Four Seasons in harmony in Jersey Boys tale
5:11 PM The strength of Act Three Productions’ showing of Jersey Boys lies with its four powerful front men.
'We can fix this if we work together'
Community worker says youth who attacked family-owned business in Downtown food court are disconnected from society and looking for a place to belong.
The day barbed wire and batons lined Cuba Street
For a week in the winter of 1981, Palmerston North was the centre of the rugby world.
Smalltown bistro forging a big reputation
The Sprague family has brought an urban sense for hospitality and dining to Dannevirke, and the locals are loving it.
Mayor and deputy face-off again in Manawatū District
Helen Worboys, who is seeking a third term as mayor, is going head-to-head with Shane Casey.
Big guns back for crucial Cyclones game
A win against Wellington this weekend could help stave off relegation.
Rangitīkei mayor challenged by three candidates
Three-term mayor Andy Watson has a fight on his hands, while new blood looms as five councillors call it a day.
A life of 'double looks' : Teen tap dancing around expectations
Built like a rugby player but with a passion for ballet and tap, Kaea Rakatairi-Paul is no stranger to smashing stereotypes.
Two Horizons councillors confirmed before election
Two electorates will not be contested due to having one nomination each, but many incumbents will have to fight for their positions.
Three-way battle for Horowhenua mayoralty
Incumbent Bernie Wanden faces challenge from two current councillors, with plenty of candidates challenging for other council positions.
Massey job cut proposal a 'slap in the face'
Staff are shocked at a proposal to disestablish about 150 jobs, a move announced during the university's staff wellbeing week.
Up against the best of hip-hop
A NZ duo who won gold qualifying them for the hip-hop world champs is doing the mahi to get themselves to Portugal.
Fresh start works wonders for Schwencke
Leif Schwencke says his spot in the Turbos happened by accident. But he's making a good fist of his opportunity.
Rail between regions on politicians' agendas
Inquiry into inter-regional rail travel to look at dead routes, better services and chances to reduce emissions.
Four-way battle for Tararua District mayor
The announcement of Tararua District Council's candidates for the 2022 elections sees an array of new faces enter the fray.
Hard grind went into Kerr's gold
High jumper Hamish Kerr bears fond memories of his three years in Palmerston North.
David Trimble is partly responsible for why I never knew war
His role in helping to create the Good Friday Agreement ended a war and changed Northern Ireland forever. Those of my age are evidence of this.
'Motorsport literally saved my life'
When Manawatū Car Club driver Gerald Watson suffered a devastating heart attack while racing, he was lucky to be in the right place at the right time.
'Strategic ambiguity' on Taiwan is dead in the water
The war in Ukraine has complicated matters in Taiwan, as it now looks all but certain that the US would not directly intervene if China invades.
James Lovelock's death a giant blow to climate science
James Lovelock, the environmental scientist whose Gaia theory sees the Earth as an imperilled self-regulating organism, died on his 103rd birthday.
Important reading and writing questions for author and farmer Tim Saunders
The fifth generation Manawau farmer and author takes a notepad out into the fields so he can jot down ideas.
Manawatū Hospitality Awards winners announced
Little Savanna in Palmerston North takes out big prize and four categories.
An affordable beach house between river, sea and spy base
Stuart Douce realised he could not afford to live by the sea in Wellington - so he looked further afield.
The secret to good poutine in Aotearoa is, well, a secret
It's a simple Canadian dish of fries, gravy and cheese curds - but there's more of an art form to it than you might think.
Kiwis selling off lockdown purchases and trying to ditch their dogs
Trade Me listings for sewing, scrapbooking and gym equipment are up 19% to 28%, and the number of dogs listed for adoption is up by over a third.
