Latest from Ashhurst
Cancer victim: "To know him was to love him"
The family of the popular Palmerston North builder are raising funds for cancer research.
Balance Rd open now Bremner Bridge repaired
Heavy rain three weeks ago caused significant damage to the bridge
Ashhurst meeting packed as locals protest $4.30 toll on replacement highway
Public urged to make submission on proposed plan to toll roads.
Pokie machine losses continue to rise
More than $1.1 billion was lost to pokies across Aotearoa New Zealand last year
Vaughan Dennison: CET Arena getting plenty of use
An opinion column provided by Palmerston North City councillor Vaughan Dennison.
Lorna Johnson: Tolling Te Ahu a Turanga is not the answer
Johnson says the road is badly needed, but new toll plans come as a shock
When is a cabbage not a cabbage?
The mystery plant, believed to be a large variety of kale, is almost 3m tall.
50 years of friendship, fun and lucky cups
Ashhurst Senior Citizens Association celebrates its 50th anniversary.
A fictional version of Ashhurst stars in Palmy author's books
A fictional town near Palmerston North is the location of a cosy mystery series.
Plenty of passengers on Palmy's buses
Buses have been filled to capacity on some routes since the service launched in March.
Increase in total rates take slightly reduced
It was reduced from the proposed 11.3 per cent to 10.1 per cent.
Council cuts its wastewater treatment budget
Karen Naylor said the community cannot afford the current cost of $647m.
Mark Arnott: Common sense is a rare commodity
OPINION: We need to cut costs and defer projects that can realistically wait.
Council's Long-Term Plan attracts 1443 submissions
From facilities to finances, libraries to leaves, submitters traversed wide ground.
Lew Findlay: Palmy is the centre of the universe
OPINION: With its convenience, culture and art Palmy is the best small city in NZ.
Palmerston North City Council seeks waste reduction ideas
Household waste is at record highs.
Be a Passenger this NZ Music Month
There are free gigs featuring homegrown talent scattered around the CBD until May 31.
Boxing, softball and science: Elected members' finanical interests revealed
Property ownership is high while other employment is diverse.
Grant Smith: The fallen had dreams but not a future for themselves
OPINION: It was heartening to see the involvement of so many young people.
Suze Redmayne: Anzac spirit shows us the way forward
OPINION: We must go forward together towards the challenges we face - and there are many.
Have your say on the council’s draft Long-Term Plan
Should Palmy city council move to a capital value system for determining rates?
Grant Smith: To alter rates significantly, cuts will have to be made
OPINION: What services and amenities are you willing to do without?
'Myth-busting' tours snapped up within hours
People can register to go on the waiting list for the April 13 tours.
Why Palmerston North deserves better
OPINION: Palmerston North is a pocket engine room of the wider national economy.
Wheels on the bus go 'round in a new way
Rachel Keedwell’s excitement was palpable as she launched Palmy’s new bus network.
Do your bit to help keep our air quality clean
Only burn wood with a moisture content of 25 per cent or less.