Latest from Palmerston North

Testing shows no Covid-19 in Whanganui wastewater

As at Thursday morning, there was no trace of the virus in Whanganui's wastewater.

Live: Two Covid cases in Tauranga; one in Manawatū - 'We know there will be concern', says PM

As Aucklanders wait for their day of freedom, another city is now dealing with a new case.

'I'm one of the lucky ones' - Woman beats one of the deadliest cancers

77-year-old former farmer defeats dangerous cancer through proactive approach and surgery.

Athletics: Whanganui athletes zooming through Covid challenges

The regional meet has been split into four meets because of numbers restrictions.

Horizons adds two Māori councillor roles

Composition of next Horizons council open to appeal - to be made final in April next year.

Aranui School's lunches foster 'kai culture'

Other schools are keen to learn from Aranui School's experience

Polio survivor urges people to learn from history and get jab

Retired nurse Jan Wills-Collins points out striking similarities between Covid and polio.

Palmerston North High Flyers fire treated as suspicious

Emergency services are investigating the fire in the landmark building.

Whanganui public health team managing Auckland Covid cases

"They had too much work on their hands in Auckland."

One dead after two-vehicle crash in Manawatū overnight

Police were alerted to the crash on Rangitikei Line at Newbury, shortly before 8.30pm.

Regional council seeks feedback on representation change

14 councillors, two Māori constituencies - the right form for Horizons Regional Council?

One dead, one in hospital after car hits power pole in Foxton

The single-vehicle crash on Foxton Shannon Rd was reported at around 3.30am.

Value of each vote should be same - Horizons representation review

Councillors prefer smaller council - but are swayed by arguments about fairness.

Local Focus: Two tickets for the price of one

New companion card a welcome accessory. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Catchment collective grows, adds staff and funding

Catchment groups test water monthly across 62 inland Rangitīkei-Whanganui sites

Home is where the heart is for Lou Walker

A visiting friend even compared Whanganui to Rarotonga.

Local Focus: Palmerston North's Stomach is being digitised

The Stomach poster archives preserved. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Collaboration to better support Whanganui's homeless

Community meetings have provided a starting point to assist people without secure housing.