John Key visits Dannevirke
Oil protestors greet PM
Pest control U-turn
Horizons has reinstated most of the money it planned to axe from its biodiversity budgets.
Charter school hopefuls outed
A list of organisations interested in running charter schools has been revealed - and it includes churches who want to teach creationism.
Police pursuit through Takaro
A dangerous driver who fled police through Takaro today remains elusive.
'Steal your neighbour's pot'
Card game letting players pretend to be cannabis-dealing kingpins being sold at Toyworld Palmerston North.
Police officer receives honour
Mark Harrison stepped forward again today - this time to receive his Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit insignia.
Oil a sizzling topic
The hot topics at Tararua District Council Annual Plan submission hearings today are oil exploration, pensioner housing and rural rates.
Tag well shows promise
Tag Oil has reported readings of "excellent mud gas" at the Ngapaeruru oil exploration site, 19 kilometres east of Dannevirke last week.
Massey to rejig security
Building charges climbing
Residents want more bus runs
Rangitikei residents vexed by inadequate transport have been offered a reprieve with a new bus, but say runs could still be more regular.
Wilkinson shoots up ranks
Manawatu professional Tim Wilkinson has continued his charge towards a PGA Tour card in 2014.
Massey send clear signal
The heartache of losing last year is the driving force behind Massey University's gun women's team.
Red Sox thrash Feilding
Fitness, pace ends losing run
Small on road to full fitness
All going to plan, Bevan Small will finally be 100 per cent fit next summer.
Housing in hot demand
Tide turns on the flood of people heading to Australia, as more migrants move to Christchurch and Auckland.
Investors urged to ride out waves
After a choppy start, Mighty River Power shares expected to chip higher in next two months.
Elder's grand Solid Energy plans
Blockade: 'Teething issue'
Consent process proving costly
Cafe owner says businesses will fail in the rebuild of Christchurch because of the red tape around consents.
Town revamp plans pleasingly plain
There is much to like about Palmerston North City Council's draft design plans for the central city, which appear smart, thoughtful and thorough.
Farm work adds many extras
What is your perception of a farm worker? The response from those who do not know much about farming is possibly that they are low-skilled, low-waged, and over-worked.
Core functions seem forgotten
No way to stimulate train patronage
Student loan move: Good and bad
Expat Kiwis arrested at the airport for not paying their student loans - now that sounds like a good episode of Border Control.
Breaking with convention
Glossy views of Palmerston North as it could be will soon be out in public, with the city council calling for feedback. Janine Rankin dips into the possibilities.
Friendship factor a powerful glue
Long-lasting friendships have been forged over the years.
Old tapes roll for the record
Students score cool science trip
In the mood for Glenn
The Glenn Miller Orchestra is coming to Palmerston North.
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