Nuclear test witness to receive medal
'He could see his skeleton through his fingers, even with his eyes closed.'
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Neville Carter's decades of cemetery dedication celebrated
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A fictional version of Ashhurst stars in Palmy author's books
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Food delivery app launches in Palmy
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Club rugby: Finals footy looms for senior sides
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Club rugby: Rātana take on Marist this weekend at the Pā
Picking up a bonus-point win, Rātana have closed to within two points of Marist.
Injured player Ollie Thomson's Givealittle reaches $40,000
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House prices flat in May, buyers taking time to make decisions
May-laise: A soggy month for many in the housing market.
Club rugby: Taihape win sends Marton out of playoff contention
The visitors got off to a fast start.
100-year-old milk powder found at Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctica hut
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Manawatū restarts Miriam's heart
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Fatal hit-and-run victim's body left by side of road for hours after miscoded 111 call
“Although made in good faith, we think that decision was an error in judgement"
Wastewater treatment budget increased at 11th hour
Mayor Grant Smith said a lower budget would destroy relationships and rip up $5m of work.
Teanau Tuiono: Workers deserve more leave, not less
OPINION: Stripping some workers of sick leave would be a slap in the face.
Modern way to learn Rangitāne history
Visit six sites along the Manawatū River, scan the QR code and be taken back in time.
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’.
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.
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.'
Council cuts its wastewater treatment budget
Karen Naylor said the community cannot afford the current cost of $647m.