Fighting for family and a good cause
12:10 PM Wanting to be around for his family is inspiring Manawatū man Isaac Tupai on a weight-loss and fitness journey.
Motorcycles likely purchased with meth money
Police get custody of motorcycles not owned by, but allegedly controlled by, methamphetamine ring leader.
Why are they mowing a lake?
Technology more commonly used to harvest crops and find fish is being used to improve the health of one of New Zealand's most polluted lakes.
MidCentral's vaccination push slows
There are now 85 per cent of MidCentral Health's eligible population fully vaccinated.
Students learn how to lend a hand
A Covid-19 interruption to fundraising efforts hasn’t stopped a Manawatū school delivering donations to those in need.
'The risk is too high for our people'
A Whanganui iwi leader asks holidaymakers to reconsider plans to visit the region this summer to protect its vulnerable communities from Covid-19.
Covid-19: Digital peasants and the ignorant rich
The new Omicron variant of the Covid-19 virus was discovered last week by scientists in South Africa and Botswana, the only countries in Southern Africa that have the skills and resources to detect a new variant.
Orange glow of uncertainty for arts community
A full house is back on the cards for venues with the introduction of the traffic light system, but it might not be all smooth sailing.
Palmerston North board game hot property
Half the stock for the limited edition of Monopoly has sold within a week of release, luring locals, collectors and even scammers.
Car ploughs through planter boxes
A driver has escaped relatively unscathed after their vehicle smashed into concrete planter boxes in Palmerston North.
State highway blocked after truck rolls
Northbound-traffic from Palmerston North are queueing on SH3 after a truck flipped on its side just before 5pm.
Pub robbed in afternoon heist
Police on the hunt for robber who entered the Palmerston North Trader McKendry's before escaping in a vehicle.
Christmas tree ready for memories
Remembrance trees support hospices while people think of absent friends.
Rangitīkei council sticks with 11 seats, two for Māori wards
The council has decided it will keep 11 councillors plus the mayor, but these will be elected from five wards including two new Māori wards.
Health centre planned after 15-year wait
Ashhurst Health Care opens in April ending a community's wait for their own GP.
Recognition for 'innovation pipeline'
Massey University professor Johan Potgieter has been recognised nationally for his innovation work.
Covid-19: Digital peasants and the ignorant rich
The new Omicron variant of the Covid-19 virus was discovered last week by scientists in South Africa and Botswana, the only countries in Southern Africa that have the skills and resources to detect a new variant.
Cutting coaches adrift in mid-stream not the NZ way
Foster is safe. Search high and low and you'll be hard-pressed to find an All Blacks coach who has been culled mid term.
Stranded assets and fire sales
An article slipped out in the scientific journal ‘Nature Energy’ weeks ago and got little attention, presumably because of the hopeless title. But it’s not innocuous at all. It’s explosive.
Covid margin of error cannot allow for $250 misunderstandings
OPINION: I was stunned my health clinic intended to charge me for a Covid test, and horrified to find out it hadn't only happened to me.
All Blacks can no longer be sitting ducks
No longer can we hope to win test matches against kamikaze opposition without treasuring the ball.
Herb, bean & sundried tomato salad
The base of this recipe is inspired by tabbouleh salad, using butter beans instead of couscous and with the addition of salty sun-dried tomatoes.
Dolmades with lamb & mint
Sometimes I use quinoa in place of rice, other times I make them without mince and add chopped walnuts instead (about ¾ cup).
Rhubarb and strawberry almond cake
The astringent tartness of the rhubarb is perfectly complemented by the sweet perfume of strawberries in this moist-crumb, fruit-heavy cake.
A quick pickled-rhubarb salad
Take a step away from the traditional green, to this one of purple and reds – a vibrant late spring dish.
Life of a second generation strawberry farmer
Sue Hori Te Pa had no intention of taking over her parents' strawberry farm but one moment in the countryside changed all that.
