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Magpies who blend poetry and music are from left: Colin Caddick, Paul Turner, Tim Saunders, Chris Gallavin, Rachel Doré, Vivenne McGlynn, and Tony McGlynn.

Poetry and music at Cafe Royale

15 Oct, 2019 4:33pm

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Construction will start in December on Te Ahu a Turanga (formerly the Saddle Rd) across the Ruahine Ranges.

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New highway construction starts in December

15 Oct, 2019 3:44pm
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Highway across Ruahine Ranges will be two lanes each way.

The Bay of Plenty Steamers are preparing to take on Manawatū in the Mitre 10 Cup Championship semifinal at Rotorua International Stadium. Photo / Getty Images

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Steamers semifinal: No ticket required

14 Oct, 2019 3:53pm
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The Bay of Plenty Steamers will play their Mitre 10 Cup Championship semifinal in Rotorua.

The Tamaki River which feeds into the Manawatū River in the Horizons Regional Council region.

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Horizons preliminary votes at 97 per cent

14 Oct, 2019 3:13pm
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Preliminary results for Horizons are in with 97 per cent of the votes counted.

A Pak'n Save billboard displayed in Palmerston North has gone viral on social media as the unfortunate placement unveils an offensive phrase.

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Unfortunate Pak'nSave billboard placement causes hilarity

14 Oct, 2019 1:20pm
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Advertising display in Palmerston North has gone viral on social media.

Grant Smith has been returned to lead a strong Palmerston North City into the next three years.

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Palmerston North returns mayor

13 Oct, 2019 12:40pm
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Mayor Grant Smith has been returned for a second term to lead a buoyant local economy.

Grant Smith returned to lead Palmerston North City into the next three years.

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Grant Smith re-elected Palmerston North mayor

13 Oct, 2019 8:41am
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Grant Smith re-elected Palmerston North Mayor.

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Steamers semifinal: No ticket required

The Bay of Plenty Steamers will play their Mitre 10 Cup Championship semifinal in Rotorua.

Professor Michael Pender says geotechnical engineers will be looking to determine how far below the road and how far into the slope above the road the slip extends. Photo / Mark Brimblecombe

Councillor slams NZTA over SH4 closure

Helen Craig says the road is closed for no reason other than massive under-investment.

Rosie has made an incredible difference to 17-year-old Abigail Pratt's everyday life in a short time.

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.

David Clark spent three weeks in hospital after his stroke.

Stroke survivor's fight to walk again after 11 years

Levin stroke survivor David Clark is using his experience to help others.

Connor Williams, 10, from Palmerston North, has had four major heart surgeries. Photo / Supplied

Hole in his heart: Four major surgeries, and he's only 10

Connor Williams' fight started the moment he was born.

Calie Coppinger and family had to make a decision on organ donation as her husband Steve lay in hospital. Photo / Mike Scott

Gift of life: Surgeon's organ donations saved lives

More organ donors are needed, but what's involved? One family tells of going through it.

Laken Rose (left) and Andrew Allan Williams have been charged with sexual offending against young girls. Photo / File

Woman equestrian accused of child sex crimes denies fresh charges

Woman accused of sexual offending against young girls denies fresh charges.

Drug law reform overdue

Comment: Supporting change is not about advocating drug use, writes Davey Smith.

A boy looks out over Hamam Alil displaced peoples camp from the roof of a partially destroyed building. Photo / IFRC

Helping refugees find their feet

Levin is already hosting a few refugees, and has done so for some time.

Andi says Palmerston North seems to be becoming more accepting. Photo / Merania Karauria

Palmy People: Meet Andi/Ruby

Andi Leipst tested the waters with friends before he came out.

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12 Oct, 2019 6:50am
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One dead, one injured in crash

12 Oct, 2019 6:43am
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The crash involved a truck and a car.

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Councillor slams NZTA over SH4 closure

12 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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Helen Craig says the road is closed for no reason other than massive under-investment.

Roman Griffin Davis and Taika Waititi in the film JoJo Rabbit.

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Taika Waititi's JoJo Rabbit works

11 Oct, 2019 1:01pm
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Taika Waititi has done it again with his latest film JoJo Rabbit.

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Local Focus: Mayoral candidate ups the ante on climate crisis

10 Oct, 2019 5:10pm
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From UN to PN, lawyer would declare climate emergency. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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Uber app goes live today

9 Oct, 2019 2:12pm
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The Uber app goes live in Palmerston North today.

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Councillor slams NZTA over SH4 closure

12 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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Helen Craig says the road is closed for no reason other than massive under-investment.

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Taika Waititi's JoJo Rabbit works

11 Oct, 2019 1:01pm
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Taika Waititi has done it again with his latest film JoJo Rabbit.

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Local Focus: Mayoral candidate ups the ante on climate crisis

10 Oct, 2019 5:10pm
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From UN to PN, lawyer would declare climate emergency. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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Uber app goes live today

9 Oct, 2019 2:12pm
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The Uber app goes live in Palmerston North today.

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The Arena's pedestrian concourse in the masterplan launched today at the council

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Arena sport and events master plan launched

7 Oct, 2019 3:06pm

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Planning on SH1 to continue

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Andrew London Trio plays Palmerston North

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The Makino Masters swimming team who took out the Top Team trophy for the most points as well as winning age group medals at the North Island Masters swimming champs in Whakatane.

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Makino Masters swimmers win top team

30 Sep, 2019 3:32pm
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Feilding Makino Masters swimmers wins at North Island Masters.

