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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

25 Jun, 2019 11:05am

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24 Jun, 2019 9:41am
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Police and ambulance officers are at the scene of the crash. File photo / Bevan Conley

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Truck and car crash blocks road near Palmerston North

24 Jun, 2019 6:58am
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The crash happened at an intersection on State Highway 3.

Newly elected Manawatū Refugee Voice president Tammam Tamim says MRV will be open to learning about the community and how it can help break down any barriers.

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New president says refugee group won't be closed

17 Jun, 2019 5:00am
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New refugee president is ready to break down the barriers to understanding each other.

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Agricultural professionals key in farmer mental health - research

14 Jun, 2019 4:00pm
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Research suggests focusing on farmer stress in difficult times can lead to further stress.

NZTA Palmerston North office on Ashley St found to be earthquake prone and below the new Building Standard, was evacuated today.

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Mass evacuation of NZTA office

13 Jun, 2019 12:19pm
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Earthquake-prone building evacuated in Palmerston North

Whanganui Collegiate Chapel Choir with director Stephen Rowley will be singing at the Big Sing on Thursday at the Regent on Broadway.

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Secondary school choirs on stage at the Regent

10 Jun, 2019 11:34am
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Big Sing choirs will take to the Regent on Broadway on Thursday.

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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.

He Ara Kotahi Bridge over the Manawatū River that links Palmerston North city with Massey University and Linton Camp.

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New cycle-pedestrian bridge opens

7 Jun, 2019 3:21pm
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He Ara Kotahi walking and cycling bridge was opened Friday afternoon.

Sustainable Coastlines charity calling for volunteers to plant trees along Manawatū waterways.

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Charity calls for volunteers to plant trees

7 Jun, 2019 11:56am
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Volunteers wanted for tree planting in Manawatū

Environmental contractor Lisa Clapcott to help Manawatū landowners and groups to upscale native tree planting through Trees That Count

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Native tree planting to be upscaled

30 May, 2019 3:11am
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Local conservationist to upscale native tree planting in Manawatū.

'Hope What we eat matters' was one of the first films to be screened at the start of the Reel Earth Environmental Film Festival which opened at the Globe Theatre on May 24.

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Film Festival challenges attitudes

27 May, 2019 8:17pm
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The Reel Earth Environmental Film Festival will challenge and wow audiences

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Lego convention first for Palmerston North

27 May, 2019 12:35pm
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Lego convention a first for Palmerston North

The NZ on Air pilot scheme will put more journalists into the field to report on matters of public interest. Photo / File

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$1m pilot scheme to boost local news coverage

27 May, 2019 10:00am
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Eight journalists are to be recruited to provide local democracy news from around NZ.

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New cycle-pedestrian bridge opens

7 Jun, 2019 3:21pm
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He Ara Kotahi walking and cycling bridge was opened Friday afternoon.

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Charity calls for volunteers to plant trees

7 Jun, 2019 11:56am
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Volunteers wanted for tree planting in Manawatū

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Native tree planting to be upscaled

30 May, 2019 3:11am
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Local conservationist to upscale native tree planting in Manawatū.

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Film Festival challenges attitudes

27 May, 2019 8:17pm
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The Reel Earth Environmental Film Festival will challenge and wow audiences

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Lego convention first for Palmerston North

27 May, 2019 12:35pm
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Lego convention a first for Palmerston North

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$1m pilot scheme to boost local news coverage

27 May, 2019 10:00am
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Eight journalists are to be recruited to provide local democracy news from around NZ.

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The pilot scheme will send reporters where local coverage of public interest news has shrunk, or disappeared altogether. Photo / File

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Police seek missing Levin woman

15 May, 2019 5:18pm
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Levin woman who hasn't been seen since Monday morning was walking on SH57.

Manawatū Woodworker Guild members Mike Walker and Francis Germain with a selection of Francis' pieces.

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Woodwork expo in its 25th year

13 May, 2019 1:26pm
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Woodwork expo is in its 25th year

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Drug law reform overdue

13 May, 2019 1:02pm
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Comment: Supporting change is not about advocating drug use, writes Davey Smith.

Hannah Prisk (centre) with Faith Anderson (left) and Niamh May with their art pieces to be auctioned at Freyberg High on Saturday to raise money for menstruating products for students.

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Art fundraiser for sanitary products

13 May, 2019 10:02am
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Freyberg students hold art auction to raise funds for sanitary products.

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Local Focus: Measles cases are a case for vaccines

10 May, 2019 2:47pm
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The case for immunising is strong. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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Helping refugees find their feet

9 May, 2019 5:00pm
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Levin is already hosting a few refugees, and has done so for some time.

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Whānau weave their own wahakura baby pod

9 May, 2019 2:58pm
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Weaving harakeke baby pods have similarities with pregnancy, birth and raising tamariki.

