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Local Focus: Iconic hotel a hit with Kiwis

2 Jun, 2020 5:12pm
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Deals at the Chateau Tongariro attracting holidaymakers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Buses are on the road but at limited capacity

2 Jun, 2020 11:30am
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Horizons' buses are back but at limited capacity to observe social distancing.

Palmerston North man's research honoured

2 Jun, 2020 11:30am
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Palmerston North's Dr Jeremy Hill's research work recognised with Queens Birthday honour.

IPU NZ students who were each given $30 by IPU co-founder Dr Ohashi to spend locally. From left: Abhishek Khimani (India), Kurtis Gilmour (NZ), Taehan Yoon (Republic of Korea), Chloe Lewis (NZ), Seneu

IPU - 30 years and $30 for its students to spend locally

1 Jun, 2020 10:23pm
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Institute celebrates three decades in Palmerston North with a generous gift.

Roslyn School children dressed as their heroes and heroines in a salute to their superpowers during lockdown.

Roslyn School's heroes and heroines

1 Jun, 2020 9:46pm
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Roslyn School students dress as their heroes and heroines as they emerge from lockdown.

Palmerston Nth Emergency Operation Centre thanks everyone for Covid help

1 Jun, 2020 9:09pm
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Thanks a lot Palmerston North: Post-Covid message from city's emergency centre.

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Troy Kingi's award-winning album returns to roots

6 May, 2020 8:00am
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This Kiwi rapper started a kids' charity. How about you?

4 May, 2020 5:00pm
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The Manawatu Volunteer Coastguard rescue boat has been busy since Covid-19 lockdown restrictions were lifted.

Young boy trapped underneath capsized boat

Dramatic boat rescues at the weekend highlight the dangers of the Manawatū River mouth.

The steel top of the old Manawatu Herald's imposing table, moved in Monday's quake off Foxton, the only thing to do so inside the historic building.

Quake moves Manawatu Herald's imposing table top

History repeats itself at Foxton's Manawatu Herald.

Fundraising for KidsCan through drawing

Charlie wants to be a YouTube sensation and raise money for a good cause.

Godwits take flight. Photo / Supplied by Phil Battley

North to Alaska: Kuaka on great migration

Jesse Conklin returns to Foxton every March to watch the godwits return to Alaska.

A testing centre for Covid-19. Photo / File

'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.

Flower tributes at Christchurch Botanic Gardens four days after last year's terror attacks at two Christchurch mosques. File photo / Michael Craig

Mosque shootings one year on: How is your community marking anniversary?

Events are planned around the country to mark one year since the March 15 attacks.

Foxton's finest remember those who have gone before them fighting fires in Foxton for the past 100 years.

Foxton's firefighting history recalled

The Foxton brigade has 276 past and present members and 13 gold star members.

Feilding retailer JD's Linen co-owners Steve Arlett and Allison Jordan.

Retailer says they lacked support from locals

Feilding retailer in liquidation and the linen shop will close its doors after 40 years.

Elton John at this month's Mission Concert. Photo / Paul Taylor

Why my Elton John journey has a happy ending

Comment: Davey Smith won't let the sun go down on his love of Elton John.

Cushla Scrivens in the 2020 New Year honours, Scrivens' has been given the Queen's Service Medal.

Queen's Service Medal for heritage preservation in the Manawatū and Horowhenua

Historian from Feilding in the 2020 New Year Honours.

Professor Jenny Carryer gets a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit

Professor Jenny Carryer gets a CNZM in the Honours

Prof Carryer said nurses now worked right across the spectrum of health services.

Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for Kathleen Craig

Kathleen Craig has provided more than 50 years of service to music and music education.

David Ross photographed in 2013 outside the Wellington District Court. Photo / Mark Mitchell

Not welcome here: Manawatū says no to Ponzi artist David Ross

Man who ran ponzi scheme is set to be released from prison in February.

Chairing Horizons Regional Council is a full-time job for Palmerston North's Rachel Keedwell. Photo / Bevan Conley.

'It felt like my two worlds had come back together' - Keedwell's council role

Rachel Keedwell has chosen a hybrid electric vehicle for her chairing role at Horizons.

Maisy Taylor is progressing with her peers, but once she starts school in 2010 she will require a special needs teacher to help her understand the lessons.

Born deaf, ready for school with cochlear implant

School will be a big step for the youngster who was born profoundly deaf.

Palmerston North responds to new normal post-Covid

1 Jun, 2020 8:01pm
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Mayor's column - multi-phase strategic response to post-covid recovery

Professor Sarah Leberman, Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, was honoured for her services to women, sport and tertiary education.

Professor honoured for her services to women,sport and academia

1 Jun, 2020 7:14pm
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Professor Sarah Leberman honoured for her services to women, sport and tertiary education.

Charlie Pearson: Everybody likes rubbish.

Rubbish and art combine in a new exhibition opening at Snails

1 Jun, 2020 6:27pm
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Everybody likes rubbish is a new exhibition at Snails from June 13.

Dr Garry Forgeson was made an officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his services to oncology.

Oncologist honoured for his services

1 Jun, 2020 6:02pm
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Dr Garry Forgeson was honoured for his services to oncology.

Joe Rush on the job in Japan with the Kobelco Steelers.

Living in Japan as a high performance sports interpreter

1 Jun, 2020 4:05pm
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Joe Rush is an interpreter in Japan and is back at IPU for a stint.

It was the 293rd aftershock since a bigger 5.8 quake on Monday. Photo / Supplied

Another earthquake jolts lower North Island

30 May, 2020 11:23pm
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A magnitude 4.7 quake has jolted the central and lower North Island on Saturday night.

