Chemical waste drop-off day hailed a success
Lindane, Paraquat, Dieldrin, and 2,4-D were among chemicals dropped off.
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Variety programme features flutes, strings and saxophones
Diana Neild loves sharing music in the community.
Palmy’s newest river entrance open in time for summer
The entranceway off Kanuka Drive has an accessible ramp and rail.
Teacher who made cannabis oil can finish year without ankle bracelet
Timothy Pauro said he needed drug due to sleepwalking, also had guns in wardrobe.
'Years in illegal captivity': Lizard enthusiast fined for keeping 60 reptiles
Richard Brosnan's creatures were confiscated as he did not have a permit to keep them.
Walking frames to the rescue in debut novel
Denis Dwyer combines humour and the topical issue of care for older people in debut novel.
Missoula Day returns with the chance to visit Palmy's sister city
Spend $20 in participating shops and go in the draw to win a trip for two next August.
Prolific author shares tales from his childhood
Donovan Bixley visits Winchester School to celebrate students' completion of Book Buds.
Scholarship launched to help rainbow nursing students
The scholarship was founded by former UCOL Te Pūkenga student Mel Meates.
Tenants' union marks 40 years of advocacy
Group started by citizens concerned about the lack of housing in Palmy.
Saturday will be a bed of roses
The Manawatū Rose Society is holding a free show at Caccia Birch House.
Let’s park right: City council issues an educational warning
There has been a spike in people parking dangerously in Palmerston North.
Poppy Places Trust recognises seven more sites in Linton
The sites of significance were announced on Remembrance Day.
Weet-Bix Kids' Tryathlon: Get your tamariki practising for a day of trying their best
The kids-only event will be held at Ongley Park on March 19.
Dave Mollard: Why can't Aotearoa do trains well?
Opinion: It seems a no-brainer that a train is more efficient than a bus, truck or car.
The women are back as Gravel and Tar La Femme returns
Gravel and Tar will start and finish in Ashhurst once again.
Rodger Fox to headline free Christmas concert
Soak up the Christmas spirit with a free concert and parade.
Manawatū Mysteries: This is the bridge to where?
The location is unknown but the Grammer family were Manawatū-based.
One person dead after Tūrangi crash
A crash in Palmerston North between a car and a motorcycle has also left more injured.
Exhibition showcases privately owned Dibble sculptures
Palmerston North's 'Paul Dibble gallery' now inside and outside.
Horticulture lecture series comes to Palmy for first time
Jim Jermyn is a renowned alpine plant expert from Scotland.
Judith Lacy: Have I changed since I was a teenager?
OPINION: The smell of cat fur is much better for you and cheaper than whiskey.
Horizons offers free road code course for seniors
The courses will be taken by experienced driving instructor Andrew Robertson.
Lucas is a lifesaver: All he needs is a battery
Lucas’ full name is Stryker Lucas, a mechanical CPR machine that cost nearly $40,000.
Stefan Speller: Lobbying a key role for councils
Opinion: Massey University staff and students are seeking the city council's help.
Dr Rachel Keedwell: Declining reserve balances brought into sharp focus
OPINION: I welcome the discussions with the community about the challenges Horizons faces.
Successful rose trial winners to be announced
The roses are evaluated by a panel of 20 judges on a range of characteristics.
Bubble art an early Christmas gift
The Highland Joker's show is a blend of magic, storytelling, science and bubble art.
Swamp-rocking gig for Murray Shaw's 50th
Government Pest will be joined by Lung and Polaroids of Polarbears.
Meet a product technologist behind Chef cat food
Gabriela Harris has a degree in animal science from Massey University.
Toot toot and all aboard for wheelchair users
The popular Esplanade Scenic Railway is now more inclusive.
'I still miss him to this day': Teen who beat gay man to death released from prison
Stanley Waipouri’s body was mutilated during what was believed to be a homophobic killing.
Free menstrual products for sports teams
This is thanks to Sport Manawatū, New Zealand Community Trust and New World Pioneer.
Manawatū Mysteries: Who was this Utuwai family?
Their house was made from corrugated iron.