
Vestiges of democracy lost in health reform

Public health meetings provided enough information for parents to advocate for change.
Pandemic changes where Manawatū gets down to work

A year after lockdown, 77 per cent of Manawatū businesses have staff who regularly work from home.
Winning greyhound tests positive for meth

Zipping Sarah had a bit more zip than usual. The cause would soon become evident.
Paddling together and individually

Manawatū teen Tui-Aroha Fransen knows celebrating individual cultural identity is still a crucial part of working together.
GPS tracking shows gang president near killing site

The reason a Manawatū gang president is struggling to remember what happened the night a member was killed is because he’s woven a web of lies, the Crown says.
Play policy aims to encourage fun for all

The Palmerston North City Council will encourage residents to be playful.
Do the work or lose the charm

Thirty-six Feilding buildings have until 2028 to be seismic strengthened or demolished. Ken Smith is among the first to strengthen his building, and urges others to do the same.
'Bed bug attack' closes three huts on Great Walk

The discovery of bed bugs at DOC huts on the Whanganui Journey come after an earlier outbreak on Stewart Island.
Derby clash pits together two sides from opposite ends of the table

High-flying Massey face struggling North End in men's Federation League football this weekend.
Community fights to save war memorial hall

The Foxton War Memorial Hall houses lots of history and memories; a group of locals are determined to save it from being sold.
Murder charge laid over death of Manawatū Prison inmate

Twenty-nine-year-old man due to appear in court following the fatal assault of Bradley King in February.
Freyberg want to go to next level
Freyberg coach Potene Paewai says they have been competitive, now he would like to start getting wins.
Book explores richly-layered history of boer war

The two nations displayed an adaptability in the fight against the common Boer foe which differentiated them from the tradition-bound British, although the limited training of many Kiwi soldiers did them no favours.
Halfback from the hills could have reached greater rugby heights

When Donny McCaskie played his 100th game of rugby for Manawatū, there wasn't a hint of the feat in the newspaper report of 1967.
Medal haul for local athletes

Manawatū athletes were to the fore at last weekend's championships returning home with seven gold, 12 silver and 12 bronze medals.
Queen tribute act find their grove playing rock royalty

A two-hour show packed with all the hits, fast and slow, low and high, is challenging enough, without having to reproduce Freddie’s showmanship, all pulled off in trademark skin-tight clothing.
Public servants' workplace reality a utopian dream for the rest of us

One also can’t help but compare the buoyant Government sector with the plight of businesses who were asked to lock up shop this time last year.
Recipe: Sticky pear & cinnamon baklava slice

Be bold when brushing the filo sheets with butter so to create layers of crispy pastry.
Beetroot, black bean & sesame burgers

The key with vegetable-based burger patties is the layering of flavours, and this tasty dish is stacked with them.
Beetroot, gherkin & apple salad

This is a delightful pink salad with pops of flavour and texture with every bite.
Honey & spice Easter buns

These delicious treats boast flavour hints of Hot Cross Buns with a Cinnamon Bun-inspired construction, resulting in a light, delicately spiced crumb.