
Man who indecently assaults girls minimises offending

Kym Joffre Skinner tried to explain away parts of his offending. A judge says it shows a lack of desire to change.
Tangi Utikere gets his feet under basement desk in Parliament

But the Palmerston North MP will look to get his head above the parapet as he settles into national politics.
First community meal of the year feeds hundreds

It was the Legacy Church's first community meal of 2021, and more than 200 people arrived hungry and in need of a home-cooked meal.
Medal haul for martial arts club

A Manawatū martial arts club for people with special needs is winning national titles.
Covid-19 lockdown with ex-partner ends with assaults, damage

Tangaroa Te Whaiti De Thiery assaulted his ex-partner and smashed up her property, while being forced to live together during lockdown.
Police continue to investigate possible new cold case leads

Feilding man Bevan Wright went missing 13 years ago this month. His disappearance has proved a mystery.
Motorbike slips from Desert Rd

A motorcyclist is injured after their bike slipped off the Desert Rd near Waiouru Military Camp.
Motorists to keep following yellow-flecked road

The remains of a paint spill will stay on a Palmerston North street, after officials decided removing it could damage the busy commuter route's pavement.
Interclub wins for Takaro and Johnston Park

Takaro held off a late challenge to become the new Manawatū men’s interclub champions.
Child rapist declined release

John Robert Alexander Innes, who raped a girl repeatedly over five years, has been declined parole.
Manawatū cricket history detailed in ex-players' new book

Manawatū's cricket history is unveiled in a new book ahead of this week's celebrations.
For the love of cricket

Clean-bowled at a young age, Brannavan Gnanalingam's passion for the gentleman's game has only grown over the years.
Memory Lane: Rumage through old photos reveals history of early bus service
A stumble across an old photo album has revealed details of the district's early bus services.
Stewart's profile rises above a year to forget

Most of us enjoy Twenty20 cricket and would love to have 20-20 eyesight. But as for the 2020 year in sport, to quote Hilary Barry, it can ''b..... off”.
Manawatū rugby needs uplift to keep doubters at bay

OPINION: In such turbulent times, there is always a risk the blacks suits at New Zealand Rugby will get jumpy and a team losing each week by 40 could end up as road kill.
Manawatū shearer convicted for attacking partner and step-daughter

Joseph Simeon will serve five months' home detention for swinging ex-partner by hair and kicking her daughter.
Prawn cocktail

Elevate that guilty pleasure with a few ingenious ingredients and the biggest tiger prawns you can find.
Al pastor with pineapple salsa

These shepherd-style pork tacos are ideal for hot Kiwi summers. Just give yourself a bit of time to let the meat marinate.