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White-tailed spider bite leaves man in hospital for a month with deadly infection

Andy Stewart pushed on with his motorbike trek despite his growing pain.

Winston Peters clarifies his comparison of co-governance to Nazi Germany

The NZ First leader's comments were made during his State of the Nation address.

Warm blanket of campaign Winston welcomed by supporters at State of the Nation

The crowd was treated to many of Peters' greatest hits during his speech.

‘Drunk uncle at wedding’: Hipkins hits back at Peters’ Nazi Germany comments

The NZ First leader's speech was very similar to what he said during the campaign.

Haka towards David Seymour was ‘peaceful’, not ‘over-excited’ - student

Actions by students during ACT leader's visit defended as a legitimate form of protest.

Students’ behaviour during David Seymour visit ‘totally unacceptable’

High school says it will discipline students after the Act leader was sworn and spat at.

Watch: David Seymour spat at by student during Manawatū school visit

Seymour's crown car was also allegedly kicked while he was leaving.

Police arrest four nearly six months after dad shot dead in front of his kids

Hori Gage, 27, was shot dead in front of his children in August.

Rural Games: Which NZ school came out on top?

Over 200 students from 10 schools took part in the Clash of the Colleges this year.

Diamond anniversary for trainee teachers

A reunion is being held for the 1964 intake at Palmerston North Teachers’ College.

'Severe pain': Dairy worker who had thumb sliced off speaks of struggles

Trayd Tahau, who was high on meth at the time, has now been jailed.

Watch: Palmerston North tavern engulfed in fire - witness describes flames shooting through roof

Emergency services called to scene about 2.15pm. People are being asked to stay away.

'I wish I wasn’t in this situation': OT foster mum following death of teen

Sonny Marks was 14 when he died on New Year's Day in 2019.

'I want answers:' Mother of teen who died in Oranga Tamariki care gives evidence

Ana Ransfield received the worst call possible - eight hours too late.

Graduates help combat rural vet shortage

Rural practices are not often the first choice for young vets.

Are Z-nails being deliberately scattered on North Island highways?

There have been several incidents where Z-nails have popped tyres along state highways.

New recycling rules: What I shouldn't have put in bin

OPINION: I wash my recycling like it is going back in the cupboard.

Free to a large wall: Piece by textile artist Laura Hudson on the move

It is thought the piece depicts the Manawatū River and the Ruahine and Tararua Ranges.