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Local Focus: From Congo to Council

30 Sep, 2019 2:34pm
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Candidate brings diversity to mayoral race. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Palmerston North wood craftsman Michael Walker is exhibiting pieces from his Dream Catcher series at the Marton Arts and Crafts biennial exhibition open until Sunday October 6.

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Works from local artists in craft exhibition

30 Sep, 2019 11:57am
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100 local artist display their work in Marton exhibition.

Tama Rawhiti, 33, is believed to be the man who stole a police car at gunpoint last night and crashed it. He is still on the run. Photo / Supplied

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Ohakune manhunt: Tama Rawhiti still sought after police car stolen at gunpoint

29 Sep, 2019 5:22pm
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Police are still hunting a man they believe stole a patrol car at gunpoint in Ohakune.

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Police officers held at gunpoint, car stolen

29 Sep, 2019 8:04am
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The thief crashed the car into a gatepost and fled on foot.

Student Strike 4 climate co-organiser Rachael Stone (middle, in black) leads the march around the Square.

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Climate strike in Palmerston North

29 Sep, 2019 9:14pm
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Hundreds turned out to climate strike in Palmerston North.

Roslyn Junior School launched the MidCentral DHB's Brush-In with Child and Adolescent Oral Health Service dental therapist Sharon Carkeek.

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Roslyn School launches Brush-in programme

27 Sep, 2019 8:00am
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Roslyn School juniors learn oral hygiene

Police also recovered three firearms, including an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle and a shotgun. Photo / NZ Police

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Major crime bust: Police seize $3 million in assets

26 Sep, 2019 7:49pm
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The mass seizure included 37 high performance vehicles, cash, drugs and firearms.

Palmerston North Hospital radiography staff will strike for two 24-hour periods next week.

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Radiography staff to strike

26 Sep, 2019 2:38pm
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Radiography staff to strike at Palmerston North Hospital next week.

School Strike 4 Climate Palmerston North organiser Rohan Sharma (far right) will be out again tomorrow bringing attention to the organisations' four demands to halt climate change.

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Youth firm on climate strike

26 Sep, 2019 5:10am
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Students' climate strike will take place across New Zealand tomorrow.

Theatre newcomer Caleb Allison has landed the lead role of Sergeant Mike who is in the hunt for the truth.

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Massey University comedy

25 Sep, 2019 1:20pm
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Massey University's Drama Society's whodunnit comedy

Raranga exhibition Nga Kete Toi by Te Wananga o Aotearoa Papaoiea students and staff opened at Te Manawa Museum September 14 and will show to December 1.

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Weaving on show at Te Manawa

25 Sep, 2019 12:00pm
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Raranga exhibition by students and staff of Papaoiea.

A smaller slip at the Ashhurst end of the Manawatū Gorge. Photo / Supplied - New Zealand Transport Agency

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Relief as new Manawatū Gorge highway announced

25 Sep, 2019 8:26am
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One local says the new road would make a big difference to the community.

A slip blocking the Manawatū Gorge Road in 2017. The road has been closed since 2017 following multiple slips. Photo / Supplied - NZTA

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Manawatū Gorge replacement highway gets go-ahead

24 Sep, 2019 11:42am
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Twyford says govt has to make sure the important highway can be built as soon as possible.

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Local Focus: 'Awkward bugger' with a Yorkshire accent standing for democracy

24 Sep, 2019 9:03am
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Master of Administration puts knowledge to civic use. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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Councillor stands by anti-Muslim sentiments

23 Sep, 2019 2:54pm
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Councillor said he would not accept Muslims or any non-Christians praying at council.

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Local Focus: Welcoming immigrants of all ages

23 Sep, 2019 2:12pm
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Being welcome is the start of successful immigration. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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Local Focus: Mayor reckons Palmerston North is thriving

22 Sep, 2019 9:42pm
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"You're only as strong as your perceived weakest link". Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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Local Focus: Company culture the key to expansion

22 Sep, 2019 2:42pm
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Curry nights were 'an interesting one being an Indian'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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Local Focus: Palmerston North a welcoming city

21 Sep, 2019 10:48am
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A special pōwhiri for new arrivals to Palmerston North. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Andre Taylor gets the ball down in another try that kept the Turbos out in front to win 32-29 against Canterbury on Thursday night.

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Turbos win against Canterbury

20 Sep, 2019 2:52pm
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Turbos win over Canterbury.

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Otago and Southland have seen a lift in the number of beef cattle but a drop in the number of breeding ewes. Photo / Stephen Jaquiery

Southern beef herd growing the fastest

Otago and Southland seen a lift in beef cattle numbers but drop in breeding ewe numbers.

Surge of complaints over effluent discharges

Waikato Regional Council has been investigating eight complaints.

Caught on camera: Man's brazen bid to steal $123 rump

The Mad Butcher's Dave Tighe said he was proud of his employee and gave her a reward.

The Country - Bon voyage edition

Damien O'Connor, Cameron Bagrie, Blair McLean, Jamie Mackay.

Main image: Conrad Sim heads out mustering on Mt Dasher Station. Wayne Sim (left). Tailing time on the property. Photos / Supplied. Montage / Mat Patchett

Celebrating Mt Dasher Station's century

First owner in 1919 was an accountant whose left arm had been amputated during WWI.

Countdown says customers moving to plant-based proteins

Supermarket chain says sales of dairy-free milk risen 14 per cent in the past six months.

Government on high alert for stink bugs

Biosecurity Minister Damien O'Connor is warning travelling Kiwis to be vigilant.

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Ag Proud farmers firing up the barbie in Manukau

The aim of the event is to help strengthen the relationship between rural and urban areas.

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