Attack and conquer
International soldiers take up arms in Wairoa
Man killed in house fire
A man is his 30's has been killed in a house fire in Ohakune this morning.
Schools join dairy boycott
Manawatu secondary schools have mounted a campaign to rid their communities of legal highs.
Council unfazed by quake rating
Palmerston North's city council building has been added to the list of earthquake-prone buildings.
Racist leaflet shocks recipients
A pamphlet spouting racist rhetoric has been delivered to Palmerston North letterboxes.
Witnesses lying, says accused
A former Palmerston North mayoral candidate has accused two people - one a court bailiff he allegedly assaulted - of lying under oath.
Sentencing delayed for rapist
A Palmerston North rapist's case has been referred to the High Court so a sentence of preventative detention can be considered.
Killed motorcyclist asked to slow down
A man riding pillion behind a drunk, helmetless Shannon motorcyclist punched him in the ribs in an attempt to get him to slow down.
Rare Tararua visit for prime minister
Driver admits role in crash
Native fish given a helping fin
Native fish are being given a helped through the use of fish ladders across the Manawatu catchment.
So near, yet so far for Foreman
Rob Foreman is back home from South Africa but still no closer to wearing the Hurricanes jersey.
YoungHeart faces potential overhaul
YoungHeart Manawatu may cease to exist, but board intends to focus all of efforts on the youth team.
Boys struggle to build momentum
Top-level football vital - Flynn
Keeping the wheels spinning
It takes a lot of travel to become a BMX rider from Manawatu worthy of gracing a world championships.
Hope to resume export soon
Officials are working ''around the clock'' to resolve a block preventing our meat entering China.
Nationalised housing 'disgrace'
Government may transfer stock from poorly performing Housing Corporation to other social housing providers.
Winning the work gender battle
Tailoring prices to the individual
Accessory based on firm footing
Entrepreneur who shows up to an outdoor wedding in hot new heels is inspired by a backwards topple.
No way to stimulate train patronage
The last thing Palmerston North railway station needed was another reason for people not to ride the train.
Preloading culture entrenched
Thanks to watered-down alcohol reform legislation, it has been left to police to deal with preloaders.
Final red card looked inevitable
Class divide for rest homes
Hospital wait too long by anyone's standards
Precisely how long Levin man John Cornell spent waiting for treatment at Palmerston North Hospital's emergency department is not clear, but be it seven hours or nine, it was too long.
Friendship factor a powerful glue
Long-lasting friendships have been forged over the years.
Old tapes roll for the record
One year ago a Palmerston North man began the process of archiving the city's musical history.
Young poet lets imagination run free
Preened, pampered for big show
In the mood for Glenn
The Glenn Miller Orchestra is coming to Palmerston North.
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