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Before the meet, it was 'looking like a disaster'.
Are old cemeteries dead and buried?
Cemeteries provide an escape from the busyness of life and a reminder of what’s important.
High praise for Palmy composer
Sai Natarajan's musical education began when he was in the womb.
Insolvent restaurant racks up $1.2m in creditor claims
The Manawatū restaurant operated for less than two years before going into liquidation.
Library cat has paws of clay and a silent purr
Stuart Schwartz won the competition to name Palmerston North Central Library's cat.
Year's second important Māori event attracts thousands to Rātana
This year’s celebrations at Rātana Pa have kicked off in sunny weather.
Mob leader to stay in jail after loaded gun found in car during gang tensions
He says he took the gun off someone else because he was 'concerned about public safety'.
What says summer more than cricket?
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Rural artist Graham Christensen: Let them in and out
The Rural Life exhibition runs until February 28 at the Coach House Museum in Feilding.
Swept away by the current: Teen who drowned in river was a poor swimmer
Valentino Laki was with friends and family when he got into difficulty in 2018.
Two men charged over brawl that led to gang murder
Two people have been charged over a violent gang brawl that preceded Hori Gage's murder.
Bad tabs and no sleep: Why experts are urging Kiwis to get their drugs tested this summer
A substance found in some tabs has caused deaths overseas.
'Far too many': Road toll an alarm for summer
“You’re only a second away from a truck coming at you.”
Whanganui athletics: Students shine at national champs
Plenty of athletes did not step on the podium but reached a final or set new PBs.
'That's just not a professional look': Mayor's office leaks
Rangitīkei District Council has approved a $19m new build to replace the old building.
Plenty of change for MP Tangi Utikere
While the Labour MP is now in Opposition, the year has also had positives.
Public feedback sought on bid to operate Tūroa skifield
The Department of Conservation is seeking public feedback on Pure Tūroa's application.
'Pretty humbling': Tāmata Hauhā boss nominated for New Zealander of the Year
'You sit back and go, ‘Actually, we’ve done some pretty remarkable stuff.'
War memorial in Bunnythorpe like new again
The restored Bunnythorpe War Memorial was unveiled on December 9.
Sexual violation in rideshare leads to charge
It is not known whether the defendant was the driver or another passenger.
Witnesses sought after teen knifed in Palmerston North
The teen suffered non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
'A real privilege': Sport Whanganui boss signs off
'It's not about high performance, it's about getting out and doing stuff.'
Bansal not ready to hang up his blue suit
The former National Party candidate sees it as his duty to connect Palmy and the capital.
Palmerston North fire: Police release CCTV images in bid for information
There was extensive damage to the building.
'I’m still alive': Passenger of TikTok killer driver nearly paralysed
Zane Bullivant implored the driver to stop just before the fatal crash happened.
Palmy's Josh Gowan clocking up the marathons in support of cancer research
Josh Gowan is completing a half-marathon a day throughout November.
Head Hunter funeral: 'OG' William 'Bird' Hines to be laid to rest near Foxton today
The tangi for the feared and revered Head Hunter starts at 11am.
Region's roadworks ramp up for summer
Resurfacing work north of Taihape has been completed but more projects loom.
Constable's hope: The new generation that could solve a small town's domestic violence woes
This policewoman is teaching children what love looks like when they're in a safe home.
Will concerts be coming to Whanganui's velodrome?
'We are heading into the unknown a little bit.'
Whanganui runner breaks world record
'My finish time was a bit quicker than I’d expected.'
Whanganui weather: What to expect this week
Make the most of the dry weather while you can.
In darkness, avoiding a sting, a million bees cross the Hawke's Bay border
This was what beekeepers had been desperate for after the cyclone flooded many hives.