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From humble beginnings

Storm boss used to hold stop-go signs in Manawatu

Bart Campbell has done rather well for a Palmerston North lad who held stop-go signs on the road for Higgins contractors.
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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'

marijuana 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.

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

New Zealand Defence Force

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 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

Johnny Leota

Leota back in Samoa jersey

From Turbos to test match triumphs, the midfielder's skills are in big demand

Too big to swallow?

Meridian Energy building 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 of New Zealand dollar notes

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

cycling generic 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

cigarette

'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

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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.

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Film deserving of selection

Kon-Tiki
M, 2hr 5min
Reviewed by Peter Lampp.

 

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Johnson seeks out justice

Snitch
M, 2hr 5min
Reviewed by Jimmy Ellingham.

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Big-name stars fail to boost mediocre Gambit

Gambit
M, 1hr 45min
Reviewed by Katy Breheny.

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Good Taste

Meatless at mealtimes

A bit of creativity is needed to produce vegetarian meals, but there’s no shortage of tasty ingredients.

Lifestyle

Apple options aplenty

Fruit trees for home gardens, are getting smaller and smaller.

Midweek Magazine

Inside justice

A day's proceeding in Manawatu Prison.

Arts on Friday

On a dark and stormy night

The scene is set for an Agatha Christie whodunit in Pahiatua and Feilding.

Bright Young Things

Students score cool science trip

Science isn’t just science. It’s used in business, engineering and technology. It’s a big thing.

Wednesday profile

Friendship factor a powerful glue

Not a "stuck-up twinset and pearls lot."

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