Latest from Manawatu

'Big jolt': Magnitude 4.4 quake reported in lower North Island

The quake was centred 15km north-east of Eketahuna at a depth of 22km.

Auckland rents up 5.6%, NZ rents up 8.3%

Rising immigration and more students cited as driving factors.

Rob Rattenbury: Cycling through the memories of a great sport

OPINION: I'd never get rid of my bikes.

Thousands turn out for Lanterns on the Awa

It's the Year of the Dragon.

Dave Mollard: Our fellow citizens are not competition

OPINION: Step back from our self-centred needs and open our eyes at the arrivals gate.

Judith Lacy: In-lane bus stops need a friend

OPINION: An information campaign surely would have helped people understand the changes.

Pest plant found in Horizons region

The plant was thought to have been eradicated from New Zealand.

'Persistent manipulative grooming': Man sent teen love letters from prison

Michael Cook was able to meet with the girl four times, despite being on bail.

Dave Mollard: Beware the speakerphone scourge

OPINION: It is infecting our hospitals, causing harm to anyone close by.

'One thing led to another': Love blooms at flower farm

'I actually met the love of my life, Jennifer, right here on the farm.'

What's the time? Don't ask Mr Manawatū

Feilding’s clocktower has stopped, Palmerston North’s is six minutes slow.

Caught in 4 minutes: Speedy police nab burglar red-handed

Officers happened to be in the area investigating reports of a suspicious male.

Palmy walking advocate honoured

Frank Goldingham has received an Outdoor Access Champion Award.

Hot cross fun: What happened when I entered a speed-eating contest

OPINION: The water dulled the taste of the hot cross buns - don’t try that at home.

‘Felt the Earth move’: Boom follows bright light as Kiwis spot meteor in sky

Could you have a meteorite in your backyard?

New homes needed urgently for Kaimanawa horses

There's an urgent call to rehome Kaimanawa wild horses.