Sister, 14, had to break news of siblings' deaths in horrific tanker crash to parents
The teen had to translate news of the deaths to her parents on behalf of police.
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Lesbian and gay rights group still waving the flag
The group’s remit has expanded since the 1970s.
'Disgusting act of inhumanity': Murder victim's partner speaks out
'He is loved by many, and he didn’t deserve any of this,' she says of shooting.
McDonalds love their house full of students
Frank from Hong Kong stayed with them for eight years.
LinkedIn event chance to connect in person
The theme of the event is building your personal brand.
Artwork serves inclusivity on a platter
Queer artist Melanie Fleet has solo exhibition in her hometown of Palmerston North.
Tastes of spring and culture under the cherry blossoms
The new event, Taste of Spring, is on Sunday morning in Coleman Mall.
Top photographer Peter Bush's work to be preserved
Some 300,000 items have been donated to Te Manawa Museum.
New play acknowledges the past with humour and music
Play set to strike a chord with those separated from their roots.
Stefan Speller: STV not the cause of low turnout
OPINION: Competitive elections are what get people out to vote.
Feilding art awards have a $6000 prize pool
The winner of the supreme award will receive $2000.
Comment: Behind the scenes at the council
Opinion: We try to keep in touch with as many groups and organisations as we can.
Luxon pleased to see a 'city of blue' during his Palmy visit
National leader says there is much work to be done to unify the country.
Council says food scraps collection trial a success
The scraps collected have been turned into compost.
Students keen to leave a sustainability legacy
Girls' High is the first Manawatū high school to be a green-gold enviroschool.
Seeds sown for edible backyard tour
A mix of gardeners will open their backyard food-growing operations to visitors.
Judith Lacy: Did the planter box customer predict the election outcome?
Opinion: I leave with my kale and gratitude for how accessible our candidates are.
Newcomers enter Palmerston North electorate contest
Five men are standing against Palmerston North Labour MP Tangi Utikere.
Schubert, Shostakovich feature in Globe Matinee Sunday Concert
The Papaioea Trio will perform works by Schubert and Shostakovich at the Globe Theatre.
Candidates agree cost of living is a key issue
Tangi Utikere acknowledged Palmerston North Hospital is under pressure.
Two dead, road closed in crash near Palmerston North
The road is closed between Te Maitai Rd and Hillcrest Rd.
Manawatū Mysteries: Four faces but no names
The photo is thought to have been taken in the 1890s.
Probus and Rebus clubs have much to offer older people
Get on the bus for opportunities to remain active.
Postcards remind us of how life once was
Postcard collecting is regaining popularity, especially for local and social historians.
News in brief: Plant a tree, apply for travel money
Jock Phillips will present the 2023 Mina McKenzie Memorial Lecture in Palmerston North.
Film festival 'supercharged' for its 21st anniversary
"Things are better and bigger and more like Fidel by the moment."
Mayor hopes more seniors free parking will help retailers
Grant Smith says the city has lost 100-plus jobs in retail in the past couple of months.
High-five for new benches at Caccia Birch
Palmerston North Horticultural Society marks its 100th anniversary with bench donation.
Dave Mollard: Learning te reo Māori is good for my community
OPINION: Learning a second language reduces brain deterioration as we age.
Review: Let this superb choir shine everywhere
We all need some light to get us through the night.
Comment: Policy lens needs to consider paddock to plate
Opinion: We need to hear from our rural communities about the pressures they’re facing.
A season of art and science
The centrepiece is a full-size cast skeleton of the largest Tyrannosaurs rex unearthed.
Put down your cross-stitch for an improvised Austenian musical
Improvisers perambulate the New Zealand countryside spreading laughter and bonnets.
Get in the swing of spring on Friday
The vocals will be performed by Kirsten Clark and Shellie Hanley.