Pastor happy to answer Palmy call
Geoff Schefe was 50 when he started training to be a Lutheran pastor.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromPalmerston North
RSV resthome outbreak - 3 hospitalised, 11 test positive
Three rest home residents hospitalised amid RSV rest home outbreak.
Local Focus: One busy backbencher
Palmerston North MP, Tangi Utikere on his first year. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Chemistry extravaganza to warm up winter
Te Manawa's annual fun-filled night at the museum is back.
Palmy perspectives from then and now
An exhibition of entries in the Arts Manawatū Painting Competition runs until August 2.
Comment: Strong commitment to older people
Opinion: Palmy is one of the few councils in the country that provides social housing.
Comment: Decisions show eco-city commitment
Opinion: Palmy could be the first city in Aotearoa where all schools are carbon zero.
Magicians recognised for decades of delight
Andrew Wilson and Evelyn Strugnell have been granted lifetime achievement awards.
Arrest after fiery crash at Palmerston North petrol station
A man was arrested at the scene on Tremain Ave about 10.45am today.
Local Focus: Robins return to Manawatū
The moving story of moving 40 birds to their new home. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
OPINION: We do know how lucky we are to live here
Opinion: We don't need to run down other cities and towns to feel pride in our own.
Twinkle, twinkle little whetū
Matariki Festival highlight of year for Matariki Kindergarten.
Former Feilding student shares police journey
Blair Macdonald was recently promoted as manager of the National Drug Intelligence Bureau.
Winter wonders in city that never stops
Don't let the weather put you off celebrating Palmerston North's 150th anniversary.
Celebrating Palmerston North's history
A three-day symposium will consider the many ways of doing the city's history.
Dorian's dusting off his voice
Palmerston North poet Dorian David Leigh gets maximum exposure for first published poem.
Travel agent shares how she's survived
Kim Dunwell is grateful for the support she's received since overseas travel stopped.
Open up with Open Day
Meet some of the people who helped create the Suffrage in Stitches exhibition.
Colourful line-up of instruments at Globe
Mother and daughter musicians Diana and Sylvia Neild to play in Globe Matinee Concert.
Comment: Ironing out a few donation qualms
Opinion: Giving blood isn't up there with seeing Roger Federer win Wimbledon, but do it.
Have you seen this man?
Shayden Hikaka-Beattie has links to the Manawatū and South Taranaki areas.
Kindness and care awarded
Volunteers recognised for making our region a better place.
Council acts on racism concerns
Elected members acknowledge lived discriminatory experiences of community groups.
Two arrested, schools in lockdown after reports of gunshots in Palmerston North
Several schools were put into lockdown as a precaution.
Local Focus: Creative streets ahead in Palmy
Colourful, inspiring and safe in Palmy. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Comment: Different perspectives bring fresh ideas
Opinion: The council is showing leadership in our partnership with iwi.
Three simple steps to train new staff well
Make the most of those notes new staff make during training.
Should former bowling greens be used for housing?
The council says existing building faces compliance risks and needs to be demolished.
When the Queen came to town
Museum in a Box allows people to reminisce from the comfort of their armchairs.
Artist fascinated by light
Jacky Pearson has been painting watercolours for more than 30 years.
Free chocolate but no ifs, ands or butts
Te Ohu Auahi Mutunga quit coaches raise awareness among passersby in The Square.
Person dies in hospital following Opiki crash
Two people were injured and transported to Palmerston North Hospital.
Minister brings welcome news to Whanganui-Manawatū
A new fund will support post-Covid recovery in the regions.
Local Focus: Feilding jazzed up for holiday weekend
Manawatū Jazz Festival's generous programme. Made with funding from NZ On Air.