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UCOL's new scholarships to support students with $180k in funding
'This funding is intended to help further remove barriers.'
Consultation to take place over tolling three new state highways in the North Island
NZTA assessments showed that tolling was feasible for each of these roads.
Woman killed in Palmerston North yet to be identified
The woman's body will be removed from the scene today.
Woman's death in Palmerston North being investigated as homicide - police
Police remain at the property this morning, neighbours say.
Home & Lifestyle Show returns to Palmy
More than 230 businesses will be at the Central Energy Trust Arena from July 19-21.
Biodiversity, climate change projects receive funding
Horizons is supporting 33 community projects in its region.
Early childhood centre to remain open for now
The Ministry of Education wants to cancel Manawatū's Country Kindy's licence.
Early childhood centre files court action against Ministry of Education
Country Kindy is seeking to overturn the cancellation of its licence.
Early childhood centre’s licence to be cancelled
Country Kindy's licence is being cancelled due to alleged curriculum violations.
Heavy rain in outlook for lower North Island
Niwa's report covers the outlook for the lower North Island over the next three months.
Pioneering Feilding family's life captured in new book
The Carthew family were booksellers and involved in politics, church and the community.
Trust offers free support for diabetics
It has moved to The Pillars in Palmerston North suburb Milson.
Suze Redmayne: Significant progress made with agricultural initiatives
OPINION: I’m proud of the way our Government backs our farmers.
Rugby: School teams showing their mettle
A round-up of Whanganui school rugby for the month of June.
Horizons' Regional Land Transport Plan focuses on resilience and safety
Objectives have been updated to reflect the changed direction for the plan.
Horizons' long-term plan focuses on healthy environment
Horizons Regional Council received 540 submissions on its draft long-term plan.
Council to fund freshwater projects
Applications for Horizons' Freshwater Community Grant are open.
Manawatū recognises some of its finest
More than 50 people were acknowledged at Volunteer Recognition Event in Palmerston North.
Firearms, stolen goods recovered after burglaries
Eight people have been arrested in relation to the Manawatū incidents.
Manawatū's public clock woes continue
Feilding's clocktower shows 12 and Palmy's is four minutes slow.
Q&A with Brendan Dugan of the NZ Highwaymen
The NZ Highwaymen are about to get back on the road, touring across NZ in June and July.
Rachel Keedwell: Councillors learn of unintended consequences
OPINION: Some submitters put a lot of thought into how to do things differently.
Rural Support ambassador tours lower North Island
Matt Chisholm will talk about his own experiences with mental health.
Ōhakea base achieves round-the-clock fire and rescue availability
Ōhakea serves as a vital alternate airport in New Zealand.
Women’s Lifestyle Expo returns to Palmy
Expo showcases diversity and creativity of businesses in New Zealand.
Two people arrested after pedestrian struck by driver fleeing police
'Luckily, the pedestrian was not seriously injured.'