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Major upgrade for 'bucket list' golf attraction
'You would have to be a pretty young person to hike from the bottom to the top.'

Police say recent spate of gun crimes in Palmy is not a widespread issue
Police say the issue is not widespread

Whanganui pipped by champions in Heartland Championship thriller
It was a give-and-take encounter between the heavyweights.

Contact to go ahead with airport solar farm
Company pushes 'go' on $271 million solar project at Christchurch Airport.

When is a cabbage not a cabbage?
The mystery plant, believed to be a large variety of kale, is almost 3m tall.

Indian Independence Day celebrated in Palmerston North
Palmerston North Deputy Mayor Debi Marshall-Lobb helped raise the flag.

‘Backward move’: Councillor slams mandate to undo Māori wards
Fiona Kahukura Hadley-Chase says it is an attempt to 'diminish Māori representation'.

Police shot at in Palmerston North: Cops seize loaded guns, put three young men before court
Police in Highbury tried pulling over car, but occupants allegedly shot at cop, sped away.

Five youths arrested for alleged retail theft in Palmy
Arrests were made in under 30 minutes from the first crime being reported.

Coaches lace up as Whanganui Tāne Māori sneak past Horowhenua-Kāpiti
They started with 14 men against a full-strength opposition.

'Deep dive' into farming business
The Ballance Farm Environment Awards are an opportunity to take a good look at business.

Turn up the Volume 3
Palmerston North band Government Pest are touring with the release of their third album.

Local player selected for Hawai'i Pacific Sharks
The Waiopehu College head boy steps up to the Hawai'i Pacific Sharks diamond in 2025.

'It’s going to make a comeback': Farming couple's wool optimism
After Cyclone Gabrielle, the Akers look to the future for their family and wool sector.

'Playing with fire': Act criticises council move to keep Māori seats without referendum
The Act Party has hit back, criticising the move as a 'race-based' decision.

Young musical talent wanted for Gumboots Band
Young Rangitīkei musicians boosted by district council.

Mark Oulaghan shoots for Riccarton double-double
Stable runners West Coast and Berry The Cash are red-hot favourites.

Star Wars actress Ivanna Sakhno a hit with fans
Sakhno was recognisable to fans as Shin Hati from the series Ahsoka.

Teanau Tuiono: Let our tamariki feed on knowledge
OPINION: Choice to send our tamariki to kura kaupapa Māori was deliberate and meaningful,

Chorus group singing to raise awareness of childbirth injury
Hamlin Fistula chairwoman Joli Wescombe will speak at two meetings in Palmerston North

J.B. Phillips remembered as ‘literary sporting legend’
The former journalist was the 'heartbeat of our sporting community'.

Police hunt for woman linked to Facebook scams and on the run
Police ask for the public's help finding Ashleigh Houston, believed to be in Manawatū.

'Beautiful human being': Mother and daughter killed travelling back from netball tournament
She had been coaching an under-17 girls' team at a tri-nations tournament.

Opinion: The route that should be the next road of national significance
Opinion: The pressure on our roads is only going to increase.

Who remembers Morrie The Mouse?
The 2024 journal will be launched officially this weekend.

Driver high on cannabis drifted into oncoming lane before killing Raglan mum
Cannabis-affected driver Darren Lahood crashed into an oncoming car.

Bullfrog Rata returning to Palmerston North
'Struck by an ambulance at four years old’ is the opening line of Botanical Road.