From broken back to healing hands
Horrific back injury changed Les Whitehead's life in more ways than one.
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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
One dead, two others seriously injured in early morning Palmerston North crash
John F Kennedy Dr was closed for a period but has since reopened.
Tour group hears farmers' love for cows
Pamū farm manager Reece Bonnor reckons it's the best career move he ever made
World record smashed, but it won't be official
Organisers happy enough, realising it would cost $17,000 to make the record 'official'.
Only flush three 's - poo, pee and paper
It's a reminder to only flush the three Ps - poo, pee and toilet paper
Happy Birthday Mrs Brown - 100 today
Freda Brown (nee Jones) was born on October 31, 1924, in New Plymouth
Police, cabbies attacked in brawl at hospital after minor crash
Witnesses describe the attackers as being gang members.
'Bonanza' of authors visit library
Library hosts The Last Muster author Carly Thomas, Dr Monty Soutar, and others
Karen Naylor: I'm not happy with what's on tick
OPINION: Karen Naylor says planned council expenditure is unsustainable
The Iris Virus: A blooming obsession
Rangitīkei Iris Group is celebrating 40 years and gearing towards another annual show.
Tangi Utikere: Save the date now for Palmy Drag Fest 2025
OPINION: The annual event was attended by members of the Labour Party Rainbow Caucus
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
Opinion: William Wood wanted more spending cuts
Opinion: Palmerston North City Council elected member William Wood
Massey student home from Tasmania for award
The Massey University student currently working as a shepherdess on a station in Tasmania
Dave Mollard: Memories of a double happy childhood
OPINION: Dave Mollard remembers the Double Happy and Tom Thumb days.
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.
The Cattlestops are returning to Palmy
The Cattlestops have had several band changes since forming in 2004.
Musicians rip out classics at competition
Showcase Concert featured talented musicians from the Young Performers Scholarship
Memory Walks raising awareness of dementia
Memory Walks planned for Dannevirke, Levin, Feilding and Palmerston North
Dave Mollard: We don't know why Manawanui sank
OPINION: Social commentator Dave Mollard spent time in the RNZN
Brent Barrett: Council likely to be 'older, more European and more male'
Councillor Brent Barrett suggests new blood and diversity is healthy for democracy.
New $40m terminal upgrade at Palmerston North Airport begins
The airport terminal's upgrade is expected to take two years to complete.
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.