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![Heavy rain in outlook for lower North Island](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Heavy rain in outlook for lower North Island
Niwa's report covers the outlook for the lower North Island over the next three months.
![Pioneering Feilding family's life captured in new book](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Pioneering Feilding family's life captured in new book
The Carthew family were booksellers and involved in politics, church and the community.
![Trust offers free support for diabetics](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Trust offers free support for diabetics
It has moved to The Pillars in Palmerston North suburb Milson.
![Suze Redmayne: Significant progress made with agricultural initiatives](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Suze Redmayne: Significant progress made with agricultural initiatives
OPINION: I’m proud of the way our Government backs our farmers.
![Rugby: School teams showing their mettle](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Rugby: School teams showing their mettle
A round-up of Whanganui school rugby for the month of June.
![Horizons' Regional Land Transport Plan focuses on resilience and safety](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Horizons' Regional Land Transport Plan focuses on resilience and safety
Objectives have been updated to reflect the changed direction for the plan.
![Horizons' long-term plan focuses on healthy environment](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Horizons' long-term plan focuses on healthy environment
Horizons Regional Council received 540 submissions on its draft long-term plan.
![Council to fund freshwater projects](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Council to fund freshwater projects
Applications for Horizons' Freshwater Community Grant are open.
![Manawatū recognises some of its finest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Manawatū recognises some of its finest
More than 50 people were acknowledged at Volunteer Recognition Event in Palmerston North.
![Manawatū's public clock woes continue](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Manawatū's public clock woes continue
Feilding's clocktower shows 12 and Palmy's is four minutes slow.
![Q&A with Brendan Dugan of the NZ Highwaymen](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Q&A with Brendan Dugan of the NZ Highwaymen
The NZ Highwaymen are about to get back on the road, touring across NZ in June and July.
![Rachel Keedwell: Councillors learn of unintended consequences](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Rachel Keedwell: Councillors learn of unintended consequences
OPINION: Some submitters put a lot of thought into how to do things differently.
![Rural Support ambassador tours lower North Island](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Rural Support ambassador tours lower North Island
Matt Chisholm will talk about his own experiences with mental health.
![Ōhakea base achieves round-the-clock fire and rescue availability](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Ōhakea base achieves round-the-clock fire and rescue availability
Ōhakea serves as a vital alternate airport in New Zealand.
![Women’s Lifestyle Expo returns to Palmy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Women’s Lifestyle Expo returns to Palmy
Expo showcases diversity and creativity of businesses in New Zealand.
![Two people arrested after pedestrian struck by driver fleeing police](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Two people arrested after pedestrian struck by driver fleeing police
'Luckily, the pedestrian was not seriously injured.'
![Palmerston North ratepayers could face $1000 annual bill for new sewage treatment system](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Palmerston North ratepayers could face $1000 annual bill for new sewage treatment system
Mayor knows city ratepayers will have to dig deep for the new wastewater system.
![Be a Passenger this NZ Music Month](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Be a Passenger this NZ Music Month
There are free gigs featuring homegrown talent scattered around the CBD until May 31.
![Suze Redmayne: Anzac spirit shows us the way forward](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Suze Redmayne: Anzac spirit shows us the way forward
OPINION: We must go forward together towards the challenges we face - and there are many.
![Jockey Portia Matthews starts with a double win](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Jockey Portia Matthews starts with a double win
It was two consecutive wins for the Central Districts-based jockey on Sunday.
![Fourth man charged with murder following fatal shooting](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Fourth man charged with murder following fatal shooting
Damon O'Rourke died in hospital after being shot in Palmerston North.