A fictional version of Ashhurst stars in Palmy author's books

A fictional town near Palmerston North is the location of a cosy mystery series.

Palmerston North darts player has Europe in her sights

The former Feilding High School student first picked up a dart just 12 years ago.

Q&A with Brendan Dugan of the NZ Highwaymen

The NZ Highwaymen are about to get back on the road, touring across NZ in June and July.

Q&A with Penny Ashton who is bringing her one woman show to town

Penny Ashton is bringing her Tempestuous show to Palmerston North this month.

Spring forwards, fall backwards - time to move your clocks back

Thanks to a Kiwi and his love of bugs, we get a sleep-in this weekend.

Les Femmes bringing high heels and fabulous vocals to Globe stage

The talented trio of drag queens are back in Palmerston North this month.

Maze on Medallion offers all the fun of the scare

Entry is free each year, and attracts large crowds eager to get a scare or two.

Free cervical smears on offer this month

Early detection is a key part of preventing cervical cancer

Environmental projects get Horizons funding

Rainwater tanks, cloth towels and garden netting are among the items being funded.

Horizons considering water quality targets

A roadshow is coming to Palmy for people to hear more about the targets

Pawsome day out at the Dog Catwalk

It was a dogwalk rather than a catwalk on Sunday, when the pups took to the runway.

Lotto First Division win for Palmerston North MyLotto player

They were one of three ticket holders to win Lotto First Division

Freyberg students and staff have the recipe for fundraising

A non-uniform day and a bake sale organised by the students raised much-needed funds.

Palmerston North pupils join in on peace run fun

The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run is a global torch relay

Dog show with a difference

Palmy will be going to the dogs on Saturday - at least sort of.

Global tastes, sounds and sights set for WOMAD stage

Three weeks before Womad Aotearoa comes to Taranaki the final programme has been released.

Royal visitor marks centenary event

The RNZ Corps of Signals' colonel-in-Chief, Princess Anne, was in NZ for the centenary.

Manawatū Bangalee Society celebrates language with special day

The community event was a celebration of language and cultural identity.

Opinion: It’s time to eat the elephant so grab a fork and dig in

Big tasks or enormous asks are easy when you remember how to eat an elephant.

Get the hats and flags ready - a royal visitor arrives next week

The sister of King Charles III, Princess Anne, will visit Palmerston North this month.

Drag queens to host murder mystery

Is a killer queen in town? That's a mystery (or Miss-tery) for Les Femmes to solve.

Lockdown boredom busters: Stay entertained in your bubble

Break your boredom without bursting your bubble with these ideas to stop lockdown blues.

Keep boredom at bay with our great list of boredom busters

Try virtual volunteering or take a trip to Paris this lockdown.

Boredom busters: Things to do at home for all ages

Editor Ilona Hanne has a list of things to help keep you occupied while staying at home.

Lockdown fun to keep toddlers entertained

Lots of links to help keep your toddlers engaged and active during lockdown.

Don't forget to put your clocks back an hour

"Spring forwards, fall backwards." Time to put your clocks back an hour this weekend.

The book I've borrowed: North Korea Journal

It's a country few get to visit, but this book makes me want to try to get there.