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Motorcyclist killed in crash near Levin
The Foxton Shannon Rd was closed after the crash but has since reopened.
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'Make it easy, make it fun': Disc golf course opens in Taihape
The 18-tee course has options for beginners through to experienced players.
Revealed: The coaches tipped to work as Dave Rennie's assistants
Rennie plans a major shake-up of assistants, with few of Scott Robertson’s likely to stay.
'Sitting thigh-to-thigh': Why Whanganui's taxi-buses will not return
'A Toyota HiAce is a great vehicle for your family, band or church group.'
How the Herald's rugby expert tipped Rennie a month ago
Herald writer made the call about Rennie in January – NZ Rugby followed that lead today.
'A man of mana': Ex-players share what it's like to play under Dave Rennie
Former players and coaches share what makes Dave Rennie the perfect candidate.
Charting the rise of Dave Rennie – from club rugby to head coach of the All Blacks
Rennie has coached grassroots club rugby, NPC, Super Rugby and now the All Blacks.
'We have got so many levers to pull': Award-winning farmer on planning and adaptability
Pongaroa's David and Rebecca Buick win Tararua Sheep and Beef Farm Business of the Year.
On The Up: ‘All the week’s worries fade away’ - Irish Ceilidh dance night comes to Ōtāne hall
Breige Rendell says everyone is welcome at the hall for an evening of Ceilidh dance.
Ranked: The top 50 Kiwis in the NRL
In a gruelling exercise, we rank the top New Zealanders currently in the NRL.
'Quite hot temperatures': Big late-week warm-up for south and north
Temperatures are forecast to push into the high 20s across the South Island on Friday.
‘Bugger off’: Man living in car stabbed resident who told him to move off his lawn
Anaru Yardley told the victim he could do whatever he wanted before stabbing him.
'Rolls-Royce' cruiser boat to debut at Auckland Boat Show
The 13.8m vessel was crafted in Tauranga over a 20 month build.
Edmonds on Labour's big mistake, landlords, Reserve Bank shake-up and if she's getting 'nasty'
Labour's finance spokeswoman sits down with the Herald to discuss Labour's economic plans.
Former soldier and sex offender Adrien Bell's volunteer work sparks concern
Former Army corporal Adrien Bell filmed teens with a hidden bathroom camera.
Misdiagnosis: Man pays mechanic $6000 for $140 fix
A car dealer diagnosed an expensive problem, but it was really a simple fix.
KiwiSaver rule change to help farmers, diplomats and soldiers buy a first home
Withdrawals to be allowed for the purchase of farmland.
Could you be $6m richer? Here are the Lotto Powerball numbers
Some players have walked away with big prizes.
Summer ends calm, but colder, wetter blast to hit as autumn arrives
A cold, rain-bearing front will sweep north, reaching Palmerston North on Sunday.
Summer to single digits: Cold blast brings autumn in with a 'bang'
'It’s autumn coming in with a bit of a bang', said a MetService meteorologist.
Rescue operation for man missing in Manawatū River scaled back, patrols continue
Searches were conducted on the river, Foxton estuary and in surrounding areas.
600 competitors, 6000 sheep: Golden Shears world champs return to Masterton
The championships will be held on March 4-7 at the town’s War Memorial Stadium.
'We need to be fighting fit': Air NZ chief on his plan to reset airline after big loss
It seems all options on the table as airline confronts sobering challenges.
Airlines: When Ohakea will be available 24/7 for biggest aircraft
A decision on an Air Force base for jumbo jets has long been awaited.
Zespri expects global sales to double or triple in a decade – CEO
More than 600 people attended the kiwifruit marketer's Momentum Conference today.
Thief steals wood meant to cover storm damage costs for small rural school
Ōpiki School is a rural primary school of 113 students near Manawatū.
Man disappears in Manawatū River, search and rescue underway
Officers tried to call to the man to come back to land.
Woman facing organ removal claims GP clinic lost her medical records
The woman claimed her infertility was ignored by a Palmerston North clinic for years.
Police seek owners of war medals believed stolen in Palmerston North
They include a 1939-1945 star, Atlantic star, Burma star and war medal.
50-hour-old baby died while nurse was on break
Despite efforts to revive the child, he couldn't be saved.