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!['Tough, knuckle-down season' for farmers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
'Tough, knuckle-down season' for farmers
“Every time a lamb leaves the farm it takes dollars with it."
![Defence Force: Firefighter shortage cuts Ōhakea option for diverted airliners](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Defence Force: Firefighter shortage cuts Ōhakea option for diverted airliners
There's a national shortage of qualified personnel and very limited training options.
![Happy landings: What airlines and airports want from the next government](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Happy landings: What airlines and airports want from the next government
New Zealand's reputation with international airlines is at risk, says action report.
![Crunch time in Magpies and Turbos rivalry](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Crunch time in Magpies and Turbos rivalry
The Magpies have won the last seven matches against Manawatū.
![Senior doctor’s plea as staff struggles put safe emergency service at risk](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Senior doctor’s plea as staff struggles put safe emergency service at risk
Senior doctor's plea to Health NZ bosses illustrates the extreme strain on EDs nationally.
![Steve Braunias: In praise of cowtown Palmerston North](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Steve Braunias: In praise of cowtown Palmerston North
OPINION: There's more than meets the eye to Palmerston North
Sport news
![Brmm brmm ... Reeves revved for Daybreaker](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Brmm brmm ... Reeves revved for Daybreaker
Top rally drivers including Aussie Brendan Reeves are coming to Palmerston North.
![Manawatū cricket players join squad](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Manawatū cricket players join squad
An ex-Waiopehu College student and two Palmerston North players have signed with the team.
![Manawatū trainer posts win at Ōtaki meet](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Manawatū trainer posts win at Ōtaki meet
Opawa Jack is trained by Palmerston North-based Chrissy Bambry.
Lifestyle news
![Anthem singer Marla Kavanaugh cancels NZ show after death threats](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Anthem singer Marla Kavanaugh cancels NZ show after death threats
The opera singer feels as if she can't return to NZ, according to her parents.
![Meet the Rural Sportswoman of the Year finalists](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Meet the Rural Sportswoman of the Year finalists
Three finalists from the worlds of harness racing, shearing and timbersports.
![Ukrainian Womad act compelled to address war](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Ukrainian Womad act compelled to address war
"The war has further affected our lives, and we are compelled to speak about it."
Rural news
![Sara's side hustle is blooming](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Sara's side hustle is blooming
Sara Patetrson creates unique, handmade greeting cards using locally grown flowers.
![Generous rural spirit shines through tough times at stock donation drive](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Generous rural spirit shines through tough times at stock donation drive
About 370 sheep were donated by farmers from throughout the region.
![Bee Aware Month: Beeing there for our tireless workers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Bee Aware Month: Beeing there for our tireless workers
The humble honey bee is critical for the survival of the planet.
Car news & advice
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![Mustang 7th-gen: how Ford is 'doubling down' on the V8 (it's partly thanks to EVs)](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Mustang 7th-gen: how Ford is 'doubling down' on the V8 (it's partly thanks to EVs)
Mustang chief engineer Laurie Transou explains how Ford can continue with a pure-petrol V8
![Fernando Alonso takes delivery of custom Aston Martin Valkyrie](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Fernando Alonso takes delivery of custom Aston Martin Valkyrie
Some company cars are better than others...
![Michael Jordan’s Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 is up for grabs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Michael Jordan’s Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 is up for grabs
The basketball legend’s ultra-rare Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 can be yours for a cool $1m.
OneRoof property news
![House-hunting for diplomats: I had one property turned down because of sniper fears](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
House-hunting for diplomats: I had one property turned down because of sniper fears
What ambassadors look for in a Kiwi home.
![Tauranga families living 2.5km apart swap homes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Tauranga families living 2.5km apart swap homes
"Oh my god, how did you come up with this idea?"
![Mansion that’s too dangerous to step inside finally sells](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Mansion that’s too dangerous to step inside finally sells
"Mystery house on a hill" snapped up, but buyer and sale price remain a secret.
More Manawatu news
![Map and Zap using lasers instead of chemicals to kill weeds](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Map and Zap using lasers instead of chemicals to kill weeds
Dr Kioumars Ghamkhar said Map and Zap should appeal to agricultural industries worldwide
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Council seeks public input on new dangerous buildings policy
Submissions on the policy close October 7; hearings to be held in November.
![Catherine Knight's environmental work recognised](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Catherine Knight's environmental work recognised
Her work has earned a local historian of the year award.
![UCOL's new scholarships to support students with $180k in funding](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
UCOL's new scholarships to support students with $180k in funding
'This funding is intended to help further remove barriers.'
![Too Many Chiefs are back in town](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Too Many Chiefs are back in town
The line-up boasts Rob Joass, Andrew London, Wayne Mason and Charlotte Yates.
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Tyre scheme aims to sustainably cut waste
There is now a free tyre drop-off at Awapuni Park under the new Tyrewise scheme.
![She's been a wet one in Palmy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
She's been a wet one in Palmy
A relatively dry start to the year was turned around by record rainfall last month.
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Redmayne gives Goldsmith a tour of region
A monthly opinion column from Rangitīkei MP Suze Redmayne
![Jean-Paul Sartre’s classic No Exit comes to The Globe in Palmerston North](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Jean-Paul Sartre’s classic No Exit comes to The Globe in Palmerston North
The play asks the audience to consider what hell really is.
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Kaydee Zabelin: Stormwater spending is vital
OPINION: Palmy residents are noticing signs of strain in the network.
![Group looking out for Manawatū River](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Group looking out for Manawatū River
The group received $300,000 funding following Cyclone Gabrielle
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Vanuatu rally drivers enter Palmy race
The island nation is known for stunning beaches, rugged landscapes ...a nd rally drivers?
![Record grant boosts netball participation and skills across Manawatū](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Record grant boosts netball participation and skills across Manawatū
'The funding will go across all the programmes we deliver' - Ashleigh Kate