One dead after serious Manawatu crash
Police were notified of the crash around 3.20pm today.
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Stephen Hamilton is enjoying gardening in Palmerston North after the extremes of Darwin.
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Sylvia Murphy, 100, says she has had a happy life.
Local Focus: Dealing to Palmerston North's river rubbish
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Local Focus: The heart of Palmerston North for green Kiwis
A community garden is growing more joy than just vegetables.
Children's mental health: Services at 'crisis point' as demand surges and staff depart
Mental health providers are struggling to cope with growing need in the wake of Covid-19.
Call for better regional connections with buses, trains
Regional connectivity was more in demand than urban services in submissions to Horizons.
Rugby: Kaierau senior side aiming for the top
Kaierau take on Pirates who are in do-or-die mode for staying in the playoff hunt.
Game on: New arcade coming to Whanganui
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Confluence pulls out of Backhouse project
Confluence pulls out of Whanganui co-working venture after months of uncertainty.
Calls to bring Wellington commuter train to Whanganui
Rail was very popular among submitters to Horizons public transport plans.
Russell Bell: Whanganui business' service a 'shoe-in'
"I can attest to the high quality of workmanship and service."
Critically injured person airlifted to hospital after Hunterville crash
Two others received moderate and minor injuries.
Downpours don't deter health workers' strike action
"The ball is in the Ministry of Health and DHBs' court, not in ours."
Call for Government to help with flood protection funding
Horizons Regional Council supports a push for more co-investment as flood risk rises.
DHB quiet over promised chemotherapy unit
There appears to have been little progress in the plan for a chemo and transfusion unit.
Speedway: Wanganui Warriors out to halt hoodoo
The Warriors are quietly confident ahead of the Superstock Teams Champs in Palmy.
Speedway: Back to the future for Keith Turner
The Whanganui driver will be back at Oceanview this Saturday in his "new" car.
Consumer spending up despite drop in tourism
The unemployment rate has dropped significantly as average earnings rise
Three soldiers burned by Molotov cocktail in training
Trio were doused in petrol and set alight during riot training.
'Fabulous' event as artists open studios to public
Numbers were down but the artists were still pleased with the connections they made.
New owners behind wheel at Wanganui Toyota
The dealership has joined the Manawatu & TRC Toyota group
What it takes to be involved with Search and Rescue
Dedication, a wide range of skills and being able to drop everything are needed.
'It was very good, quick work' - senior firefighter
Potentially contaminated water diverted away from Whanganui River.
Buyers snap up Marton sections
Developers are planning more than 650 new sections for Marton and Bulls.
'She's very special': Te Ara a Maria visits Whanganui
"She's like an icon really. She's very special."
Judge slams Hell's Angels code of silence after violent attack: 'you chose to protect extreme violence and cowardice'
Three Hell's Angels associates refused to talk about a man who was beaten into a coma.
Rescue helicopter flies two children to hospital
The two incidents occurred in Raetihi and Ohakune.
Athletics club reaches mid-way point in challenging season
Athletes are holding their breaths for the national championships planned for early March.
Manawatū-Whanganui District moves back to open fire season
Remember, if it's hot and windy, please don't light a fire.
Catholic parish floats social housing complex
Proposed housing development to be done in partnership with diocese and developer
Wanganui line up for rejigged Chapple Cup
Play begins on Friday, with the tournament continuing on Saturday and Sunday