Cost of online voting cancels trial
0 min ago Nine councils, including Palmerston North, abandon trial scheduled for 2019 local body elections.
Sign farms scrapped
3:35 PM But no immediate replacement through which Palmerston North community groups can advertise.
Story behind Stairway of Tanē shared
Popular Palmerston North stairway recognises Tāne Mahuta's achievements and the spirit of active living.
Scientist slams lake cleanup 'scam'
Prominent freshwater ecologist says a plan to use carp and mussels to clean up polluted lake will do anything but.
Passing on Sunday knowledge
As Carly Thomas continues to tame her unruly garden, she learns how tips were passed through the generations.
Housing complex transformed
The first set of brand new Palmerston North City Council flats at Papaioea Place are taking shape.
Mental health ward given priority
Wait for word on "urgent" project, and longer wait for acute services block at Palmerston North Hospital.
Five-day wait until sex offender moved
Corrections officials knew man with criminal history was in motel around children, but didn't immediately act.
Couple chalked up decades of teaching
Husband-and-wife teachers Kevin and Sandy Brown have taught their last classes. They're retiring at last.
Going the distance
Hunterville's lime running track will soon have 10 fitness stations where pupils can do exercises.
Book dives into prolific artist's life
Carly Thomas' study of Bruce Rennie delves into his devotion to his craft.
Fisherman's body believed found
Police believe a body found in the Waipawa River is missing fisherman Peter Koziol.
Manawatū CanTeen closing down
The branch, which supports more than 100 young cancer patients, will close on Wednesday.
Christmas lunches not hard to come by
Grab a Christmas cracker and a joke, tuck in and share the spirit of the season.
No 'taking the edge off' in 2019
OPINION: I started looking forward to drink o'clock a bit too much in the past year.
Manawatū's growing list of legends
OPINION: It is not often that we recognise or talk about how our time in a place has helped to shape who we are, until now.
Chairman's outburst nothing new
OPINION: Horizons Regional Council chairman Bruce Gordon has turned on staff at his own organisation.
Broken bones fail to keep pair off course
OPINION: Manawatū golfing legends don't let a few knocks and bumps keep them away from the sport.
Passing on Sunday knowledge
As Carly Thomas continues to tame her unruly garden, she learns how tips were passed through the generations.
No 'taking the edge off' in 2019
OPINION: I started looking forward to drink o'clock a bit too much in the past year.
Three paths lead to Te Manawa
Three people who share history are exhibiting in the same space at the same time.
