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Family heartbreak: Young sisters diagnosed with same cancer months apart
The diagnosis follows one of the pair's daughter's own childhood battle with cancer.

Woman dies in hospital after house fire
A fire investigator is looking into the source of the blaze.

Record rush on Christmas trees in 2020
'A lot of people just want to get the tree up and get this year over and done with.'

Divers find body following search of Manawatū River
The search was underway after police were alerted to an unmanned dinghy.

Watch: Crowd rages at '$100k cash drop' that included fake money
Crowd angry in Aotea Square after 'fake money' included as part of $100k cash drop.

Watch: Man hospitalised after fake money turns '$100k cash drop' violent
Man in hospital after angry crowd threw an object through car window.

Man considers kidnap charges against military police after car incident
Man considering kidnap charges against military police officers who 'detained' him.

Businessman told to pay $1900 in fees for car he sold 11 years ago
Craig Urquhart said the Ministry of Justice won't accept his arguments against the fees.

Local Focus: Fears world's worst noxious plant could take over
The weed that poses a huge threat to dairy cows. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

New study: Why are Kiwi kids falling behind in reading?
A new study has identified a key cause behind our children's falling reading skills.

'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.

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.