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Kura students gather to celebrate its 30th birthday
Small Dannevirke school Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Tamaki-Nui-a-Rua celebrates big milestone.

Long weekend weather: Fine conditions forecast for most of NZ
But rain and frost warnings for some parts of the country.

18-year-old arrested for Palmerston North jewellery burglary
He appeared in Masterton District Court and was remanded in custody to reappear on Friday.

Claims of 'gassy' rental not proven, but further checks ordered under urgency
The tenant alleged a leaky gas heater had caused her and her children to become ill.

Burglars target two jewellery stores in one evening
Police want to speak to anyone who may have witnessed and filmed the burglaries.

Yelled at for buying a pumpkin, worker awarded $21,000
The former motel manager told the ERA Michelle Smith was very hard to get along with.

Tararua District Council issues boil water notice for Pongaroa
The UV Reactor control unit at the Pongaroa water plant 'failed', the council said.

Local Focus: Zakk Rokkanno on Candidate Camera
Meet Zakk Rokkanno, running for Palmerston North City Council.

Primary school in lockdown, reports of weapons incident near Palmerston North
'Weapons are believed to be involved,' police say.

Local Focus: Jacinta Fraser on Candidate Camera
Meet Jacinta Fraser, running for Palmerston North City Council.

Local Focus: Dion Jensen on Candidate Camera
Meet Dion Jensen, running for Palmerston North City Council.

Local Focus: Lew Findlay on Candidate Camera
Find out what Lew Findlay thinks about the city's biggest issues ahead of the election.

Local Focus: Pat Handcock on Candidate Camera
Palmerston North's former police area commander wants a second term.

Levin standoff: Man who sparked siege found alive after blaze doused
Videos and images seen from Bledisloe St show the home on fire.

'Mr Big' undercover sting: Man cleared of murder wanted Crown to pay up
David Lyttle's conviction for the fatal shooting of his mate was quashed.

80 people evacuated in Levin: Police in negotiations with resident
People are urged to follow all police instructions and stay away from the area.

Same old excuse: Racehorse rider claims second positive meth test was a 'one-off'
"Whatever counselling he has undertaken, is not achieving the desired results."

Local Focus: Mysterious giant snails found in Tōtara Reserve Regional Park
Carnivorous Powelliphanta marchanti snails have been seen in Tōtara Reserve Regional Park.

Local Focus: The heart of Palmerston North for green Kiwis
A community garden is growing more joy than just vegetables.

Crate Day tragedy: Family forgive man after girl falls off back of his ute
Judge Jonathan Krebs has ruled that Joshua Wolland be discharged without conviction.

Pasifika voices heard in words and verse
The zine was edited by Massey University artist in residence Feana Tu'akoi.

One dead after early morning crash in Manawatū
One person has died at the scene of a single-car crash in Manawatū this morning.

'Four days of unstable weather': Electrical storms, gales, snow to sea level
Forecasters expect the storm to linger to the middle of next week.

Cyclists, pedestrians defy Manawatu Gorge closure
A risk assessment of the Manawatu Gorge confirms closure was right decision.

New pathway for Māori keen on health careers
Genetics student Amber Te Tau is grateful for the support she has received from Pūhoro.

Man who found venomous sea snake poked it with a stick, shared video to TikTok
Instead of putting it back in the sea, he drove it 45 minutes to Palmerston North.

Turfed out? Top trainer has to vacate stables
The 64-year-old trainer says he has tried to initiate mediation himself, but to no avail.

'Huddled in the cold': Trampers take wrong turn in extreme weather - saved by cell phone call
The couple was rescued seven hours after the initial alarm was raised.

One person dead after crash in Manawatū
Police were called to the crash on Kimbolton Rd at about 4.15pm.