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Man missing in Manawatū River serving NZ Defence Force member
Iwi have placed a rāhui on the river.
'Catastrophic fall from grace': Whanganui teacher groomed two students
The man went on to have sex with one of the teenage girls.
Woman dog-walker hit by car from behind, beloved pet missing
The woman was taken to Palmerston North Hospital and is undergoing surgery today
Happy Birthday Mrs Brown - 100 today
Freda Brown (nee Jones) was born on October 31, 1924, in New Plymouth
Phantom cat barber? Palmy pet owners left mystified by cat-shaving incidents
A phantom cat barber is on the loose in Palmerston North.
Six-year-old named as fatal crash victim
The crash, involving a car and a truck, happened on State Highway 1 near Waiōuru.
'I'm saying no': Levin resident in stoush with council after decision to stop mowing berms
"If the council want to send me a bill, it’s going straight in the bin."
Arrest made after house shot at in Palmerston North
A house was shot at and a vehicle damaged with a bat.
New numbers for biggest iwi in Whanganui-Manawatū
The Āti Haunui-a-Pāpārangi population increased by 44.2% between 2013 and 2023.
Whanganui, Taranaki diplomat appointed High Commissioner to Malaysia
Career diplomat Michael Walsh joined MFAT in 1993.
Support for parents of 'Angel Babies'
Nothing can prepare expectant parents for the news that their baby has no heartbeat.
Inside Palmerston North's special room for bereaved families
Palmerston North Hospital's special room aids bereaved parents with empathy and support.
'Winston didn't want a 65-year-old larrikin': Shane Jones gets serious after talking-to
Shane Jones is playing the jester less as he goes about his politics
Whakapapa Holdings close to deal for ski area assets
'We have confidence as a business that the Whakapapa ski area is viable commercially.'
Clam warning: 'If it gets here, it's too late'
Whanganui River iwi are working with other organisations against an invasive clam.
'Not good enough': Low-income homeowners owe council thousands after error went undiscovered for six years
Letters have been sent to hundreds of impacted ratepayers, who are now facing hefty bills.
Civil Defence warns to secure property ahead of powerful 120km/h gales blasting central regions
MetService said damage to trees, power lines, and unsecured structures were possible.
Drag queens are ready to slay in Palmy
'You still get the odd person that says you'll burn in hell.'
‘Life is meant to be a joy’: New Zealand’s oldest person ticks off another birthday
Skinfluencers might want to take note of the 'line-free' supercentenarian’s skin routine.
‘Just stunned silence’: Mill closure shocks rural community
'Our local towns... it’s probably going to wreck them.'
'Massive blow': Hundreds of jobs lost as Winstone shuts mills
One of the central North Island's biggest employers has made the call to shut two mills.
Hundreds lose jobs as Ruapehu mills close
'As tough as this news is, our people need certainty to get on with their lives.'
Teanau Tuiono - A nuclear-free Pacific is vital for stability
OPINION: Nuclear-free status is vital in ensuring stability in the Pacific region.
Mt Ruapehu life pass holders 'devastated' at losing their $4k passes after liquidation
'The majority of life pass holders have had a very sour taste left in their mouth.'
Hip Hop royalty hits Palmy for festival
Hip hop royalty heads to Palmerston North this weekend.
Map and Zap using lasers instead of chemicals to kill weeds
Dr Kioumars Ghamkhar said Map and Zap should appeal to agricultural industries worldwide
Catherine Knight's environmental work recognised
Her work has earned a local historian of the year award.