Latest from Palmerston North

Game on: New arcade coming to Whanganui

The Play2Win arcade is being opened by Palmerston North trampoline park Cloud 9.

Confluence pulls out of Backhouse project

Confluence pulls out of Whanganui co-working venture after months of uncertainty.

Calls to bring Wellington commuter train to Whanganui

Rail was very popular among submitters to Horizons public transport plans.

Russell Bell: Whanganui business' service a 'shoe-in'

"I can attest to the high quality of workmanship and service."

Critically injured person airlifted to hospital after Hunterville crash

Two others received moderate and minor injuries.

Downpours don't deter health workers' strike action

"The ball is in the Ministry of Health and DHBs' court, not in ours."

Call for Government to help with flood protection funding

Horizons Regional Council supports a push for more co-investment as flood risk rises.

DHB quiet over promised chemotherapy unit

There appears to have been little progress in the plan for a chemo and transfusion unit.

'She's very special': Te Ara a Maria visits Whanganui

"She's like an icon really. She's very special."

Judge slams Hell's Angels code of silence after violent attack: 'you chose to protect extreme violence and cowardice'

Three Hell's Angels associates refused to talk about a man who was beaten into a coma.

Rescue helicopter flies two children to hospital

The two incidents occurred in Raetihi and Ohakune.

Athletics club reaches mid-way point in challenging season

Athletes are holding their breaths for the national championships planned for early March.

Manawatū-Whanganui District moves back to open fire season

Remember, if it's hot and windy, please don't light a fire.

Catholic parish floats social housing complex

Proposed housing development to be done in partnership with diocese and developer

Wanganui line up for rejigged Chapple Cup

Play begins on Friday, with the tournament continuing on Saturday and Sunday

Athletics: Pacing and pizza provide valuable lessons

Young Whanganui athletes picked up some valuable tips in recent events