Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. History of the Ōpiki Suspension Bridge, also known as Tane Suspension Bridge, Rangitāne Swing Bridge and Opiki Toll Bridge.

Designed byJoseph Dawson and officially opened in 1918, it was then the longest heavy traffic bridge in New Zealand. This river crossing was used by vehicles and stock. It saved local flax mill owners many hours and costs transporting produce to the rail network. The bridge closed in 1969 but remained a significant imposing landmark. It has a Category 1 listing with Heritage New Zealand.

In recent times it has deteriorated significantly, with the collapse of the upstream wire in September 2023.

Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. Background stories of some of the graves at the historic Terrace End cemetery on Napier Road. One of the oldest remaining headstones is that of Meritini Te Panau, who died in 1888. She was the wife of Kerei Te Panau (died 1908, age 103), a prominent Rangitāne kaumatua. Also buried here are Palmerston North's first mayor and his wife, George and Louisa Snelson.

The Napier Road cemetery is the burial grounds for almost 10,000 people. The land for the cemetery was gifted by Rangitāne in 1875. A new cemetery in Kelvin Grove was opened in 1927 and the older cemetery has been closed for many years. However the descendants of those buried at the Terrace End cemetery can be buried with their relatives if there is room.

Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. The Māori Battalion trains at the Palmerston North showgrounds in 1940.

Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. The Māori Battalion trains at the Palmerston North showgrounds in 1940. Abridged from original article, 22 April 2006.

Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. The story of the dog Tiger, a great dane, mascot of the Māori Battalion during World War 2. Tiger was the companion dog of Captain Harding Waipuke Leaf (Ngā Puhi). Tiger stayed in New Zealand when Captain Leaf departed for service overseas. Sadly he died in Crete in 1941.

Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. In 1922, the Performing Arts Competitions Society commenced with holding an annual programme of competitions for young performing artists. Over the years, young people have competed in categories which include: musical instruments, dance, speech and drama and most recently, musical theatre.

The continued success of the competitions is due to the dedication of local teachers and the volunteers who organised venues, enrolments, judges, accompanists, advertisers, sponsors and special galas.

Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. Injuries and fatalities caused by boys and men using well sharpened axes were common in the late 19th century, with many workers involved with bush clearing. Bush felling and saw milling were Manawatū's first industries. Medical aid was often carried out by the bushmen themselves, with no nearby doctors or medical centres.

Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. Stephen Berg recalls the tensions in Palmerston North between rugby supporters and anti- Springbok tour protesters, July and August 1981.

Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. In January 1997, members of the 'Save the Avenue' protest group, led by Mark Bell-Booth, occupied the green tunnel of large plane trees which lined Fitzherbert Avenue. The action consisted of people huddling around trees and climbing the trees in an effort to save them from being felled by the Palmerston North City Council. Council wanted to fell the trees to widen the main route between Massey University and the city. The trees needed to be felled to make room for additional lanes, which would fix traffic congestion.

Less dominant plane trees were later planted on the sides of a widened Fitzherbert Avenue. Mark Bell-Booth was elected mayor of Palmerston North in 2001.

Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. On 30 July 1979, the Muldoon-led National Government introduced a scheme intended to save fuel. Everyone in the country had to nominate a day of the week on which they would not drive their car. Many people applied for exemptions, whilst others switched to riding bicycles and small motorcycles, which were exempt from the scheme.

Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. History of Hokowhitu Lagoon and the first Carnival of the Lake, January 1963. The five day programme was organised by the Palmerston North Public Relations Organisation. The events drew up to 3000 spectators.

Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. The story of old-time swagman, Russian Jack. Abridged from original article.

Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. A selection of local petty crime stories reported in the region's May 1921 newspapers.

Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. Report of American President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn Carter's three day visit to Palmerston North in February 1984. The former President was invited by the Central Districts and Manawatu Lions clubs.

Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. Summary of Manawatu Evening Standard stories published 4 September 1920. Local articles includes debate about a bus or tram service for the town. The buses won out.

Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. The life story of Lorna Hodder (1899-1995), published by author Tim Shoebridge in the Manawatū Journal of History, 2020 issue. His article "Stepping Out of the Shadows" describes how Lorna spent her lifetime working for the rights of Methodist churchwomen and children.

Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. The life story of Minister of Parliament, mayor and councillor James (Jimmy) Nash and his wife Elizabeth (nee Keogh). They were married in 1895 and lived in Waimarama, a past homestead on Alfred Street.

Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. The Manawatū/Horowhenua campaign for women's voting rights in the 1890s was led by a group of passionate advocates. These included Learmonth White Dalrymple, Margaret Giesen, her daughter Edith Giesen, Mary Alice Sorley, Clara Lethbridge, Minnie Leary, Mary Butters and Elizabeth Esther Dillon. When the local branches of the women's run Women's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) were formed, a number of husbands offered support. The WCTU main objective was temperance, which was addressed through the lens of other women's issues, including obtaining the vote.

Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. Tribute to distinguished historian and teacher Brian Mather (1928-2008), founder of the Local History Study Group which later became the Palmerston North Historical Society Inc. He contributed significantly to researching and raising awareness of Palmerston North's history. Brian's research work is a lasting legacy to the city.

Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. The early days of long-gone newspaper "Shannon News" and a selection of its articles in June 1921.

Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. The Central Baptist Church celebrates its quasquicentennial, 125 years since it started. The article includes highlights from its history, historical details of church people and the buildings which have stood on the site purchased in 1895.

Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. Memorable moments from some past Christmas seasons in Palmerston North, 1918 to the 1970's.

Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. Local news, events and opinion pieces as described in the newspaper on 20 November 1965.

Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. The career of Theatre Royal's business manager and first Opera House manager Harry Muller.

Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. On the paper's 140th anniversary, staff and former staff from the Manawatū Standard share customer services stories and back-room memories. With contributions from Linda Sinclair, Julie Scott, Adrian Broad, Mike Griffin, Alister Browne.

Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. A review of articles from the Manawatū Journal of History, Volume 15 (2019). The journal, published annually, contains articles on the history of the wider Manawatū area, written by several contributors.

Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. The origins of the soon-to-be demolished Wesley Methodist Church decorative alterpiece, also called a reredos. It was created almost 50 years ago by Maurice Shailer, descendant of a prominent pioneer Palmerston North family. The Shailer family have strong links with the church. The reredos is planned to be incorporated in a new church building.

Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. The life story of Ellen Dougherty, first matron of Palmerston North Hospital.

Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. The history of Highbury House, one of two Methodist Social Services second hand goods stores in Palmerston North.

Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. Over seven hundred Polish children came to New Zealand at the invitation of the Prime Minister in 1944. They were housed in a camp in Pahiatua.