Manawatū rose breeder John Ford is propagating the new rose Markle Sparkle in his Palmerston North garden to celebrate the Royal baby Archie.

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A new rose for baby Archie

9 May, 2019 2:03pm
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A new rose to make baby Archie's birth is being grown by prominent Manawatū rose breeder

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Local Focus: New lights, new bridge, new glowing path of rocks

7 May, 2019 12:55pm
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Colourful bridges connect Massey Uni to Palmy downtown. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The Star Path along the Manawatū River lit by thousands of zero-energy spheres that absorb UV rays and emit light up to 10 hours

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New era in lighting for Palmerston North

2 May, 2019 1:13pm
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Pathway lighting spheres a first for city and NZ

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Massey researchers top rated academics

30 Apr, 2019 4:52pm
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Massey researchers in highest rated academics

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Palmy People: Meet Andi/Ruby

30 Apr, 2019 11:05am
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Andi Leipst tested the waters with friends before he came out.

Alan James Harris was arrested and charged with the burglary of the 11 guns from Palmerston North police station. Photo / Supplied

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Eleven guns stolen: police confirm door station left open

29 Apr, 2019 11:00am
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Police inadvertently left the police station's back door open, Deputy Commisioner says.

Leigh Hanson, Anna Hartley and Will Hartley are still grieving for their parents but keep their memory alive as much as they can. Photo / Supplied

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Dad disappeared. Mum died. A stranger's gift eases burden

28 Apr, 2019 5:00am
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Will Hartley says a random act of kindness helped with the tragic loss of his parents.

Police said in a statement this morning they had arrested Alan James Harris, who was sought after a burglary at the Palmerston North police station on Thursday morning. Photo / File

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Police station gun theft: Man appears in court - firearms not found

27 Apr, 2019 2:24pm
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A man was arrested without incident in the early hours of this morning.

Horizons Regional Council Palmerston North councillor Jono Naylor. Photo / Supplied

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Environmental work a 'balancing act'

26 Apr, 2019 2:25pm
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HRC responds to Fish & Game comment that regional councils failed to protect environment.

The More FM Manawatu Facebook promotion for their Bunny Bingo competition, has received numerous irate comments criticising their prize of a real live bunny.

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Outrage at radio competition giving away real rabbit

20 Apr, 2019 6:50pm
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More FM competition "Bunny Bingo" had a real rabbit prize for guessing where it would poo.

Milson resident Dennis Reche points to the Mangaone Stream choked with parsley weed on top of which sit plastic bottles and tanalised timber posts.

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Mangaone Stream not healthy

19 Apr, 2019 2:00pm
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Weed-choked stream's condition upsets locals

The NOA Art and Palmerston North City Council street mural on the Te Manawa wall on Church St.

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New street mural by 40 artists

18 Apr, 2019 12:27pm
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Artists collaborate on street mural with message of inclusivity.

A person is trapped in a car near Marton in the Rangitikei District, above. Photo / File

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Motorist trapped in car near Marton

17 Apr, 2019 2:02pm
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Person trapped in car after collision with truck near Marton.

The eyebrows that were once horseshoe rasps. Photo / Georgie Ormond

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Local Focus: Farmers make art to fight depression

17 Apr, 2019 11:31am
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Kimbolton Sculpture Festival - art show with a message. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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The money or the flag? Dairy farmers face dilemma

Westland dairy farmers toss up much-needed cash over local patriotism.

These sheep sought refuge between two buildings after two dogs attacked them at Kaiapoi Rd, Hastings. Photo / Warren Buckland

'It's devastating': 18 dog attacks so far this year

Farmer says moonlit nights a problem for dog control and calls for stricter legislation.

Shearing and Woolhandling World Champs: Meet the kiwi team

World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships being held at Le Dorat, France, next week.

At Fossil Creek are (from left) Martin Parsons, Kelvin Wilson and Marty Jackson. Photo / Jane Smith

Strong prices at Otago and Southland bull sales

Cracking southern autumn bull season with buyers chasing quality bulls across all breeds.

Pestworks Tauranga owner Patrick Allen with traps. Photo / George Novak

Rats keep Tauranga pest controllers and residents busy

Tauranga pest controllers are fielding many calls from people having rat trouble.

Jael Hertach (left), of Switzerland, Charis Morrell (13) and her mother, team manager Gabriela Schmidt- Morrell, both of Alexandra. Photo / Yvonne O'Hara

Woolhandling and shearing team flying flag for Switzerland

The Alexandra-based members of Swiss woolhandling/shearing team have arrived in France.

Instagram celebrity Cooper the miniature dachshund has gone missing and there's a $2000 reward for his safe return. Photo / Instagram

$2000 reward after celebrity sausage dog goes missing

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