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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.
Accused Dilworth abuser who died before trial previously jailed for sex offences
Man charged over Dilworth allegations had prior sexual abuse conviction.
Queen of a sale returns after two-year break
Read all about it: Covid means more books than usual at famous Red Cross Book Sale.
Truck and train collision victim named
Police and the Transport Accident Commission are investigating the crash.
Trampers' access to range under negotiation
Permission to cross private land is needed to access much of the Ruahine Forest Park.
'It's not a silver bullet': Horizons to establish Māori wards
Whanganui councillors had opposing views when it came to the vote.
Sharleen Brown a smokefree star of many colours
TikTok star Sharleen Brown to celebrate one year smokefree with a public dance.
Flying lessons for māmās
He Ngākau Mātau empowers young parents to be able to metaphorically fly.
Kerbside food waste collection on menu
Council is also proposing to remove overdue library fines for youth and children.
Opinion: Gran and Nanna always in my heart
Once Nanna made Dad laugh so much his face turned a dangerous red colour.
Seedling sprouts at Snails
London-based singer Bridget Walsh comes to Palmerston North on Friday.
Local Focus: Jazz for peace
Unesco International Jazz Day known only in Whanganui. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Death in Hunterville following house fire
Four fire trucks attended a "well-involved" house fire at a property in Hunterville.
Bowel cancer killed my friend Ness. This is what I learned
Opinion: We have room in our hearts for everyone, why not let them in, just like Ness did?