Latest from Palmerston North

Senior doctor flies in from Australia to work on-site one week in four

Te Whatu Ora will not discuss how much this costs.

Fatal shooting victim named

Police received reports a man had been shot. He later died from his injuries.

Man flown to hospital after falling 30m down cliff

A helicopter had to winch the patient out.

Are old cemeteries dead and buried?

Cemeteries provide an escape from the busyness of life and a reminder of what’s important.

High praise for Palmy composer

Sai Natarajan's musical education began when he was in the womb.

Waikato cyclists battle it out for national crown

Waikato connections strong at Cycling New Zealand Criterium Nationals.

Insolvent restaurant racks up $1.2m in creditor claims

The Manawatū restaurant operated for less than two years before going into liquidation.

Library cat has paws of clay and a silent purr

Stuart Schwartz won the competition to name Palmerston North Central Library's cat.

Homicide investigation launched in Palmerston North

A scene examination is being completed today at the Coromandel Court address.

Dairy worker who had fingers sliced off during robbery has not returned to work

Dairy owner on injured worker: "Time is healing his pain. But he’s not back to normal."

Two double drownings in five days highlight river dangers, says coroner

Almost two years ago, two drowned in the Manawatū River. Days later, another two died.

Plenty of tickets up for grabs for festive season internationals at McLean Park

So far 1600 tickets have sold for Saturday’s one-day game and 2000 for the Twenty20.

16-year-old arrested after alleged hit and run of off-duty cop

The female pedestrian was dragged by the car for a short distance.

Lawyer in Mark Lundy, Scott Guy cases under investigation

The review follows a judge's decision ordering Vanderkolk to pay costs for a court case.

Plenty of change for MP Tangi Utikere

While the Labour MP is now in Opposition, the year has also had positives.

War memorial in Bunnythorpe like new again

The restored Bunnythorpe War Memorial was unveiled on December 9.

Massey University to put $150m in property up for sale or lease

Uni wants to sell or lease nearly all of the Albany campus it has occupied for 30 years.

Sexual violation in rideshare leads to charge

It is not known whether the defendant was the driver or another passenger.