Latest from Palmerston North

'It felt like my two worlds had come back together' - Keedwell's council role

Rachel Keedwell has chosen a hybrid electric vehicle for her chairing role at Horizons.

Suzuki Series roars into life in Taupo

It is ultimate skill vs ultimate track experience in the next two rounds.

Donations welcome to support Samoa amid measles outbreak

A fundraiser will be held in Marton on December 14 in support of those in need in Samoa.

Speedway: Oceanview to host shootout on Sunday

One vs one racing.

Softball: Blood noses and amateur theatrics

The Athletic women had a wasted drive to Palmerston North at the weekend.

Local Focus: Because Methven - why comedy is coming to the provinces

Playing the regions to rehearse their Netflix special. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

OneRoof report: First home buyers dominate market

Castlecliff is top selling Whanganui suburb

Speedway: Charlie Berntsen trophy on the line on Sunday at Oceanview

'The Charlie' is a coveted prize for all drivers.

Softball history remembered in ballpark name change

A request to formally change the name that's on council records has been put forward.

Speedway season ramps up

Start of four straight weekends of racing.

'Local Hero' says it's all about the team

Jemal Weston's services to rowing have been recognised with a Local Hero Award.

Māori arts students create new traditions

Māori fibre artists display a wide ranges of styles at their Whanganui showcase.

Badminton: Sharrock shuttles between codes

Chris Sharrock winds down his national badminton coaching duties to resume cricket.

Matron Catherine Scrimgeour 'ahead of her time'

Catherine Scrimgeour was a firm but kind matron, and a staunch supporter of nurses.

Highs and lows

Two emphatic wins, a huge loss and a default on Whanganui score sheets.

'Pretty stoked': Taihape quinoa farmers win award

Dan and Jacqui Cottrell grow their quinoa empire, and hear about two other growers.