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Major upgrade for 'bucket list' golf attraction
'You would have to be a pretty young person to hike from the bottom to the top.'

Police say recent spate of gun crimes in Palmy is not a widespread issue
Police say the issue is not widespread

Whanganui pipped by champions in Heartland Championship thriller
It was a give-and-take encounter between the heavyweights.

When is a cabbage not a cabbage?
The mystery plant, believed to be a large variety of kale, is almost 3m tall.

Indian Independence Day celebrated in Palmerston North
Palmerston North Deputy Mayor Debi Marshall-Lobb helped raise the flag.

Shooting puts man in Palmerston North Hospital
The shooting was the latest in a series of gun-related crimes in Manawatū in recent weeks.

Efforts to save Peter Bush photographs ongoing
Auction of signed prints at New Zealand Rugby Museum nets $8000.

Coaches lace up as Whanganui Tāne Māori sneak past Horowhenua-Kāpiti
They started with 14 men against a full-strength opposition.

Turn up the Volume 3
Palmerston North band Government Pest are touring with the release of their third album.

Local player selected for Hawai'i Pacific Sharks
The Waiopehu College head boy steps up to the Hawai'i Pacific Sharks diamond in 2025.

'Playing with fire': Act criticises council move to keep Māori seats without referendum
The Act Party has hit back, criticising the move as a 'race-based' decision.

Mark Oulaghan shoots for Riccarton double-double
Stable runners West Coast and Berry The Cash are red-hot favourites.

Star Wars actress Ivanna Sakhno a hit with fans
Sakhno was recognisable to fans as Shin Hati from the series Ahsoka.

Teanau Tuiono: Let our tamariki feed on knowledge
OPINION: Choice to send our tamariki to kura kaupapa Māori was deliberate and meaningful,

Chorus group singing to raise awareness of childbirth injury
Hamlin Fistula chairwoman Joli Wescombe will speak at two meetings in Palmerston North

Who remembers Morrie The Mouse?
The 2024 journal will be launched officially this weekend.

Bullfrog Rata returning to Palmerston North
'Struck by an ambulance at four years old’ is the opening line of Botanical Road.

Whanganui rugby: Hawkes Bay a class above in Shield challenge
'It's hard to be super critical, they didn't stop trying.'

Whanganui rugby: Narrow loss for Under-20s
'Another training will do us wonders this week.'

Crossfit athlete sets sights on Texas
The adaptive athlete is achieving personal goals that once seemed impossible.

Racing commentators headed to Palmy
Commentators Day is a rare occasion for New Zealand's racing commentators.

Polystyrene recycling comes to Palmerston North
The polystyrene will be recycled into picture frames and decorative mouldings

Rugby: New generation lines up for North Island Heartland Series campaign
Plenty of Whanganui's female talent has been snapped up by Farah Palmer Cup unions.

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

Dave McErlean late try hero in Horowhenua-Kāpiti club rugby win
The 37-year-old farmer scored a late try in the 2019 championship win.

Dave Mollard: Farewell Judith 'if it is about us, let’s make a fuss' Lacy
OPINION: Her words have been our voice in the community.

Nuclear test witness to receive medal
'He could see his skeleton through his fingers, even with his eyes closed.'