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The Palmy Plastic Challenge volunteers collecting plastic from Palmerston North's waterways.

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19 Aug, 2019 2:06pm

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Brazen thieves are cutting powerlines for copper on rural Manawatū properties.

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Power lines cut for copper

19 Aug, 2019 12:05pm
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Power line thefts in rural Manawatū for copper.

He Ara Kotahi Bridge. Across the bridge southeast to Linton, the pathway is closed today and Friday.

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Pathway to Linton closed today and Friday

14 Aug, 2019 8:24pm
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Pathway to Linton closed due to slips

Traffic is banked up around the crash scene on SH1. Photo / Bevan Conley.

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One killed in SH1 crash near Hunterville

14 Aug, 2019 10:28am
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A person has been killed in a crash on SH1 in Hunterville, Rangitīkei.

Zonta Manawatū president Sue Green plants a yellow rose at the Valerie Webster Rose Garden in the Esplanade.

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Zonta plants six yellow roses

12 Aug, 2019 8:48pm
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Zonta Manawatū plants six yellow roses

Little Ferns Childcare office manager Lucy Bishop (left rear) and (right rear) managing director Sharon Lange with Emma, Rose, Avah, Leah and Rachael and the bread tags for wheelchairs.

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Bread bag tags for wheelchairs

12 Aug, 2019 3:26pm
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Bread tags for wheelchairs is now a global campaign.

Alana Blair is a SuperGran volunteer helping in the Palmerston North community.

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SuperGrans calling for volunteers

12 Aug, 2019 2:13pm
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SuperGrans is calling for more volunteers with life skills to help in the community.

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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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Herald Premium: How to access and activate NZ's best journalism

12 Aug, 2019 10:48am
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A person with meningococcal disease has been admitted to Palmerston North Hospital.

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Meningococcal case in Palmerston North

8 Aug, 2019 11:52am
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Second case of meningococcal in Palmerston in two weeks

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Live cattle exports to China - are they cruel?

6 Aug, 2019 12:08pm
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Are live cattle exports cruel?

Massey University PhD candidate Ying Jin will present her thyroid study at the 13th European Nutrition conference in Dublin mid- October.

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Thyroid study presented at Dublin conference

3 Aug, 2019 1:28pm
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Thyroid study a first in New Zealand

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New Turbos captain named

1 Aug, 2019 1:51pm
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Jamie Booth is the Turbos captain for 2019.

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Palmerston North drivers stung not wearing seatbelts

1 Aug, 2019 8:46am
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Police take "zero-tolerance" approach as they target distracted and unrestrained drivers.

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Meningococcal case in Palmerston North

8 Aug, 2019 11:52am
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Second case of meningococcal in Palmerston in two weeks

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Live cattle exports to China - are they cruel?

6 Aug, 2019 12:08pm
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Are live cattle exports cruel?

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Thyroid study presented at Dublin conference

3 Aug, 2019 1:28pm
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Thyroid study a first in New Zealand

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New Turbos captain named

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Jamie Booth is the Turbos captain for 2019.

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Palmerston North drivers stung not wearing seatbelts

1 Aug, 2019 8:46am
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Police take "zero-tolerance" approach as they target distracted and unrestrained drivers.

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The change to nitrogen leaching limits in Horizons' One Plan reflects the latest science, Horizons Regional Council strategy and policy manager Nic Peet says. Photo / NZ Herald

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Foxton weightlifter Samantha Hansen flies out to Samoa today.

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Weighty goal for high-flying Hansen

5 Jul, 2019 10:43am
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Foxton weightlifter Samantha Hansen has high hopes in Samoa.

Starter Gary Phillips on the starters stand.

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Gary Phillips still close to the action

4 Jul, 2019 1:49pm
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Gary Phillips back in the racing action.

A distinctive necklace that was stolen in the burglary.

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Plea for sentimental jewellery's return

4 Jul, 2019 11:20am
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Jewels stolen from an Ashhurst home sought.

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

3 Jul, 2019 5:00am
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Connor Williams' fight started the moment he was born.

Lizzie Redwood of Omega Seafood. Photo / Georgie Ormond

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The food show for the food industry

2 Jul, 2019 9:24am
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Lachie Davidson (left) and Ben McColgan are officially world champions at egg throwing. Photo / supplied

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Yolkers crack the big time

2 Jul, 2019 6:18am
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New Zealand's Yolk Ferns have been crowned world champions at egg throwing.

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Locals show support for refugees

30 Jun, 2019 2:11pm
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Big increase in locals at Refugee Day celebration. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The signing of the Central New Zealand Distribution Hub with PNCC, NZTA & Kiwi Rail.

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Regional freight hub gets the tick

27 Jun, 2019 10:50am
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Collaboration is key to the successful development a new Regional Freight Hub.

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Gift of life: Surgeon's organ donations saved lives

25 Jun, 2019 11:05am
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More organ donors are needed, but what's involved? One family tells of going through it.

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.

Dr Nicky Stanley-Clarke. Photo / Supplied

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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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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.

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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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.

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

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Pilot scheme for regional reporters is good news

27 May, 2019 10:00am
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Reporter numbers in regions have fallen by 28 per cent in the last three to five years.

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South Kill owner Rex Spence says the lapse of pig offal collection in the south means he is bringing 50 years of pig processing to a close. Photo / Richard Davison

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