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‘Helpless screams’: Puppies beaten by owner with a fence paling
Crimson Toto beat his two puppies with a fence paling. One never recovered.
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Why farming needs R&D investment
OPINION: Government investment in R&D is low in comparison with other countries.
Police arrest Palmerston North youth accused of pointing gun at police, public
The suspect was taken into custody without issue at a Whanganui address.
Manhunt continues for armed offender who pointed gun at cops, public
Police said he pointed a gun at a member of the public after pointing it at police.
The history behind Makotuku’s restored gates and their significance
The restored gates in Makotuku honor the history of the village's former church.
Police apologise as cordons lifted after Palmerston North operation
Officers return to suburb as hunt for suspect in firearms incident continues.
‘Will not accept violence’: Manhunt after offender points gun at police, public
'We are out there every day... in what is increasingly a hostile environment.'
Police set up emergency cordons in Palmerston North suburb
Locals report roads being cordoned off.
‘Lost control’: Sergeant accused of attacking soldier during exercise
The attack occurred after the soldier insulted a sergeant in late 2023.
One of priest’s victims feigned appendicitis hoping to avoid boarding school abuse
Michael O'Donnell is the third Hato Pāora College staffer to be convicted of sex crimes.
Napier to Wellington scooter challenge aims to raise $200k for charity
The event supports mental health initiatives in the Hawke’s Bay region.
Speedway battle: Giants fifth in a tough weekend
'As a club, we are still very proud of how they went.'
500 schools ranked: NCEA hotspots where top marks meet affordable housing
Discover the schools with the highest academic results and most affordable house prices.
Opinion: Memories of a leader – Dame Iritana’s enduring impact
At 86, Tāwhiwhirangi gave a bold interview amid a 2015 Kōhanga Reo spending controversy.
Blues, board games and Find & Go Seek this weekend
A roundup of events happening in Gisborne-Tairāwhiti this weekend, beyond and regularly.
Society Insider: Seymour’s romantic beach proposal; Kiwi running billionaire’s empire
Plus, is NZ rich list heiress Ali Andrews married to her French-US billionaire boyfriend?
Bitumen spill wreaks havoc on vehicles along SH47 detour
A courier driver noticed tarseal wrapped around his truck's wheels.
‘Senseless loss’: Kiwi mum killed in Melbourne in suspected murder-suicide
Rachel McKenna, 35, was found dead at her home in Ascot Vale last Friday.
‘Just keep swimming’: ‘Tarzan’ attempts 235km surfboard paddle of river
Brenden Hawkins aims to paddle the Whanganui River on a surfboard.
‘Nanny state’: Council proposes fizzy drink ban at sports stadium
Council claims fizzy ban at sports ground could improve the health of locals and visitors.
Three arrested as Palmerston North rocked by spate of violent attacks
There have been two serious assaults at bars and at a petrol station.
'Callous and unprovoked': Man arrested after stabbing in Palmerston North park
A 25-year-old man is due to appear in the Palmerston North District Court.
‘Flippin heck’: Strong quake shakes lower North Island
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck 10km east of Eketahuna at 11.26pm.
Palmerston North bar stabbing: Police seeking witnesses after late-night altercation
Police were called to a bar on Main Street about 11.30pm.
One person killed after car, motorbike crash near Palmerston North
The two-vehicle crash closed the Clevely Line and Railway Rd intersection.
Labour leader Chris Hipkins promising robust policy but keeps powder dry
Policy announcements are expected "in the coming months".