Road puts native bush at risk
11 min ago Octogenarian farmer is disappointed new Manawatū-Hawke's Bay highway could bulldoze its way through nurtured bushland.
Retirement's $200m boom
5:53 PM Older people is big business in Manawatū and there's no sign the rise in demand for retirement villages is slowing.
Installation rolls onto Railway Land
5:09 PM The six historic train wheels were excavated from a South Island riverbank in the 1990s.
Person hit by car outside school
4:36 PM Police won't give out age of injured person; they are in hospital in a critical condition.
Guy Williams to headline comedy fest
A mix of local and national comedic talent makes up the programme for city comedy jamboree.
Blind horse injured in crash
The horse followed its paddock mate and "seeing-eye mare" out onto the road, where it was hit by a car.
Medal haul for Cairns
Manawatū paddler comes away with three medals from a gruelling week of racing.
Still no justice for Trades hall death
It's been 35 years since Ernie Abbott fatefully picked up the lone suitcase left in the Trades Hall foyer.
Red light on Cobb & Co
People are nostalgic for Cobb & Co, but potential franchisee thinks it's too dated.
Beloved 'Nanny Noa' farewelled
Haerenga Noa Nicholson is remembered as a champion of Māori culture and a mother figure to all.
Lawyer says snitch cannot be trusted
An alleged murderer can only be found guilty if a jury believes the evidence of jailhouse informants, murder trial hears.
Playground almost ready for use
Poor weather has delayed work on Milverton Park play area, but it should be ready soon for eager children.
King's come from behind against Boys' High
Burly Auckland visitors prove too bog a mountain to climb against gutsy Palmerston North Boys' High School.
Moon rises on museum after dark
Te Marama After Dark takes on a new name in a nod to the 50th anniversary since landing on moon.
Guilty verdict impossible
No DNA, no motive and a solid group of alternative suspects. Defence lawyer dismissed Crown case.
Central Palmerston North car crash
Debris was spread across the road after two cars collided in central Palmerston North.
Past taunts come home to roost
Two years ago Labour decried the rising numbers of beneficiaries. So what's the Government doing about the latest increase?
No wonder God wept
OPINION: The English did not win the World Cup final, but somehow the trophy is in their hands.
Cloaks of invisibility
OPINION: Harry Potter has a cloak of invisibility, but it takes a while for older job seekers to realise they're wearing one too.
Comedy series a winner
Mean Mums is a promising new series with Morgana O'Reilly as its key ingredient.
Turbos' step into the unknown
New coach with a history of winning spearheads a team with the heaviest loading of local players since the division 2 days.
Still no justice for Trades hall death
It's been 35 years since Ernie Abbott fatefully picked up the lone suitcase left in the Trades Hall foyer.
Seven days on a drinking boat
Party yacht taking in the sights and sounds of coastal Croatia not a trip for the fainthearted.
An eruption of talent
A combination of classical performers, traditional musicians and dancers made for a compelling afternoon concert.
The 'sport of kings'
From small beginnings, the popularity of horse racing in Manawatū has galloped ahead.
The rise of sobriety
There is a movement against alcohol, with many choosing to actively change their drinking habits.
