
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.