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![A fictional version of Ashhurst stars in Palmy author's books](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
A fictional version of Ashhurst stars in Palmy author's books
A fictional town near Palmerston North is the location of a cosy mystery series.
![Food delivery app launches in Palmy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Food delivery app launches in Palmy
Palmy foodies now have another option regarding getting food delivered to their doors.
![Club rugby: Finals footy looms for senior sides](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Club rugby: Finals footy looms for senior sides
It is high stakes for the final robin round of the WRFU Senior competition.
![Club rugby: Rātana take on Marist this weekend at the Pā](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Club rugby: Rātana take on Marist this weekend at the Pā
Picking up a bonus-point win, Rātana have closed to within two points of Marist.
![Injured player Ollie Thomson's Givealittle reaches $40,000](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Injured player Ollie Thomson's Givealittle reaches $40,000
The bull sale has given the Thomson family an extra financial boost during a tough time.
![House prices flat in May, buyers taking time to make decisions](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
House prices flat in May, buyers taking time to make decisions
May-laise: A soggy month for many in the housing market.
![Club rugby: Taihape win sends Marton out of playoff contention](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Club rugby: Taihape win sends Marton out of playoff contention
The visitors got off to a fast start.
![Fatal hit-and-run victim's body left by side of road for hours after miscoded 111 call](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Fatal hit-and-run victim's body left by side of road for hours after miscoded 111 call
“Although made in good faith, we think that decision was an error in judgement"
![Wastewater treatment budget increased at 11th hour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Wastewater treatment budget increased at 11th hour
Mayor Grant Smith said a lower budget would destroy relationships and rip up $5m of work.
![Teanau Tuiono: Workers deserve more leave, not less](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Teanau Tuiono: Workers deserve more leave, not less
OPINION: Stripping some workers of sick leave would be a slap in the face.
![Modern way to learn Rangitāne history](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Modern way to learn Rangitāne history
Visit six sites along the Manawatū River, scan the QR code and be taken back in time.
![Canine mannequin star of NZDF first aid training](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Canine mannequin star of NZDF first aid training
The New Zealand Defence Force is ensuring staff know how to help dogs in emergencies.
![Firearms, stolen goods recovered after burglaries](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Firearms, stolen goods recovered after burglaries
Eight people have been arrested in relation to the Manawatū incidents.
![Council halves its cycling improvements budget](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Council halves its cycling improvements budget
Elected members respond to ratepayers' call to ‘cut it back cuz’.
![Whanganui rugby: Utiku Old Boys remain top of table](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Whanganui rugby: Utiku Old Boys remain top of table
Utkiu pulled away from Border in the second half.
![Foxton woman's sport and surf service recognised](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Foxton woman's sport and surf service recognised
Joss Urbahn has spent 40-plus years dedicating her time to squash and surf lifesaving.
![Whanganui rugby: Sixty-strong training group prepares for Heartland season](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Whanganui rugby: Sixty-strong training group prepares for Heartland season
Steelform Whanganui need to rebuild their propping resources.
![KSM for Rongotea's deputy fire chief officer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
KSM for Rongotea's deputy fire chief officer
'Everyone I’ve worked with deserves this award but I feel very humbled.'
![Council cuts its wastewater treatment budget](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Council cuts its wastewater treatment budget
Karen Naylor said the community cannot afford the current cost of $647m.