George Heagney

There was no way anyone on the Manawatū sidelines would have believed College Old Boys would bounce back immediately after being swamped by 105 points by Kia Toa a week earlier.

A dark stretch of the Manawatū River pathway has been transformed into a glowing spectacle for a fun whānau event.

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Educators hope to see greater resource put into the sector when the Government unveils the Budget on Thursday, to help in areas such as stability and learning support.

Comment The first All Blacks squad naming of the year is always eagerly anticipated, but this year's announcement will hold extra significance for a Manawatū rugby club.

The Vatican was rocking as Old Boys-Marist celebrated 100 years with a big win, continuing their mid-season surge.

Wellington held their nerve in a penalty shootout to win the men's A grade title at the New Zealand Indian Hockey Championships in Palmerston North.

A well-known name from New Zealand's political past has been reborn, and the Alliance Party is standing a candidate in Rangitīkei.

The closure of a damaged bridge has cut off a critical route for a rural Tararua community and fixing the problem could come with an expensive price tag.

A year of the new highway linking Manawatū and Tararua being open has brought an economic boost, safety, recreation and no potholes.