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'I was scared to make him mad' - accused gives evidence in child sex abuse trial
A woman on trial for child sex abuse says she was scared her partner would kill her.
Lundy associate visited by angry creditors before murders keeps name secret
A High Court judge has just ruled on suppression.
Lucky Palmerston North resident wins $14.3m
The golden ticket was sold at Melody's New World in Palmerston North.
Ngarewa-Packer wants to be 'unapologetic champion for Māori'
Benefit levels, job growth and environmental concerns are uppermost for new MP.
Guy Fawkes: Taxpayers forking out for fireworks-related injuries
Fire and Emergency are hoping for a quieter Guy Fawkes this year after a hectic 2019.
Fire crews battle house blaze in Palmerston North
Fire spread through a two-story home overnight.
Election 2020: Our diverse 40 new MPs
Who are they? They include our first African, Latin American and Sri Lankan MPs.
High-profile Nat MPs Brownlee, Smith, Bishop set to lose seats
Up to 20 seats could change hands tonight, most - but not all - to Labour.
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?
Free school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)
Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).
New owners, new directions for Ashley Park
Iwi intends to add cultural element to animals and accommodation at tourist venue.
Local Focus: What do candidates say is Palmerston North's biggest issue?
Infrastructure, jobs and housing top the list. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Lundy murders: Explosive revelations about day Christine and Amber died
Family of Lundy's dead friend, and one-time suspect, fight to keep his name secret.
'Hopefully, it was a local': $8.3m Lotto winning ticket sold in North Shore dairy
A Milford dairy with "loyal customers" sold lucky ticket but doesn't know who winner is.
Local Focus: Palmerston North candidates talk tax
Is taxing the wealthy to help the poor worthwhile? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Lotto Powerball: Stars align for lucky Aucklander winning $8.3 million
Tonight's win makes it the fifth time Powerball has been struck in September alone.
Labour's Mana candidate Barbara Edmonds facing 'outright' racism
One person wouldn't vote for her because they didn't like the Black Lives Matter protests.
'Highly respected': Tributes flow for killed Kiwi expat cop who was two months away from retirement
Friends, family, workmates, and members of the public are all paying tribute to the expat.
Local Focus: Coal versus sustainable energy in Palmerston North
Palmerston North candidates on the dirty and the clean. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Palmerston North candidates defend party credibility
Candidates on credibility to end recession. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Celebrating Aokautere the great Rangitāne chief
Oho and Aareta say Aokautere for us. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Grant Robertson's ego check on campaign trail with Jacinda Ardern and her fans
Jacinda Ardern and Grant Robertson visit Palmerston North.
School bus tragedy: Sunstrike might have caused crash
The bus driver died of her injuries after colliding with a train at Bunnythorpe.
School bus v train tragedy: Trapped students smashed windows to escape
"Everyone just stopped their vehicles and pitched in and helped," a witness said.
Local Focus: The island that's up a hill - Te Motu o Poutua
Oho and Aareta track down more Māori place names. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
School bus tragedy: Investigation launched into fatal crash
Anyone who witnessed the crash has been urged to contact the Commission.
'Extremely distressing': School bus driver killed, one student remains in hospital
Emergency services were called just after 8am.
Local Focus: Te Wiki o te Reo Māori embraces Manawatū
Oho and Aareta go down to the river. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Te Wiki o te Reo Māori kicks off in Ahimate
Oho and Aareta will have you saying Ahimate in no time. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Who is William Wood, National Party candidate for Palmerston North?
Young business student running for Palmerston North. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Who is William Wood, National Party candidate for Palmerston North?
Young business student running for Palmerston North. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Who is Teanau Tuiono, Green candidate for Palmerston North?
The Green Party candidate running in Palmerston North. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Who is Tangi Utikere, Labour candidate for Palmerston North?
Deputy Mayor looking for a promotion to MP. Made with funding from NZ On Air.