Six to eight weeks of closures coincide with a new roundabout opening at Ōhakea.

Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton says the decision is frustrating for local businesses.

Over 1000 riders descended on Feilding last weekend for a classic motorbike festival.

The win heralded the champion Hawke's Bay shearer's return to competition.

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It is thought the piece depicts the Manawatū River and the Ruahine and Tararua Ranges.

“Regulation and rules alone will not and cannot halt the decline".

Police received reports a man had been shot. He later died from his injuries.

Before the meet, it was 'looking like a disaster'.

Cemeteries provide an escape from the busyness of life and a reminder of what’s important.

Sai Natarajan's musical education began when he was in the womb.

The Manawatū restaurant operated for less than two years before going into liquidation.

Stuart Schwartz won the competition to name Palmerston North Central Library's cat.

This year’s celebrations at Rātana Pa have kicked off in sunny weather.

He says he took the gun off someone else because he was 'concerned about public safety'.

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The Rural Life exhibition runs until February 28 at the Coach House Museum in Feilding.

A substance found in some tabs has caused deaths overseas.

“You’re only a second away from a truck coming at you.”

Plenty of athletes did not step on the podium but reached a final or set new PBs.

Rangitīkei District Council has approved a $19m new build to replace the old building.

While the Labour MP is now in Opposition, the year has also had positives.

The Department of Conservation is seeking public feedback on Pure Tūroa's application.

'You sit back and go, ‘Actually, we’ve done some pretty remarkable stuff.'

The restored Bunnythorpe War Memorial was unveiled on December 9.

It is not known whether the defendant was the driver or another passenger.

The teen suffered non-life-threatening injuries, police said.

'It's not about high performance, it's about getting out and doing stuff.'

The former National Party candidate sees it as his duty to connect Palmy and the capital.