from China still subdued
Prices for nearly all the main products declined at the latest GDT auction.
Heroes and innovators recognised at Primary Industries Awards
Winners across nine categories were announced at the sixth annual awards.
What the region wants from $1.2b infrastructure fund
Awatoto flood protection, housing and roads funding, and water security on the wishlist.
Inside Economics: Could synthetic milk sink the dairy industry?
Could fake milk ruin our economy, and what should we make of the latest tech 'hype cycle'?
Car news & advice
Meet the first EV you can charge to 80% in under five minutes
Nyobolt claims its battery charges twice as fast as current technology in the market.
Extreme E rebrands as Extreme H, ditches electric for hydrogen
Extreme H is designed to be a testbed for hydrogen in the wider motoring landscape.
Chinese cars poised for 33% of global market in 2030: report
This figure represents a dramatic leap from the current 21% market share.
OneRoof property news
Packed to the Rafters star Rebecca Gibney sells her Dunedin home
Stunning house overlooking the ocean had been listed with an asking price of $2.45m.
Kāinga Ora turmoil: Mayor wants answers after controversial housing development paused
She warns there's a shortage of homes in the city.
The big bright-line sell-off: Is the market about to be hit by a flood of cheap properties?
Rule change for investors could lead to a lift in listings.
More Manawatu news
Thinking caps required for fundraiser quiz
All proceeds will go towards the April 2025 trip to Japan.
Tangi Utikere: More costs than cuts in Budget
OPINION: Tax cuts won't offset the cost increases coming.
A stable home for Jamie after 60 years
It's more than just a roof and some walls, says Jamie.
11 new members of Manawatū’s sporting hall of fame
The evening was hosted by Olympian Barbara Kendall
Dave Mollard: The nice list is overrun by the Nordic nations
OPINION: Move over Norway, it's time for New Zealand to shine.
Watch: PM Luxon, ministers reveal new measures to tackle youth crime
Luxon will be joined by Children’s Minister Karen Chhour & Police Minister Mark Mitchell
Musical concert coming to Palmy - Enjoy singing along to classic tunes
Many of the cast are already established theatre, opera and television performers
More complaints related to plant pot thefts in Palmy
Two men have been charged with two and 16 charges of burglary respectively.
Pregnant woman died after delayed ICU admission
A heavily pregnant woman and her stillborn child died in February 2022.
Plenty of passengers on Palmy's buses
Buses have been filled to capacity on some routes since the service launched in March.
Federated Farmers welcome timeline change
The date change is welcome news to Federated Farmers.
Untold Stories exhibition to fill historical gap
'It is clear the Government at the time was terrified of communists.'