Boys' High too good for St Pat's
4:26 PM The Palmerston North Boys’ High School first XV completed a shutout of St Patrick’s College Wellington in the capital.
Manawatū house prices selling miles above values
The average Feilding house is worth $415,000, but the average selling price is $690,000.
Small emergency services want rates
Having regional council collecting money for lifeguards and search and rescue would mean fewer sausages sizzles and more equipment.
Long Term plan submitters support the redevelopment of the Foxton Pool
The Horowhenua District Council heard from people who submitted on its Long Term Plan on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday as part of its public consultation.
Nurse laid-off in lockdown nets vindication at Employment Relations Authority
Donna Isaacson started her own clinic after Triton Hearing made her redundant citing Covid challenges. The ERA has ruled it an unfair dismissal.
Club rugby not just about the players' wants
Why did the Manawatū rugby union change 135 years of habit by giving senior teams an unprecedented Saturday off last weekend?
'They don't want us at the table'
Rārite Mātaki says he warned Manawatū council that stalling Māori ward decision would damage relationship with marae.
Eye-watering amount spent on Arena should be reaping more rewards
One of the appealing items on the ‘''to-do list'' is the money set aside for new noise measuring equipment. This equipment is used to monitor noise levels in response to complaints.
Pineapple paradise to Palmerston Press
After several years the carefree island life came to an end when Norman was summoned back to Palmerston North and the Manawatū Standard.
Turbine blades tilt for testing journey to the ridges above Palmerston North
"Blade runner" to the rescue after tight corners and a washed-out road challenged engineers working on a multi-million-dollar wind farm.
A seriously cool beachfront first home
The high winds of the rugged west coast had to be carefully factored into plans for this 100sqm home, which has just won an NZIA award.
Man was painting 'stop' signals when fatal crash with train occurred
The wreckage is gone but a thick spray of white paint, coating rail tracks, a fence and power pole, hint at the velocity and violence of the impact.
Church still tries to preserve All Saints
An appeal has been made to allow altering and strengthening work on the historic Palmerston North landmark.
Death remains unexplained three months later
His body was found on a summer's day in Palmerston North's busiest park, yet his death remains a puzzle.
Jets back on home court
A return to Palmerston North this weekend will be a welcome relief for the Manawatū basketballers, as they take on the Otago Nuggets.
'Stop drinking the Kool-Aid'
Anglican minister challenges Christians to get informed and speak up about conflict in Palestine.
Māori wards get support in Horowhenua, wider Manawatū
Overwhelming numbers of people say they want Māori wards in wider Manawatū, but disagree on how they should be structured.
Club rugby not just about the players' wants
Why did the Manawatū rugby union change 135 years of habit by giving senior teams an unprecedented Saturday off last weekend?
Eye-watering amount spent on Arena should be reaping more rewards
One of the appealing items on the ‘''to-do list'' is the money set aside for new noise measuring equipment. This equipment is used to monitor noise levels in response to complaints.
Pineapple paradise to Palmerston Press
After several years the carefree island life came to an end when Norman was summoned back to Palmerston North and the Manawatū Standard.
Māori ward in Manawatū only path to democracy
EDITORIAL: Eleven Pākehā speaking for Māori is not where any local body authority should be, not this year or in two years time.
Empowerment key to health reforms
Our national health system, like a good coach, should have a blue-sky goal of making itself largely redundant.
Radio station jokes about sexual harassment in job ad
A North Island radio station, owned by Iain Stables, has been criticised for joking about its “sexual harassment Sundays" in a job advert.
Vanilla-poached quince with creamy rice pudding
This is the kind of comforting dessert I would love to be served.
Quince (or apple) tarte tatin
Using quince results in a stunning amber colour and unique flavour that pairs well with the caramel.
