Accused Dilworth abuser who died before trial previously jailed for sex offences
Man charged over Dilworth allegations had prior sexual abuse conviction.
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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?
Opinion: Diverse voices make a good read
It takes a village to raise a child and a community to contribute to a newspaper.
Opinion: Focus on health and wellbeing
My health background helps me appreciate how council influences the welfare of residents.
Opinion: Don't dis invisible disabilities
Why do we still use the modern-day equivalent of the corset for arms?
Productivity focus a marble-lous idea
Take time to look at where your time goes and encourage your team to do the same.
Local Focus: What's in a zine?
Underground publishing popular with library and buyers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Review: Concerto for Two iPhones
Bill Bailey relied on his genius to take you on a hilarious off-the-cuff ride.
'They're all fluff': Ruru gets luxurious spa treatment
The morepork, also known as a ruru, is one of six rehabilitation cases at Wildbase.
Talent deep inside and out
Neil Finn is a consummate musician and nothing short of a national treasure.
Local Focus: Palmerston North's Green MP enjoying new role
Activist-cum-Parliamentarian in his element. Made from funding by NZ On Air.
Dead body in The Square: Police want public's help
The death is being treated as unexplained.
Teacher deregistered after marrying girl he taught in primary school
Teachers Disciplinary Tribunal says teacher's misconduct was "at the most extreme".
Six helicopters battling spreading forestry fire near Palmerston North
Fire crews battled the forest blaze for hours yesterday.
Eftpos outage hits retailers in busy lunchtime rush across North Island
Shoppers were hit by an unwelcome surprise when they went to make purchases.
One person arrested after burglary of Cambridge jewellery store
The male will appear in the Youth Court at a later date.
Family heartbreak: Young sisters diagnosed with same cancer months apart
The diagnosis follows one of the pair's daughter's own childhood battle with cancer.
Divers find body following search of Manawatū River
The search was underway after police were alerted to an unmanned dinghy.
Massey and Palmy bus timetables change on December 6
The changes have been made to meet new employment rules.
Local Focus: Fears world's worst noxious plant could take over
The weed that poses a huge threat to dairy cows. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Why local stand-up comedy is flourishing
Comedy shows in Whanganui are a tonic for tough times