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Alistair Davis is Massey University’s new chancellor
Angela Hauk-Willis is the new pro chancellor.
Why Palmerston North deserves better
OPINION: Palmerston North is a pocket engine room of the wider national economy.
Renowned historian steps down as editor of Rugby Almanack
The recently published 2024 edition was his last as editor of the book.
Airline says Ōhakea’s staffing woes put commercial flights at risk
The airline warned the former Transport Minister.
The Hits Hawke's Bay co-hosts discuss their scooter challenge
Adam Green and Megan Banks were elated after their epic scooter journey.
'Bled every cent': Mum secretly used $130k of relatives' money
Faith Fruean took advantage of the migrants, using their wages to live a bling lifestyle.
'Majestic goat' leads son to missing dad
Brent Harrison was tramping in the Tararua Range when he got lost and confused.
Whanganui cricket: United and Marist closing in on semifinal spots
United will be hoping for an improved batting performance this weekend.
Mum confronts driver who dragged her son to death
Raynor Cribb was dragged 80m to his death under a car by a driver who knew he was there.
Feilding flood survivor reflects on his 84 years
Feilding is marking the 150th anniversary of the establishment of Manchester Block.
Cricket: Marist and United building Coastal Challenge momentum
A rejigged Marist bowling attack got the job done.
Diamond anniversary for trainee teachers
A reunion is being held for the 1964 intake at Palmerston North Teachers’ College.
Two decades on: Pregnant woman plucked from Mangamahu roof shares her story
Seilena Phillips-Edwards' rescue touched hearts during the Whanganui floods.
Explained: The bigger picture behind the Port Hills fire
With most of summer over, NZ is only beginning to get its most dangerous fire conditions.
Stretch of central NI state highway to close overnight for weeks
Six to eight weeks of closures coincide with a new roundabout opening at Ōhakea.
Future of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts uncertain as buyer backs out
Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton says the decision is frustrating for local businesses.
Letters: More buses supported
Readers have their say on increased public transport and climate change.
Seventh open win at Dannevirke for Rowland Smith
The win heralded the champion Hawke's Bay shearer's return to competition.
Body believed to be of missing man Duncan Hill found
Duncan Hill's family have been contacted, but formal identification has not yet been done.
New recycling rules: What I shouldn't have put in bin
OPINION: I wash my recycling like it is going back in the cupboard.
Free to a large wall: Piece by textile artist Laura Hudson on the move
It is thought the piece depicts the Manawatū River and the Ruahine and Tararua Ranges.
Where our rescue helicopter went in 2023
Dannevirke and Levin were the helicopter's most-visited locations in 2023.
Fatal shooting victim named
Police received reports a man had been shot. He later died from his injuries.
Marist spanked in cricket's Coastal Challenge
Red Star racked up 307-7 at Queen Elizabeth Park in Masterton.
Wind disappears 'miraculously' before Cooks Classic mile
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.
Hawke's Bay cricket star on the verge of record number of centuries
When Brad Schmulian bats, it tends to be for quite a while.
High praise for Palmy composer
Sai Natarajan's musical education began when he was in the womb.
Waikato cyclists battle it out for national crown
Waikato connections strong at Cycling New Zealand Criterium Nationals.
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.
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'.