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Whanganui Under-17 athletes up against Wellington 'powerhouses'
The team will be competing in the Youth National League at the end of the regular season.
Palmy couple's walker stalking leads to unique hut
Whiowhio Hut in Palmerston North is Aotearoa's only urban tramping hut.
Super Samantha swipes and smiles to the top
Samantha Schoenwald shines at Foodstuffs' Checker of the Year competition.
Freshwater funding up for grabs
Applications to Horizons Regional Council close on June 30.
Why localised duplication can be destructive
Opinion: Brit Bunkley argues for centralisation.
Collegiate debating team completes regional three-peat
Next up are the national champs in May.
Rural sportspeople celebrated at Norwood NZ Rural Sports Awards
Alabaster broke the eight-hour strong wool lamb shearing world record in December.
National Māori MPs eye electorates for 2023 election
"I have decided to explore this new opportunity to continue to represent my community."
Te Pāti Māori eyes Te Tai Hauāuru for election 2023
Adrian Rurawhe's decision to go list only at the election opens door for Te Pāti Māori.
Palmerston North house fire being treated as suspicious
No one was believed to be in the house at the time of the fire.
Stan Walker: A superstar returns to his spiritual home of Rātana
Aotearoa singer Stan Walker keeps the faith with his Ratana roots.
The Ratana Pā kitchen is run like a military operation
Behind every big event there's a team of volunteers.
Winston Peters takes centre stage as Rātana faithful arrive
The Rātana faithful prepare for two days of celebrations.
Whanganui man arrested for Palmerston North robbery
The man is due to appear in Palmerston North District Court on Wednesday.
One dead after serious Manawatu crash
Police were notified of the crash around 3.20pm today.
TT titles up for grabs on Boxing Day at Cemetery Circuit
Everything is back on track for Boxing Day, with a few extras for good measure.
My Perfect Weekend: Bill Charnock
The Chronicle's classifieds team leader's weekend would involve friends and family.
A passion for food action: Inspiring gardener helps community
Stephen Hamilton is enjoying gardening in Palmerston North after the extremes of Darwin.
'Get out and enjoy yourself', centenarian advises
Sylvia Murphy, 100, says she has had a happy life.
Local Focus: Dealing to Palmerston North's river rubbish
Planning for beautiful rivers in Palmerston North ahead of strong urban growth.
Local Focus: The heart of Palmerston North for green Kiwis
A community garden is growing more joy than just vegetables.
Children's mental health: Services at 'crisis point' as demand surges and staff depart
Mental health providers are struggling to cope with growing need in the wake of Covid-19.
Call for better regional connections with buses, trains
Regional connectivity was more in demand than urban services in submissions to Horizons.
Rugby: Kaierau senior side aiming for the top
Kaierau take on Pirates who are in do-or-die mode for staying in the playoff hunt.
Game on: New arcade coming to Whanganui
The Play2Win arcade is being opened by Palmerston North trampoline park Cloud 9.
Confluence pulls out of Backhouse project
Confluence pulls out of Whanganui co-working venture after months of uncertainty.
Calls to bring Wellington commuter train to Whanganui
Rail was very popular among submitters to Horizons public transport plans.
Russell Bell: Whanganui business' service a 'shoe-in'
"I can attest to the high quality of workmanship and service."
Critically injured person airlifted to hospital after Hunterville crash
Two others received moderate and minor injuries.
Downpours don't deter health workers' strike action
"The ball is in the Ministry of Health and DHBs' court, not in ours."
Call for Government to help with flood protection funding
Horizons Regional Council supports a push for more co-investment as flood risk rises.
DHB quiet over promised chemotherapy unit
There appears to have been little progress in the plan for a chemo and transfusion unit.
Speedway: Wanganui Warriors out to halt hoodoo
The Warriors are quietly confident ahead of the Superstock Teams Champs in Palmy.