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Diamond anniversary for trainee teachers

A reunion is being held for the 1964 intake at Palmerston North Teachers’ College.

Two decades on: Pregnant woman plucked from Mangamahu roof shares her story

Seilena Phillips-Edwards' rescue touched hearts during the Whanganui floods.

Stretch of central NI state highway to close overnight for weeks

Six to eight weeks of closures coincide with a new roundabout opening at Ōhakea.

Future of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts uncertain as buyer backs out

Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton says the decision is frustrating for local businesses.

Letters: More buses supported

Readers have their say on increased public transport and climate change.

Manfeild in line to replace Pukekohe as New Zealand's 'spiritual home of motorsport'

Over 1000 riders descended on Feilding last weekend for a classic motorbike festival.

Seventh open win at Dannevirke for Rowland Smith

The win heralded the champion Hawke's Bay shearer's return to competition.

New recycling rules: What I shouldn't have put in bin

OPINION: I wash my recycling like it is going back in the cupboard.

Free to a large wall: Piece by textile artist Laura Hudson on the move

It is thought the piece depicts the Manawatū River and the Ruahine and Tararua Ranges.

Library cat has paws of clay and a silent purr

Stuart Schwartz won the competition to name Palmerston North Central Library's cat.

Year's second important Māori event attracts thousands to Rātana

This year’s celebrations at Rātana Pa have kicked off in sunny weather.

Mob leader to stay in jail after loaded gun found in car during gang tensions

He says he took the gun off someone else because he was 'concerned about public safety'.

What says summer more than cricket?

OPINION: Can anyone go past cow corner, googly, rib-tickler and — dare I confess — box?

Rural artist Graham Christensen: Let them in and out

The Rural Life exhibition runs until February 28 at the Coach House Museum in Feilding.

Swept away by the current: Teen who drowned in river was a poor swimmer

Valentino Laki was with friends and family when he got into difficulty in 2018.

Two men charged over brawl that led to gang murder

Two people have been charged over a violent gang brawl that preceded Hori Gage's murder.

Bad tabs and no sleep: Why experts are urging Kiwis to get their drugs tested this summer

A substance found in some tabs has caused deaths overseas.

'Far too many': Road toll an alarm for summer

“You’re only a second away from a truck coming at you.”