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Phantom cat barber? Palmy pet owners left mystified by cat-shaving incidents
A phantom cat barber is on the loose in Palmerston North.
Six-year-old named as fatal crash victim
The crash, involving a car and a truck, happened on State Highway 1 near Waiōuru.
Children blend art and tech in popular library robot battles
Horowhenua's school holiday activities saw robot battles become a standout success.
'I'm saying no': Levin resident in stoush with council after decision to stop mowing berms
"If the council want to send me a bill, it’s going straight in the bin."
'It wasn't a fair fight': Breanna Muriwai’s mum describes anguish over missing child
Gray says she hopes her children get the closure they deserve.
Boil water notice lifted for Manawatū town
Potentially unsafe levels of e-coli bacteria were detected on Thursday.
Young people from Manawatū enjoy inspiring Big Day Out with police
“It was the best day they have had,” said Constable Lucas.
Arrest made after house shot at in Palmerston North
A house was shot at and a vehicle damaged with a bat.
Council issues boil water notice for Foxton Beach
The council said the water network is likely safe but issued the notice as a precaution.
New numbers for biggest iwi in Whanganui-Manawatū
The Āti Haunui-a-Pāpārangi population increased by 44.2% between 2013 and 2023.
Find your next read on recently returned shelves
Opinion: The recently returned shelves is one of the best places to find your next read.
Discover the joy of singing with Levin choir
Sing Out Levin Choir welcomes all; no experience needed, just a love for singing.
$6m boost for Palmerston North Hospital's ED to cut wait times
New staff funded for children's ED; $6m upgrade aims to ease pressure at Palmerston North.
Whanganui, Taranaki diplomat appointed High Commissioner to Malaysia
Career diplomat Michael Walsh joined MFAT in 1993.
MTFJ's work-ready course: Skills for success and NCEA credits
Free course for youth, covering job skills, budgeting and personal development.
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.
Māori game studio co-founder to speak in Foxton
'My talk will be about taking a grassroots company global.' -Amber Taylor
'Winston didn't want a 65-year-old larrikin': Shane Jones gets serious after talking-to
Shane Jones is playing the jester less as he goes about his politics
Whakapapa Holdings close to deal for ski area assets
'We have confidence as a business that the Whakapapa ski area is viable commercially.'
Toll plan for new North Island highway faces scrutiny over traffic estimates
'The vehicle numbers do not stack up from previous use and do not reflect real data.'
'One of the kindest, softest people': Family mourns victim of Manawatū crash
'She was our baby sister and she was taken too soon.'
Clam warning: 'If it gets here, it's too late'
Whanganui River iwi are working with other organisations against an invasive clam.
'Not good enough': Low-income homeowners owe council thousands after error went undiscovered for six years
Letters have been sent to hundreds of impacted ratepayers, who are now facing hefty bills.
Civil Defence warns to secure property ahead of powerful 120km/h gales blasting central regions
MetService said damage to trees, power lines, and unsecured structures were possible.
'Beware': Sinister warning at torched property linked to Breanna Muriwai mystery
‘Suspicious fire’ at property connected to unsolved case.
Drag queens are ready to slay in Palmy
'You still get the odd person that says you'll burn in hell.'
Police name women killed in Manawatū crash
The crash closed State Highway 54 for several hours.
Police probing green house bus at property linked to search for missing woman's remains
“Items of interest” were allegedly found at the weekend, but police won't comment.
'Suspicious fire' at house linked to vigilante search for missing woman's remains
Emergency services attended a suspicious blaze at the property.
'Items of interest' found in private search for missing woman Breanna Muriwai, mother says
Police warned against the search saying it could compromise vital evidence.
Search for Breanna Muriwai: Convoy moves north to Mangaweka
A member of the group said, 'it feels yucky when we hit here ... very secluded'.