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Foxton Little Theatre to stage funny farce Death By Golf
Foxton Little Theatre loves its funnies.
River race keeps Foxton in the loop
Foxton river loop described as huge asset by paddle race organisers
Kiwi comedy The Pink Hammer staged
Foxton Little Theatre to stage 'The Pink Hammer'.
Young Levin gymnast wins New Zealand title
Levin gymnast Zahara Slatter wins New Zealand title.
New Zealand jockey gone to the trots
Senior jockey Darryl Bradley is course manager an Manawatū Raceway
Log loader eyes Rural Games
Daniel Purcell to contest log loading champs at Rural Games
Palmy's town crier happy to cry anywhere
Here ye, hear ye! Don't shoot the messenger.
Rugby: New coach to build on talent
Chris Wilton named new head coach of Manawatū Cyclones.
Treasured keeper of nation's rugby legacy
Luxford's knowledge a huge asset to NZ rugby museum
Philatelist stamps his mark on art
Philatelist-cum-artist opens Palmerston North gallery.
Donkeys add authenticity to Christmas parades
Ollie the donkey's Christmas debut takes a rain check.
Jet skis need registration to operate on Manawatū River
Registration has been set at a one-off fee of $70.
Just about Ben! Awapuni horse records 10th second placing
The hardcase racehorse is tipped to gain a deserved win soon.
Going berserk for work perk in a Herc
New Zealand's fleet of C-130H Hercules will soon be replaced by Lockheed Martin C-130J-30.
Beach bowling club to rise from ashes
An existing building has been purchased and could be habitable as early as September
Turfed out? Top trainer has to vacate stables
The 64-year-old trainer says he has tried to initiate mediation himself, but to no avail.
Street art bringing Feilding to life
Murals have popped up around Feilding in recent weeks
Rustle the Cat world famous in Feilding
Manawatū Guardian contacted Rustle's owner Sophie Oram to find out more about him
Hitchcock thriller at Levin Little Theatre
Matt Kilsby-Halliday makes his debut as a director after countless acting roles.
Spoonfuls of praise for Feilding exhibition
The spoon exhibition at Feilding and Districts Art Gallery is her first solo display
Feilding folk to collaborate in art works
Take a Line For a Walk is a new initiative at the Feilding and District Art Society.
Hot Air Balloon festival to return next year
The successor to the popular Light Up Levin will fill local skies in June next year.
Cat tsunami forecasts has shelter on alert
More foster homes were needed. Anyone interested could apply via the SPCA website
Covid-19: Vax sites in Horowhenua ramp up
More than 75 per cent of eligible people have now been vaccinated in Horowhenua
Covid-19 jab site goes rural
Rongotea pop-up clinic helps rural community access the Covid-19 vaccination
Palmy sewage option involves land discharge
Palmerston North City Council has committed to reducing discharge to the Manawatū River.
Hydrabad: 'You have to keep it alive'
Beach shop housing collection of artefacts and works that belonged to the late Ron Hubbard
Prison visits lead to new biography
"It's been really interesting. It's been absorbing...it's good to see it in book form."
'Tokopiki' fails in bid to leave Horowhenua
Local Government Commission recommends councils work together with Tokomaru and Ōpiki
An Irish-Scottish bush marathon quinella
An Irishman and a Scotsman quinella the final Great Forest Marathon at Waitarere Beach.
Neighbouring councils reject boundary change proposal
Palmerston North City Council and Horowhenua District Council are not in favour.
Reggae band Tomorrow People playing Levin
Tomorrow People's drummer Duane Te Whetu talks about a gig in his hometown Levin.
Foxton Beach hoons ripping up dunes
Foxton Beach hoons ripping up the dunes and driving dangerously near swimmers and walkers.
HDC moves to dismantle old Foxton trolley bus line
Wellington man Malcolm Little wants to return working trolley buses to Foxton.
Seamus Curtin finishes tournament unbeaten
Wellington bowlers too strong at Central Region lawn bowls tournament held in Levin.
Racing: First female caller blazing a trail
History-making television presenter Phillipa Morris keen to call more greyhound races.
Future of old river bridge in limbo
Waka Kotahi yet to decide on whether to retain the old Manawatū River bridge.
NZ shearing champ boosts Levin AP&I show
There were record entries at Levin, including the reigning Golden Shears champ.
Owners sleep rough with cattle at shows
Holstein and Jersey cows won North Island Champion status at the Levin AP&I Show.
Sold! Live livestock sale at Levin show
Levin livestock representative using annual Levin show to showcase a livestock auction.
Brunton out to defend shearing title
Big field expected for sheep shearing at Horowhenua AP&I Show at Showgrounds on Sunday.
Ōtaki-Māori combine gallops and trots
Gallops and trots to combine for annual Ōtaki-Maori summer racemeeting in early January.
Strongman event added to AP&I Show
The event already has registered 30 competitors from around New Zealand.
Golden eel found during Foxton river work
'I got a shock because he was so bright. It does take you back.'
Inspirational Shaz tackling Coast to Coast
Feilding women Shaz Dagg aims to be first women amputee to finish Coast to Coast event.
Backtrack on child sex offender housing
Backlash from residents forces a backdown in plans to house child sex offenders in Levin.
Deadline for sewage submissions extended
Palmerston North City Council extends timeline for submissions on wastewater plans.
'Money to be made from flushing the toilet'
Foxton Beach woman Christina Paton takes Palmerston North to task over river discharge.
Netball still alive in Horowhenua
Horowhenua netball players can still play, despite the regular competition being canned.
Palmerston North man's research honoured
Palmerston North's Dr Jeremy Hill's research work recognised with Queens Birthday honour.
Young boy trapped underneath capsized boat
Dramatic boat rescues at the weekend highlight the dangers of the Manawatū River mouth.
'It just smashes you': Dad who's had swine flu and Covid 19 tells horror tale
Nightmare for Horowhenua family that returned from dream trip with coronavirus.
Local jobs at risk in big city move
Outrage as Healthcare NZ plans to axe as many as 14 call centre jobs axed in Horowhenua.
Makea and Stockford head-to-head at Levin
Black Sox legend Thomas Makea faces Kevin Stockford in international softball show-down.
How a labradoodle brought love and laughter to teen girl's life
A dog has achieved what experts couldn't, making a massive difference in a teen's life.
Classical music treat for Palmerston North
Rare chance to hear live classical music in Palmerston North this weekend
Stroke survivor's fight to walk again after 11 years
Levin stroke survivor David Clark is using his experience to help others.
Bizarre battle with boarder
Tenancy Tribunal ruling means police could serve trespass order on man in her home.