Peter Bush (1930–2023) was a legendary New Zealand photojournalist with an insatiable desire to discover and record the world.

For over 50 years, Dame Robin White’s art has portrayed people and their environments in Aotearoa New Zealand, Kiribati, Fiji, Tonga, and beyond.

A curated selection of images and videos from Manawatū Standard photojournalist Warwick Smith.

75 years ago, this year, the SS Goya sailed to New Zealand bringing displaced persons from Central, Southern and Eastern Europe as skilled labourers to fill the post WW2 labour shortage.

Step into the immersive world of virtual reality to discover more of Aotearoa New Zealand's history and heritage.

Palmerston North Bridge Club offers free lessons for beginners, those people wanting to learn Bridge or refresh if they have learnt before and want to start again.

Step behind the scenes at Te Manawa Museum of Arts, Science and Heritage, and glimpse into the collection stores where 45,000 artefacts of Manawatū history rest.

Every year the Kui Mina McKenzie Lecture discusses a topic near and dear to the museum community.

Housing airworthy examples of iconic WWII combat aircraft and other military aircraft on display the trip to Biggin Hill is not the be missed! Brendon Deere will share insights on how the aircraft serve as a living memorial to all who have served their country in the air.

Join Manawatū Standard editorial leaders Matthew Dallas, Janine Rankin and Warwick Smith as they discuss the evolution of a regional newsroom; from decision-making to news gathering and photography.

Come and play or learn how to play the game of Rummikub with us.

Join local writers for an evening of sharing and connection.