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Thumbs-up for central North Island village name change
National Park Village is being renamed Waimarino.

Tractors and wagons and coaches, oh my! Take a horse-drawn trip back in time
Kem Ormond discovers the rich history behind The Coach House Museum in Feilding.

Arrest made after house shot at in Palmerston North
A house was shot at and a vehicle damaged with a bat.

Support for parents of 'Angel Babies'
Nothing can prepare expectant parents for the news that their baby has no heartbeat.

Inside Palmerston North's special room for bereaved families
Palmerston North Hospital's special room aids bereaved parents with empathy and support.

Homemade bomb explodes near police officer
A homemade bomb blew up near a police officer during a search at a property in Feilding.

Arran Farm raw milk recalled due to possible presence of Campylobacter
The milk was sold through a vending machine at Arran Farm Milk Shop in Feilding.

Young musical talent wanted for Gumboots Band
Young Rangitīkei musicians boosted by district council.

Rugby: Winning start to pre-season campaign
They tipped up Manawatū’s best club players in Feilding.

Early childhood centre’s licence to be cancelled
Country Kindy's licence is being cancelled due to alleged curriculum violations.

Pioneering Feilding family's life captured in new book
The Carthew family were booksellers and involved in politics, church and the community.

Rugby: School teams showing their mettle
A round-up of Whanganui school rugby for the month of June.

Civil Aviation investigation rules 'human factor' contributed to plane crash
Well respected pilot Ronald Sanders, 74, died in the accident in May, 2022.

One flown to hospital in critical condition after Feilding crash
The road is blocked and diversions remain in place.

Name change proposed for Rangitikei district
Public feedback is invited on the proposal and another to name a new suburb in Feilding.

Firearms, stolen goods recovered after burglaries
Eight people have been arrested in relation to the Manawatū incidents.

Bride, groom and baby splashed with chicken blood at wedding
A wedding photographer pulled out because they thought the ceremony was 'too graphic'.

Person seriously injured after car crashes down bank
'When we found them, the car had gone down a bank.'

Shooting may be 'gang' related; police investigation continues
Police investigating but say there are no specific concerns for the public at this stage.

What's the time? Don't ask Mr Manawatū
Feilding’s clocktower has stopped, Palmerston North’s is six minutes slow.