Palmerston North responds to new normal post-Covid

1 Jun, 2020 8:01pm
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Mayor's column - multi-phase strategic response to post-covid recovery

Professor honoured for her services to women,sport and academia

1 Jun, 2020 7:14pm
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Professor Sarah Leberman honoured for her services to women, sport and tertiary education.

Rubbish and art combine in a new exhibition opening at Snails

1 Jun, 2020 6:27pm
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Everybody likes rubbish is a new exhibition at Snails from June 13.

Oncologist honoured for his services

1 Jun, 2020 6:02pm
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Dr Garry Forgeson was honoured for his services to oncology.

Living in Japan as a high performance sports interpreter

1 Jun, 2020 4:05pm
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Joe Rush is an interpreter in Japan and is back at IPU for a stint.

Another earthquake jolts lower North Island

30 May, 2020 11:23pm
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A magnitude 4.7 quake has jolted the central and lower North Island on Saturday night.

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30 May, 2020 11:23pm
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We have another Lotto millionaire after a player won $7.3m on Wednesday night on Powerball. Photo / File

Cashed up: Lucky Lotto player scoops $7.3m

28 May, 2020 6:05am

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Young boy trapped underneath capsized boat

27 May, 2020 11:13am
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Revised plan attracted 36 submissions

26 May, 2020 3:15pm
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Local Focus: Safety campaign targets duckshooting

26 May, 2020 2:44pm
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Horizons' projects - 750 jobs to be created

26 May, 2020 11:19am
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26 May, 2020 10:15am
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Student loan debt - it's crippling young people

25 May, 2020 3:47pm
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Fan pays record $4.9m for beachside home - $1.6m above CV

3 Jun, 2020 4:27pm

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Revealed: Tauranga suburbs likely to weather Covid-19 storm

6 May, 2020 5:00am
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Bay real estate experts discuss what will drive suburb survival post Covid-19

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The Covid-19 cluster town where the housing market is buzzing

3 Jun, 2020 12:24pm
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Real estate agents in NZ's small towns don't expect to see any upheaval in the market.

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Former All Black sells off historic pub

3 Jun, 2020 5:09am
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Near 100-year-old building was restored to its former glory.

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Quake moves Manawatu Herald's imposing table top

25 May, 2020 3:38pm
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History repeats itself at Foxton's Manawatu Herald.

Sort It Careers Expo to run online

25 May, 2020 1:55pm
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Sort It Careers Expo to run online

Wellington pianist Kevin Clark and vocalist Fran Barton.

Unserious jazz and other stuff to open at Little Savanna

23 May, 2020 10:40am
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Wellington duo to perform in the city May 31

Local Focus: Glorious weather for boats

22 May, 2020 12:04pm
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Record boaties head out after lockdown. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Climbing spindleberry is an invasive threat to native plants.

Spindleberry - it climbs and smothers native trees

21 May, 2020 3:16pm
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Climbing spindleberry is an invasive winter pest plant.

Salvation Army Captain Stu Lee sorting essential service deliveries.

Essential services delivered during lockdown by volunteers

21 May, 2020 11:12am
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Volunteers stepped up to deliver essential services.

Green light for regional rail business case

20 May, 2020 3:37pm
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$5 million to get rail moving in the region.

Council working on recovery programme for city

20 May, 2020 11:42am
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Council's plans to design city streets that better suit pedestrians and business.

Te Manawa working to be Dementia Friendly.

Te Manawa - a dementia friendly space

19 May, 2020 10:44am
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Te Manawa is now dementia friendly.

The passing of Little Richard, the founding voice of rock'n'roll

18 May, 2020 6:33pm
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Little Richard - his music was spiritual and political.

Support for community groups from council

18 May, 2020 2:54pm
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Four tiers of support for community groups from PNCC.

Local Focus: First weekend at level 2 brings people out to enjoy the sun and shopping

18 May, 2020 11:39am
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"It's a pity we're having to go back really". Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Photo essay: The eerie quiet streets of a city in lockdown

17 May, 2020 9:30pm
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Local photographer captures lockdown in the city.

The Central Economic Development Agency is offering a free webinar series for businesses.

CEDA offers webinars for businesses affected by Covid-19

15 May, 2020 3:06pm
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Topics include cashflow management, business continuity and wage subsidies.

Agency ready to support Manawatū businesses

15 May, 2020 7:40am
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Business growth advisers on hand to help owners and operators through Covid-19 impact.

Horizons Regional Council's Emergency Co-ordination Centre was activated in response to Covid-19. Photo / Supplied

Welfare helpline to continue under level 2 as region transitions to recovery

14 May, 2020 9:22am
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Manawatū-Whanganui regional response under level 2 to continue with welfare help.

Splashhurst Community Pool in Ashhurst will open May 19.

Limited services at open public pools

14 May, 2020 8:07am
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Management have used the closure to do needed maintenance.

Memorial Park open during children's playground upgrade

11 May, 2020 6:17pm
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Poppies will come out of structures at Memorial Park.

The Whirokino Trestle and the decommissioned bridge south of Foxton.

Earthquake research on old Whirokino Bridge

11 May, 2020 10:09am
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Global impact of seismic testing research for decommissioned Whirokino Bridge.

From Monday until late July motorists can expect short delays travelling through Ashhurst.

Motorists to expect short delays travelling through Ashhurst

8 May, 2020 4:36pm
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Roadworks start Monday and will continue until late July.

Palmerston North City Mayor Grant Smith, Rangitāne rangatira Wiremu Te Awe Awe and PNCC chief executive Heather Shotter turn the sod at CET Arena.