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Students take on Māori health roles
Morgan Beugelsdyk and Davis Ferguson are both second-year nursing students
Kinky Boots role fun for Fagamalo
Paul Fagamalo was happy to take a walk, and dance, in Lola's shoes / boots.
Teanau Tuiono - A nuclear-free Pacific is vital for stability
OPINION: Nuclear-free status is vital in ensuring stability in the Pacific region.
Fifteen-year-old speaks on love and service at national speech competition
"It was a special moment for her,” Selyndah said of her grandmother's pride after her win.
Feedback sought on highway tolls in lower North Island
NZTA proposes to toll two new highways in the lower North Island.
The Palmerston North streets up for reseal
More than 30 urban and rural streets in Palmerston North are planned for resurfacing.
So you think you know all about bike riding?
Riders of all levels can benefit from the free mountain bike skill sessions.
Big dollars being spent to fix roads
More than $480 million will be invested on maintenance and pothole prevention.
Students bag seeds for job club
The hour-long sessions are designed to prepare students for work placement.
Fabric market to support hospice
The pop-up market has raised $160,000 for hospice since it began in 2009.
Appeal that can help with cost of living
More than 600 cans of food to be given to those in need.
Hip Hop royalty hits Palmy for festival
Hip hop royalty heads to Palmerston North this weekend.
Grant Smith - Infrastructure is not sexy, but essential
OPINION: Mayor Smith says the infrastructure funding model needs attention.
Map and Zap using lasers instead of chemicals to kill weeds
Dr Kioumars Ghamkhar said Map and Zap should appeal to agricultural industries worldwide
Catherine Knight's environmental work recognised
Her work has earned a local historian of the year award.
UCOL's new scholarships to support students with $180k in funding
'This funding is intended to help further remove barriers.'
Too Many Chiefs are back in town
The line-up boasts Rob Joass, Andrew London, Wayne Mason and Charlotte Yates.
She's been a wet one in Palmy
A relatively dry start to the year was turned around by record rainfall last month.
Jean-Paul Sartre’s classic No Exit comes to The Globe in Palmerston North
The play asks the audience to consider what hell really is.
Group looking out for Manawatū River
The group received $300,000 funding following Cyclone Gabrielle
Vanuatu rally drivers enter Palmy race
The island nation is known for stunning beaches, rugged landscapes ...a nd rally drivers?
Consultation to take place over tolling three new state highways in the North Island
NZTA assessments showed that tolling was feasible for each of these roads.
Poll law 'racist': Horizons votes to keep Māori seats
Horizons Regional Council has affirmed its two Māori constituencies for the 2025 election.
New book tells the story of the Living Wage in NZ
Are you getting paid $27.80 an hour?
'Yellow gold' price starts to bite
A butter shortage and increased costs is making life tough for bakers.
Leonie Hapeta: Why I voted against Palmy having a Māori ward
Opinion: "Māori should not be treated differently to anyone else." - Hapeta
Malnourished puppies found beside river now thriving
Four malnourished puppies rescued near Ohakune are doing well under Rukmini Vadke's care.
Tangi Utikere on why he's sceptical about boot camps
OPINION: Ten young people have begun 12-month programme in Palmerston North.
The late Pat Snoxell continues to contribute to musical theatre
The departed doyen of musicals bequeathed $50,000 to encourage young performers.
Jaycee Trust Travelling Fund aims to award $10,000 in assistance
The fund distributes up to $10k annually to help with study or special projects.
Beautiful dog Izzy is keeping really busy
Beautiful dog Izzy is keeping very busy with Canine Friends Pet Therapy.
Beehive forum for civic-minded Palmerston North pair
Liorah Jainarain and Alex Murray were shoulder-tapped to attend the forum.