Some nice weather in Palmerston North has greeted Palmerston North's ducklings.

Waddle spring bring? video

Daffodils are in bloom and ducklings are taking to the ponds.

House values climb

Manawatu house values are 'rocketing along' with gaining an average of 13.9 per cent extra value in the year before August.

 Manawatu/Whanganui house values still growing at solid rate as national growth dips below 5 per cent.

Controlling the cats on agenda

Palmerston North may restrict the number of cats residents can keep to less than three.

Conflict point at track resolved

A new path crossing a horse track will be off limits early in the mornings.

One dollar land sparks debate

Selling land for $1 to Horowhenua District Council wasn't welcomed by all.

No sleepwalk for Guy in Otaki race

He's the incumbent and a senior MP, but Nathan Guy may not sleepwalk to victory in Otaki.

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News

Weight is 'just a number'

Staci Thompson works out at Studio Rubix.

Unhealthy? These women smash half Ironmans, triathlons and running races.

Woodville shops start promotions

Woodville businesses are giving away freebies in a bid to fill the once-bustling streets again.

Couple lose another fence

FMG marks new turf

Sport

Boys' High in ominous form

The men's and women's club basketball competitions have reached the semifinals.

The club basketball title is Boys' High's to lose.

Tall order for Mustangs

The Manawatu Mustangs have a tough away game against the Wellington Orcas this weekend.

The Manawatu Mustangs are facing a near impossible task this weekend.

Prop Paranihi all business

Sean Paranihi, 20, returned to his home province Manawatu this year after moving to Canterbury after finishing school.

Rugby is about creating memories rather than money for businessman and Manawatu prop Sean Paranihi.

All Blacks pair start for Manawatu

Ngani Laumape returns to the Manawatu Turbos for his 11th game for the province.

Ngani Laumape and Nehe Milner-Skudder named to start for Manawatu against Otago on Saturday.

Sophie's Choice for Pinetree

Sophie's Choice will wear the number five saddlecloth in a tribute to her part owner Sir Colin Meads.

Sophie's Choice set to contest race named after her owner and All Black legend Sir Colin Meads.

opinion

China the key in North Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un continues to draw condemnation over his repeated ballistic missile tests.

OPINION: Diplomacy preferable to bloodshed and disarray on the Korean Peninsula.

Trauma of duty

Soldiers arrive back from their 2012 Afghanistan tour. At right, Greer Berry and her husband.

OPINION: Reforms to help support our veterans can't come soon enough.

It's not easy at the top

When Jim Bolger became prime minister, officials told him the country was broke.

OPINION: Life didn't work out as expected for those who held New Zealand's top job.

Comedy king could also frustrate

United States comedian Jerry Lewis.

OPINION: His ideas had merit, but was Jerry Lewis funny?

Rachel forgets to invite you in

Kiwi model Rachel Hunter hosts Tour Of Beauty.

TUNNEL VISION: You're a fashion fly on the wall as Rachel Hunter visits her old haunts.

Lifestyle

In for repairs

Now we're getting out and about more, we're also seeing more injuries (file photo).

PAWS AND CLAWS: Tara the rottweiler hopped in on three legs. She's not alone.

Political circus on stage

Robbie Nichol on stage in White Man Behind A Desk.

Webseries White Man Behind A Desk is bringing its live show to Palmerston North.

The words we weave

The Manawatu Writers' Festival is a celebration of words.

The Manawatu Writers' Festival won't be at a loss for words.

What an artist sees

Wairarapa artist Jacky Pearson is opening a new exhibition at Taylor Jensen Fine Arts Gallery.

A new exhibition reflects Jacky Pearson's new surroundings.

The heartbeat of a drum video

Bismark Kofi Danyo has a series of workshops and performances coming up in Palmerston North.

Bismark Kofi Danyo is bringing a bit of African heat to our winter chill.

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