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Rescue group tackles stigma around pound dogs
Manawatu Guardian

Rescue group tackles stigma around pound dogs

28 Oct 10:25 PM
Phantom cat barber? Palmy pet owners left mystified by cat-shaving incidents
Manawatu Guardian

Phantom cat barber? Palmy pet owners left mystified by cat-shaving incidents

23 Oct 09:56 PM

A phantom cat barber is on the loose in Palmerston North.

Foxton event aims to raise suicide awareness
Manawatu Guardian

Foxton event aims to raise suicide awareness

20 Oct 06:38 PM

'It’s a day that I really believe in and that’s why I want to see it be successful.'

Heritage bird club thrilled with new cages, plans for bigger events ahead
Manawatu Guardian

Heritage bird club thrilled with new cages, plans for bigger events ahead

08 Oct 06:00 PM

'We are delighted with them,' says Sofianna Kuiti on the new cages for the club's shows.

Lambs at school teach empathy
Manawatu Guardian

Lambs at school teach empathy

25 Sep 11:00 PM

“Lots of them are always keeping an eye out for the lambs."

Cat rescue's quirky shop aids fund for saving lives
Manawatu Guardian

Cat rescue's quirky shop aids fund for saving lives

18 Sep 10:36 PM

A Palmerston North cat rescue is fundraising by selling cat-themed items online

Free haircuts and fun activities planned for Foxton's Te Awahou Mini Fest
Manawatu Guardian

Free haircuts and fun activities planned for Foxton's Te Awahou Mini Fest

17 Sep 06:00 AM

Foxton's Dillon Lamb, aka Dilz, hosts Te Awahou Mini Fest to celebrate his new EP release.

Marching team members celebrate friendship and teamwork ahead of Tattoo
Manawatu Guardian

Marching team members celebrate friendship and teamwork ahead of Tattoo

10 Sep 06:00 AM

Coach Sue Webber says team has trained hard ready to showcase skills at the Tattoo.

Fifteen-year-old speaks on love and service at national speech competition
Manawatu Guardian

Fifteen-year-old speaks on love and service at national speech competition

09 Sep 03:28 AM

"It was a special moment for her,” Selyndah said of her grandmother's pride after her win.

Record grant boosts netball participation and skills across Manawatū
Manawatu Guardian

Record grant boosts netball participation and skills across Manawatū

30 Aug 01:19 AM

'The funding will go across all the programmes we deliver' - Ashleigh Kate

Malnourished puppies found beside river now thriving
Manawatu Guardian

Malnourished puppies found beside river now thriving

24 Aug 10:43 PM

Four malnourished puppies rescued near Ohakune are doing well under Rukmini Vadke's care.

From Levin to the big league: Young footballer's journey
Manawatu Guardian

From Levin to the big league: Young footballer's journey

23 Aug 10:01 PM

The league offers exposure to top coaches and scouts, Jed said.

How blood donors saved Quinn's life during cancer treatment
Manawatu Guardian

How blood donors saved Quinn's life during cancer treatment

15 Aug 03:43 AM

Quinn Hautapu's cancer journey highlights the importance of blood and plasma donations.

Parkinson’s NZ secures $30,000 grant to support local service delivery in Manawatū-Whanganui
Manawatu Guardian

Parkinson’s NZ secures $30,000 grant to support local service delivery in Manawatū-Whanganui

13 Aug 12:18 AM

Parkinson’s NZ received a $30,000 grant from NZ Community Trust for service delivery.

Foxton Clydesdales to make a return
Manawatu Guardian

Foxton Clydesdales to make a return

22 Jul 02:45 AM

"You don’t call it a horse unless it’s a Clydesdale."

Fire and Emergency seeks local Manawatū-Whanganui leaders for advisory roles
Manawatu Guardian

Fire and Emergency seeks local Manawatū-Whanganui leaders for advisory roles

16 Jul 05:00 PM

'We need local people with the networks, knowledge and experience to help us.'

Motherhood captured in shortlisted artwork by Palmerston North artist
Manawatu Guardian

Motherhood captured in shortlisted artwork by Palmerston North artist

01 Jul 05:00 PM

'I am so thrilled it will be seen as part of this prestigious prize exhibition.'

Mountain bike club celebrates $100k grant to improve trails
Manawatu Guardian

Mountain bike club celebrates $100k grant to improve trails

15 May 05:00 PM

Money will be used to develop Arapuke Mountain Bike Park in Palmerston North.

Kāpiti teen 'voice for cadets' in central region
Manawatu Guardian

Kāpiti teen 'voice for cadets' in central region

02 May 10:54 PM

Pyper-Alex Adams appointed to new role in NZ Cadet Forces.

Palmerston North clubs unite for World Tai Chi Day
Manawatu Guardian

Palmerston North clubs unite for World Tai Chi Day

22 Apr 10:19 PM

“It’s quite an extensive programme," Gaylor Thorley says.

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