Manawatu Standard - October 07, 2025

Petition sparks dog options

Relay champs take to the roads

Sex offender concedes he’s needing some help

Country roads turn into racetrack for NZ road relay championships

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Turbos coach reflects on season

‘Key milestone’: Churchill Bridge in Pohangina Valley finally reopens

Voter turnout tracking well

Garage catches fire

Abuse forces candidate to give up campaigning

Jazz orchestra wants crowd to ‘feel’ the music

Conductor returns to guide concert

Jobseeker changes under fire

Orr received payout after quitting Reserve Bank

Academics want Government to ban harmful online advertising

Gun collector’s death unexplained

Mother of Tom Phillips’ children admits drink-driving

Samoa gets $6m for navy ship sinking

How the wine industry is faring amid uncertainty over US tariffs

Overcharging sees IAG hit with $19.5m penalty

Lower rates don’t result in more spending

Why wealth taxes don’t work ...

Traders starting to bet on Hungary without Orban

Gambling a bad bet for Asian NZers

Cartoonist’s view: Emma Cook

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Syria holds first vote since Assad

Ban on ‘carnivals of hatred’ sought

Widows mourning in digital age

The most delightful scent of viburnums

The Lost Bus: The year’s most searing and terrifying drama

Fitting tribute to one-time comedy king

Want to know what we spend on gambling? This show will tell you

Your guide to the week’s best on Sky and free-to-air TV

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Walter eyes simple solutions

Aitchison stars with double gold

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Next generation on show in NPC team of year

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Hufanga a humble hero

Walmsley returns but Taurua stays away

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