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Manawatu summer forecast: mix weather likely
Manawatu Guardian

Manawatu summer forecast: mix weather likely

02 Dec 10:57 PM
Diabetes trust opens doors for awareness
Manawatu Guardian

Diabetes trust opens doors for awareness

04 Nov 12:51 AM

Manager Marie Torr said the open day will raise awareness about diabetes.

Fun-filled camp empowers young diabetics
Manawatu Guardian

Fun-filled camp empowers young diabetics

21 Oct 09:01 PM

Campers learned about diabetes while forming friendships in a supportive, fun environment.

Foxton's Moutoa Pony Club coach wins NZ's top coaching award
Manawatu Guardian

Foxton's Moutoa Pony Club coach wins NZ's top coaching award

07 Oct 08:35 PM

Moutoa Pony Club head coach Kate Lattey says she enjoys seeing kids grow their skills.

From Levin and Palmy to New York for chamber music band
Manawatu Guardian

From Levin and Palmy to New York for chamber music band

03 Oct 09:00 PM

The local chamber music band will perform at the iconic international venue next year.

Niwa predicts drier weather for Manawatū
Manawatu Guardian

Niwa predicts drier weather for Manawatū

30 Sep 07:57 AM

Manawatū residents can expect warmer days with a 55% chance of above-average temperatures.

Locally written and produced play raises money for Alzheimers Manawatū
Manawatu Guardian

Locally written and produced play raises money for Alzheimers Manawatū

26 Sep 08:12 PM

The funds will support Levin Marion Kennedy Club’s programmes.

Kita Mean Q+A: Drag, RuPaul and cats
Manawatu Guardian

Kita Mean Q+A: Drag, RuPaul and cats

23 Sep 01:56 AM

Kita Mean discusses being read by RuPaul, the importance of drag and more.

Game development industry gets a boost with new event
Manawatu Guardian

Game development industry gets a boost with new event

10 Sep 04:00 PM

The event aims to improve gender equality in the gaming development industry.

Central District's new police commander welcomed with pōwhiri
Manawatu Guardian

Central District's new police commander welcomed with pōwhiri

26 Aug 04:14 AM

The pōwhiri was attended by Ngāti Ruanui representatives, police and local students.

Daybreaker Rally returns to Manawatū
Manawatu Guardian

Daybreaker Rally returns to Manawatū

22 Aug 01:00 AM

The fourth event of the New Zealand Rally Championship series is a 192km circuit.

New hub for Sport Manawatū
Manawatu Guardian

New hub for Sport Manawatū

16 Aug 05:00 PM

Sport Manawatū's new facility was blessed by Rangitāne iwi representatives.

Salvation Army brass bands to play in Levin
Manawatu Guardian

Salvation Army brass bands to play in Levin

06 Aug 10:00 PM

Five Salvation Army brass bands are joining forces for an afternoon of music.

Chilly mornings and rainfall expected for Palmerston North
Manawatu Guardian

Chilly mornings and rainfall expected for Palmerston North

05 Aug 12:02 AM

The Niwa seasonal outlook looks at trends in New Zealand's weather patterns.

Chilly mornings and rainfall expected for Stratford
Manawatu Guardian

Chilly mornings and rainfall expected for Stratford

02 Aug 02:26 AM

The Niwa seasonal outlook looks at trends in New Zealand's weather patterns.

Celebration of fandoms coming to palmy
Manawatu Guardian

Celebration of fandoms coming to palmy

28 Jul 10:00 PM

This is the fourth year Armageddon has come to Palmerston North.

Mewington's Book Shoppe turns 1
Manawatu Guardian

Mewington's Book Shoppe turns 1

24 Jul 06:00 AM

The first year of being in business was celebrated with cupcakes and store-wide discounts.

Carvings on display at Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom
Manawatu Guardian

Carvings on display at Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom

23 Jul 02:04 AM

Live carving sessions are running each Thursday.

SPCA programme helps owners desex cats
Manawatu Guardian

SPCA programme helps owners desex cats

04 Jul 10:31 PM

With half of the vouchers already booked, people are encouraged to get in quick.

Heavy rain in outlook for lower North Island
Manawatu Guardian

Heavy rain in outlook for lower North Island

03 Jul 06:00 PM

Niwa's report covers the outlook for the lower North Island over the next three months.

New payment to help drought-affected communities
Manawatu Guardian

New payment to help drought-affected communities

01 Jul 05:00 AM

The Rural Assistance Payments are available to 38 districts across the country.

Top placings for Palmy student at Smokefreerockquest
Manawatu Guardian

Top placings for Palmy student at Smokefreerockquest

01 Jul 01:50 AM

Stellar Talauta claimed first and second placings with her original waiata.

Gold awards handed to Palmerston North students
Manawatu Guardian

Gold awards handed to Palmerston North students

25 Jun 10:00 PM

Three young women completed the awards programme at the highest standard.

Thinking caps required for fundraiser quiz
Manawatu Guardian

Thinking caps required for fundraiser quiz

24 Jun 02:34 AM

All proceeds will go towards the April 2025 trip to Japan.

Warmer June, less rain for lower North Island
Manawatu Guardian

Warmer June, less rain for lower North Island

06 Jun 03:00 AM

The latest Niwa outlook report covers what's expected over the next three months.

KSM for Rongotea's deputy fire chief officer
Royals

KSM for Rongotea's deputy fire chief officer

02 Jun 05:00 PM

'Everyone I’ve worked with deserves this award but I feel very humbled.'

Foxton woman's sport and surf service recognised
Royals

Foxton woman's sport and surf service recognised

02 Jun 05:00 PM

Joss Urbahn has spent 40-plus years dedicating her time to squash and surf lifesaving.

Canadian and American speedway drivers coming to town
Manawatu Guardian

Canadian and American speedway drivers coming to town

11 Feb 09:00 PM

The international drivers will race at different tracks across the North Island.

Youthline in desperate need of funds
Manawatu Guardian

Youthline in desperate need of funds

03 Nov 09:00 PM

Youthline Central North Island relies on third-party funding.

Boxing success for Palmerston North students
Manawatu Guardian

Boxing success for Palmerston North students

03 Nov 07:00 AM

Boys all place in top three of their respective categories at Golden Gloves competition.

Christmas tunes coming to Palmy
Manawatu Guardian

Christmas tunes coming to Palmy

03 Nov 05:00 AM

130 local tamariki will perform in the choir.

Vintage and pre-loved fashion market returning to town
Manawatu Guardian

Vintage and pre-loved fashion market returning to town

01 Nov 09:00 PM

Founder Katy Pakinga says the market was really popular last time it came to Palmy.

Holdens rolling into Palmerston North
Manawatu Guardian

Holdens rolling into Palmerston North

20 Mar 04:55 AM

The 17th annual Holden Nationals event is coming to Palmerston North.

Manawatū student selected for NZ volleyball training squad
Manawatu Guardian

Manawatū student selected for NZ volleyball training squad

02 Mar 06:00 PM

Jassharr Lackey is part of the Volleyball NZ Junior Men's training squad until 2024.

Lots planned to celebrate Palmerston North's local history
Manawatu Guardian

Lots planned to celebrate Palmerston North's local history

20 Feb 12:13 AM

The Manawatū River is one of the main themes of Local History Week this year.

Velvet Star coming to Palmerston North
Manawatu Guardian

Velvet Star coming to Palmerston North

19 Feb 10:34 PM

Velvet Star will play their first-ever gig in Palmerston North.

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