Prison meth smuggler jailed
Peter Tregoweth managed to get 40g of meth into Manawatū Prison, but claimed he found it while being strip searched.
Boys' High claim Grammar's scalp
The Palmerston North Boys’ High School first XV will have a spring in their step heading into their first white jersey game.
Mob boss' story under more scrutiny
Mongrel Mob boss' claims of peacefully kicking members out of the gang refuted by gang expert.
Some mayors sceptical of councils' review
Review of local government needed after reforms have already happened.
House of Goth: Palmy's infamous punk squat
Walls turned into art, a trebuchet in the front yard and a totem pole made of metal, wood and cow bones - welcome to the House of Goth.
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.
