Wastewater treatment budget increased at 11th hour
Mayor Grant Smith said a lower budget would destroy relationships and rip up $5m of work.
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Teanau Tuiono: Workers deserve more leave, not less
OPINION: Stripping some workers of sick leave would be a slap in the face.
Construction starting on new commercial vehicle safety centre
The vehicle safety centre at Ōhakea aims to improve compliance and efficiency.
Modern way to learn Rangitāne history
Visit six sites along the Manawatū River, scan the QR code and be taken back in time.
Cleaner, greener heating welcome change at Ōhakea
RNZAF Base Ōhakea decommissions its boiler in a switch to cleaner heating.
Canine mannequin star of NZDF first aid training
The New Zealand Defence Force is ensuring staff know how to help dogs in emergencies.
Firearms, stolen goods recovered after burglaries
Eight people have been arrested in relation to the Manawatū incidents.
Council halves its cycling improvements budget
Elected members respond to ratepayers' call to ‘cut it back cuz’.
King's Birthday road toll rises to 3 after person struck on Auckland motorway
Roads in both main islands have also been closed today after crashes, police say.
Two dead in North Island crashes, one seriously injured in the South Island
Roads in both islands have also been closed today after crashes, police say.
Whanganui rugby: Sixty-strong training group prepares for Heartland season
Steelform Whanganui need to rebuild their propping resources.
KSM for Rongotea's deputy fire chief officer
'Everyone I’ve worked with deserves this award but I feel very humbled.'
Whanganui rugby: Utiku Old Boys remain top of table
Utkiu pulled away from Border in the second half.
Foxton woman's sport and surf service recognised
Joss Urbahn has spent 40-plus years dedicating her time to squash and surf lifesaving.
Council cuts its wastewater treatment budget
Karen Naylor said the community cannot afford the current cost of $647m.
Final Waitangi Tribunal hearings start at Raukawa in Ōtaki
Ngāti Korokī is the last hapū to be heard by the Waitangi Tribunal.
Athletics: Historic weekend for New Zealand athletes
Beamish goes to number two in the New Zealand all-time mile list.
Palmy woman says pageantry has allowed her to heal
Rovelyn Milford has battled depression, anxiety and body image issues.
Former Wallaby to play club rugby for Shannon
It means a lot for Leroy Houston to don the Shannon maroon again.
Judith Lacy: Linking in or out is best done with pizza
OPINION: There's valuable real estate to be had on and off line.
Cancer service ‘on the brink of collapse’
There are huge risks if the short staffing is not addressed, a medical oncologist says.
Judith Lacy: My incredibly easy journey to a silver fern passport
OPINION: The colloquialism warmed my heart much more than the missing sausage roll.
Top prosecutor's breaches in murder case revealed
One breach included asking police to omit information from a job sheet after a meeting.
Popeyes battle shows how big businesses protect their trademarks - even when they have no plans to come to NZ
COMMENT: The scrap between a Manawatū fish-and-chip shop and a US Louisiana chicken joint.
From braces to beard: Film-maker's eight-year project finished
The making of the series The Tripods has been a huge part of Arlo Macmillan's life.
A tour inside Palmerston North Police Station
The scaffolding has gone and the carpark is no longer the domain of builders.
'Beyond impressive': Manawatū couple win Responsible Dairying Award
The Stewarts have created wetlands and planted thousands of native trees on their farm.
Funding for new roading restricted, ministers pass buck to NZTA, Ō2NL still on list
The minister cites years of budget blowouts and cancellations for the change.
Netball Whanganui's Premier season under way
Four new teams that have not played at Springvale Stadium had a chance on Monday night.
Work begins on median barriers between Whanganui and Bulls
Between 2019 and 2023, there were 159 crashes on SH3 between Whanganui and Bulls.
It's the destination that leaves foreigners in disbelief, and it's right here in NZ
A place where dogs can be mayor, railways are pedalled and bridges lead to nowhere.
Alec McNab: Collegiate marks 50 years of football
1981 captain Ian Rogers has released his history of the sport at the school.
Whanganui's netball season takes a leap
There is a significant increase in player numbers, including males.
From blind date to platinum wedding anniversary
Alma and Bob Bartosh have danced their way through marriage for 70 years.