From humble beginnings
Storm boss used to hold stop-go signs in Manawatu
Van driver critical
Mechanical issue may have caused crash
Palmerston North removal van driver left with critical head injuries after Hawke's Bay crash.
'Revisit drug laws'
Palmerston North MP Iain Lees-Galloway wants Parliament to consider decriminalising cannabis.
Mayor wants fluoridation review
Palmerston North mayor wants review over dumping of fluoridation in city water.
Vexatious litigant to pay $11k costs
James Reid's latest attempt to challenge a court ruling has been thrown out.
July opening mooted for bar
The owners of Malbas have decided to split the defunct bar into two.
Mechanical issue may have caused crash
Melbourne Storm boss from humble beginnings
Fiat/Chrysler shake-up a plus for consumers
Vexatious litigant to pay $11k costs
EcoSport's a Goa, but NZ must wait
Higham chases regular junior All Whites spot
Malbas bar, offshoot look to July opening
Army searches for local 'terrorists'
Recycling proposal under fire
Proposed extension of recycling services to nearly all Manawatu District the hot topic for Annual Plan hearings.
Honour for top academic
Volcano expert formally honoured as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
Rail history goes on the market
Woodville wants a walkway
Army search for 'terrorists'
An army base has sprung up outside Pahiatua, but visitors shouldn't expect to get through the gates without being searched - just in case they're terrorists.
From humble beginnings
Bart Campbell has done rather well for a Palmerston North lad who held stop-go signs on the road for Higgins contractors.
Higham chases All Whites spot
Manawatu's Dale Higham won't be going to Turkey as just a tourist next month.
No easy points for PN Marist
Feilding rider Sergent shines in Giro d'Italia
Leota back in Samoa jersey
From Turbos to test match triumphs, the midfielder's skills are in big demand
Too big to swallow?
Is Meridian Energy, the next SOE set to be listed and with a book value of $5 billion, too big for retail investors to digest?
Insurers defend long waits
Canterbury insurers are failing to meet their own post-earthquake rebuild targets, blaming "unforeseen" problems for the delays.
Sales failures prompt warning
Freezing your financial identity
Reserve Bank 'should intervene'
Economist Ganesh Nana wants the Reserve Bank to intervene in foreign exchange markets for as long as it takes to bring the kiwi dollar down.
Sergent shines in Giro d'Italia
A few years ago it would have been a miracle if three New Zealanders lined up for a grand tour, let alone for the same team.
Editorial: The strong arm of the law
The findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority investigation into the 2007 Urewera raids amounted to a mixed report card for our law enforcement.
Same stadium, same shame
'Church and state' defines debate
'Softly, softly' best approach
On the face of it, local moves to create "clear-air zones" in and around The Square seem limp next to a proposal to ban smokers from some Wellington streets and fine those who breach the bylaw.
Things from days gone by
In the first of the Manawatu Standard's weekly series "What I Do", Faye Lougher talks to Bert Inteman, owner of a quirky antique and secondhand shop in Palmerston North.
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.
In the mood for Glenn
Friendship factor a powerful glue
Inside justice
While some prison inmates are rehabilitated, others continue offending on the inside.
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Manawatu Diary May 23-29
Your guide to what's happening in Manawatu this week.
Meatless at mealtimes
A bit of creativity is needed to produce vegetarian meals, but there’s no shortage of tasty ingredients.
On a dark and stormy night
The scene is set for an Agatha Christie whodunit in Pahiatua and Feilding.
Students score cool science trip
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