Manawatū news
Big dollars being spent to fix roads
More than $480 million will be invested on maintenance and pothole prevention.
Students bag seeds for job club
The hour-long sessions are designed to prepare students for work placement.
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Catherine Knight's environmental work recognised
Her work has earned a local historian of the year award.
UCOL's new scholarships to support students with $180k in funding
'This funding is intended to help further remove barriers.'
Too Many Chiefs are back in town
The line-up boasts Rob Joass, Andrew London, Wayne Mason and Charlotte Yates.
Redmayne gives Goldsmith a tour of region
A monthly opinion column from Rangitīkei MP Suze Redmayne
Jean-Paul Sartre’s classic No Exit comes to The Globe in Palmerston North
The play asks the audience to consider what hell really is.
Premium
'Tough, knuckle-down season' for farmers
“Every time a lamb leaves the farm it takes dollars with it."
Defence Force: Firefighter shortage cuts Ōhakea option for diverted airliners
There's a national shortage of qualified personnel and very limited training options.
Happy landings: What airlines and airports want from the next government
New Zealand's reputation with international airlines is at risk, says action report.
Crunch time in Magpies and Turbos rivalry
The Magpies have won the last seven matches against Manawatū.
Senior doctor’s plea as staff struggles put safe emergency service at risk
Senior doctor's plea to Health NZ bosses illustrates the extreme strain on EDs nationally.
Steve Braunias: In praise of cowtown Palmerston North
OPINION: There's more than meets the eye to Palmerston North
Sport news
Brmm brmm ... Reeves revved for Daybreaker
Top rally drivers including Aussie Brendan Reeves are coming to Palmerston North.
Manawatū cricket players join squad
An ex-Waiopehu College student and two Palmerston North players have signed with the team.
Manawatū trainer posts win at Ōtaki meet
Opawa Jack is trained by Palmerston North-based Chrissy Bambry.
Lifestyle news
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.
Meet the Rural Sportswoman of the Year finalists
Three finalists from the worlds of harness racing, shearing and timbersports.
Ukrainian Womad act compelled to address war
"The war has further affected our lives, and we are compelled to speak about it."
Rural news
'Good start': Post-cyclone whitebait ban over as catchers make up for lost time
The season didn't go ahead for most of last year after rāhui put in place.
$125k of funding available for Rotorua rural projects
Community encouraged to submit proposals for consideration.
Report reveals final tragic moments of boy killed by log at Gisborne beach
Oliver Shone, 11, was on holiday when he tragically was killed by a log at Waikanae Beach.
Car news & advice
110km/h speed limit on State Highway 1 Orewa to Warkworth to ‘unlock economic growth’
'Moving people and freight quickly and safely between regions' is the aim.
Skoda Scala and Kamiq NZ updates: the eyes have it (but a new engine too)
Skoda's baby hatch and SUV duo are looking a bit sharper now.
Now we Cross to: 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross XLS PHEV
A few choice updates are keeping the Eclipse Cross fresh in the PHEV world.
OneRoof property news
SBS secretly cuts six-month interest rate to 5.99%
Home loan rate blows all the other deals out of the water, brokers tell OneRoof.
Bumper Grand Designs sell-off: TV show homes worth $10m up for grabs
Three stars of the hit Kiwi series are vying for buyer attention.
Luxon $945,000 richer after house sale? PM finds buyer for his investment property
The asking price was $205,000 below the unit’s 2021 CV.
More Manawatu news
Group looking out for Manawatū River
The group received $300,000 funding following Cyclone Gabrielle
Vanuatu rally drivers enter Palmy race
The island nation is known for stunning beaches, rugged landscapes ...a nd rally drivers?
Record grant boosts netball participation and skills across Manawatū
'The funding will go across all the programmes we deliver' - Ashleigh Kate
Consultation to take place over tolling three new state highways in the North Island
NZTA assessments showed that tolling was feasible for each of these roads.
Horizons to spend $2.5 million upgrading Moutoa floodgates
The Moutoa floodgates were built in 1962.
Brmm brmm ... Reeves revved for Daybreaker
Top rally drivers including Aussie Brendan Reeves are coming to Palmerston North.
Poll law 'racist': Horizons votes to keep Māori seats
Horizons Regional Council has affirmed its two Māori constituencies for the 2025 election.
Sustainable land use initiative tracking well
Partnership between the Government, the council and landowners pays dividends.
Living memorial takes root: Over 5000 plants transform Mount Stewart
'It’s a special project and one that will be close to home for many.'
New book tells the story of the Living Wage in NZ
Are you getting paid $27.80 an hour?
Central District's new police commander welcomed with pōwhiri
The pōwhiri was attended by Ngāti Ruanui representatives, police and local students.
'Yellow gold' price starts to bite
A butter shortage and increased costs is making life tough for bakers.
Leonie Hapeta: Why I voted against Palmy having a Māori ward
Opinion: "Māori should not be treated differently to anyone else." - Hapeta
Malnourished puppies found beside river now thriving
Four malnourished puppies rescued near Ohakune are doing well under Rukmini Vadke's care.