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

'Deep dive' into farming business
The Ballance Farm Environment Awards are an opportunity to take a good look at business.

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.

'It’s going to make a comeback': Farming couple's wool optimism
After Cyclone Gabrielle, the Akers look to the future for their family and wool sector.

'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.

Anthem singer Marla Kavanaugh cancels NZ show after death threats
The opera singer feels as if she can't return to NZ, according to her parents.

Water funding remains problem for councils
A rural mayor says there’s no incentive for councils to band together in new entities.

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

J.B. Phillips remembered as ‘literary sporting legend’
The former journalist was the 'heartbeat of our sporting community'.

Police hunt for woman linked to Facebook scams and on the run
Police ask for the public's help finding Ashleigh Houston, believed to be in Manawatū.

'Beautiful human being': Mother and daughter killed travelling back from netball tournament
She had been coaching an under-17 girls' team at a tri-nations tournament.

Opinion: The route that should be the next road of national significance
Opinion: The pressure on our roads is only going to increase.

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

Driver high on cannabis drifted into oncoming lane before killing Raglan mum
Cannabis-affected driver Darren Lahood crashed into an oncoming car.

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

Hot, crowded and slow: Why lower North Island needs 18 new trains
One time, the air conditioning broke and passengers were handed ice blocks to keep cool.

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.

'Distressing incident': Police identify Palmerston North homicide victim
Scene examination continues as police follow positive lines of inquiry.

Woman killed in Palmerston North yet to be identified
The woman's body will be removed from the scene today.

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.

Woman's death in Palmerston North being investigated as homicide - police
Police remain at the property this morning, neighbours say.