Students on a natural high
Stage Challenge demands dedication
Jets look strong heading into finals
The Manawatu Jets made sure the Taranaki Mountain Airs finished the season on a sour note with a 104-77 win.
Masseur found guilty
A Palmerston North masseur accused of inappropriately touching a client in March 2008 has today been found guilty of indecent assault.
'It's a river - not a drain'
Fonterra has been accused of using the Mangatainoka River as its own private drain.
Mixed bag of weather
The weather in Palmerston North will be a mixed bag of showers and fine spells this weekend.
Warring clubs head for court
The chances of a happy ending in the long-running Club Palmerston saga have been dealt a blow.
Sanson Market site sold
Sanson could lose its market after the site where it trades was sold by the district council.
Booze-free campaign gathers steam
An international campaign to give up alcohol for three months is gaining momentum in New Zealand.
Plan to develop park
Bidding farewell
Time to graduate
The head of Awatapu College's Maori department had strong support when she graduated from Massey University yesterday.
Coach Hunt mulls contract
With another year at the helm of Central Districts likely, coach Alan Hunt is looking to bring through the next generation of players.
Red Sox to be tested
It doesn't get any easier for Red Sox-Manawatu in the Western Premiership.
Exciting times ahead for Singer
Kara slices 33 seconds off record
Hagan helps ignite Jets
The arrival of American point guard Chris Hagan has seen the Manawatu Jets firing on all cylinders.
TSB slashes rates
TSB Bank is the latest to join the frenzied slashing of fixed home loan rates, but the majority of mortgage holders are still left in the cold.
Farmers fear for payments
Farmers are worried they could miss payments worth $30m after NZ Dairies went into receivership yesterday.
Bridgecorp man jailed
Kara Hurring guilty
Gumboot sales mirrors boom
Soaring gumboot sales in an Invercargill store have set a national sales record and show the "positive mood" of farming in Southland.
Media's job is to question the PM
Are political reporters in New Zealand becoming more aggressive towards Prime Minister John Key, or is he simply blowing things out of proportion?
Council turns off young citizens
Time needs to be taken to ensure young people care about decisions made by council.
Editorial: When, not if
University stays true to its heritage
Capital Connection appears doomed
It looks like it could be the end of the line for the Capital Connection.
Field day explains trees on farms
Farmers are get to some tips on how to use land wisely and make the most of trees.
Pregnant cows at risk when moved
Dairy farmers should take particular care when planning to transport cows in their third trimester of pregnancy, says DairyNZ's development team leader for animal husbandry, Nita Harding.
Expert warns of pork disease risk
Pork import talks urged
Making dreams a reality
Two United States students are keen to get home, to start businesses in mead and heritage tomatoes
End of the line
From next month the Overlander train will not stop at several small towns in the lower North Island.
She wants to go faster and faster
She trains 11 times a week and runs competitively every Saturday.
Comedy moves at cracking pace
Mother's Day Series
Soft-shoe shuffle reeks of history
There's a wee patch of Scotland in Palmerston North, as reporter Lee Matthews finds at Scottish Country Dancing, and it keeps members fit and on their toes.
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Manawatu Diary May 17 - 23
Your guide to what's happening in Manawatu this week.
Vamp's tale unsatisfying
Good acting and direction is ultimately let down by a poor plot in Tim Burton's Dark Shadows.
Dishes lacking wow factor
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Students on a natural high.
Years of ballet and jazz lessons are put to use in one school's entry in the Manawatu Stage Challenge 2012.
