Recovery from Covid-19 may be a marathon not a sprint
OPINION: Running a second marathon when not recovered from the first isn't wise, neither is getting too excited about our post-coronavirus recovery.
School lunch charity hungry for help
A charity that makes thousands of lunches for schoolchildren is calling on businesses to help it stay afloat.
Minister briefing reveals raw deal
Unregistered raw milk providers are depleting Government coffers of $70,000 each year, according to minister briefing.
Toddler making strides towards mobility
Five months after her broken body was cut from a car wreck, Avery Sinclair is working hard to find her feet.
Travel agency not signed up to industry association rules about refunds
An industry body says travel agencies bonded to its collective protections would be better able to refund parents out of pocket after school trips were canned amid the coronavirus crisis.
Palmerston North painter wins regional competition
A pixelated painting of a woman taking a selfie has tickled the fancy of judges in a battle for artistic supremacy.
Woman sick of parcel pilfering pursues mail thief
Greer Dorne cornered a woman stealing mail from her neighbour, then followed her through Levin.
Unbeaten Old Boys-Marist happy to fly under the radar
The third-placed team are nipping hard at the heels of also-unbeaten Feilding and Varsity in the Manawatū men's club rugby competition.
College men knock over High School
The College men have carried on their good start to the Manawatū club season, knocking over one of the other title contenders.
‘Golden buzzer’ moment highlight of youth production
REVIEW: The Little Mermaid Jr can’t help but become “catch of the day”, as live theatre returns from exile.
Cross-country running season in full swing
Athletes are gearing up for the Manawatū Wanganui Cross-Country Championships.
Manawatū cafe sells its 200,000th cream horn
A small-town eatery is earning a big reputation for its signature treat.
Car fires blaze overnight
Two fires destroy vehicles in Marton and Palmerston North, within three hours of each other.
Freshwater exemptions for vegetables criticised
A National MP says granting exemptions to new freshwater standards shows the rules are not fit for purpose.
Attempt to gag out-of-pocket parents
A travel agency that arranges overseas school trips is trying to silence parents fighting for refunds from cancelled tours.
Boy shuns mother after she sexually offends against him
The young child is also concerned for his siblings' safety.
Cat psychic on the cards as search for Rodney continues
A dumped store cat hasn't been seen for weeks as searchers consider saying hello to the other side.
Recovery from Covid-19 may be a marathon not a sprint
OPINION: Running a second marathon when not recovered from the first isn't wise, neither is getting too excited about our post-coronavirus recovery.
Kylee Guy interview a good get that needed more
OPINION: The Sunday show did well to secure an exclusive interview, but where was the follow up?
Freedom of religion, as it should be
OPINION: Energy is better spent creating spiritual spaces where we are welcome, than protesting against those where we are not.
Culture shock for Polynesian pathfinder in racist Aussie league
OPINION: Olsen Filipaina's introduction to sport in Australia is a horror story of bullying at its worst.
Careful with the whistle
OPINION: Pointing the finger at Asian nations over coronavirus risk out of line with case trends in other countries.
‘Golden buzzer’ moment highlight of youth production
REVIEW: The Little Mermaid Jr can’t help but become “catch of the day”, as live theatre returns from exile.
Centrepoint Theatre to focus on Kiwi shows
People need some light relief from the outside world, theatre manager Kate Louise Elliott says.
Volunteering's romantic reward
A generous driver's kindness paid off when days spent ferrying hospital patients between Palmerston North and Dannevirke led to love.
Life-changing trike out of reach
A new trike would make a world of difference for a six-year old boy with a chromosome disorder, but the $8000 price tag is slightly out of reach.
Fair go, Air New Zealand
Rarely has there been an episode of the enduring series where so many viewers had a vested interest in getting a satisfying answer.
