'They just got dragged right out': Palmerston North local describes near miss in river where four drowned
Police and the council are now urging people not to swim at Ahimate Reserve.
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Two more bodies retrieved from Manawatū River after refugee girl and woman drown
Reports of two missing swimmers has come just days after two others drowned there.
Child's body found in Manawatū River search
One body recovered; search continues today for 25-year-old woman
'Crossed the line': Media Council rules against Indian news site for attack on Massey academic
'It is unsustainable to describe it as news,' the decision read.
Man arrested after Palmerston North hit-and-run
Police believe a driver "deliberately hit" and elderly man then fled the scene.
Police investigating hit-and-run crash after elderly man 'deliberately hit'
Police said the man was hit on Grey St in Palmerston North just before 12.30pm.
NZ summer travel: Five new things to do in Palmerston North & Manawatū
The top things to check out in Palmerston North and Manawatū over summer.
Rangitīkei flooding fears ease, Pipiriki Raetihi Rd closed by mud
Heavy rain caused some issues around the region on Monday night.
Students making most of free trades training
Close to 1000 students at UCOL have taken up free trades training.
Kiwi family in Indonesia's five-month fight to get vaccine, return home
NZ family struggled for months to get their children vaccinated; now they're heading home.
The Monday Q&A: Tireless environmental worker Graham Pearson enjoys the seaside life
"Sticky date pudding at the Rutland Arms Inn is my go-to outing."
Whangārei young entrepreneur wins prestigious award, aspires to be the first Māori vet nurse in Ngāti Hine rohe
Arwyn Henare, 15, and team win Rangatahi Māori Company of the Year.
'Unworkable regulations' focus of Groundswell protest
Protesters against farming regulations have again driven around Whanganui.
Live: New Covid cases from Kaitāia to Wellington, particular fears for Northland
Cases continue to emerge across the North Island.
Live: Two Covid cases in Tauranga; one in Manawatū - 'We know there will be concern', says PM
As Aucklanders wait for their day of freedom, another city is now dealing with a new case.
'Not even cute': Cafe owner responds after 'cute waitress' controversy
Owner hits back at critics, defends sign and reveals the identity of the 'cute waitress'.
'I'm one of the lucky ones' - Woman beats one of the deadliest cancers
77-year-old former farmer defeats dangerous cancer through proactive approach and surgery.
Cold case: Woman in NZ arrested over toddler's 'abhorrent' death 34 years ago
The woman was arrested in Palmerston North and faces extradition.
'Cute waitress on duty': Cafe slammed for sexist sign
Critics say the sign highlights "deeply-held" sexism in the hospitality industry.
'The human side of war': Untold stories of New Zealanders' experiences in World War II subject of new book
Few were left untouched by the deadliest war in history.
Dentist gets threats after advising extra charge for unvaxxed
The company is happy to treat both but the unvaccinated will face a PPE fee.
Person critically injured after firearms incident in Palmerston North
One person has been critically injured following a firearms incident.
Police appeal for information after hit and run in Palmerston North
A 73-year-old woman was knocked to the ground and seriously injured.
Horizons adds two Māori councillor roles
Composition of next Horizons council open to appeal - to be made final in April next year.
Two in hospital after gunshots in Palmerston North overnight
A man and a woman suffered serious injuries.
'Unbearable': Palmerston North woman desperate to visit dying nephew in Auckland can't get exemption
"We talk about this kindness but I don't actually see it when the rubber meets the road."
Polio survivor urges people to learn from history and get jab
Retired nurse Jan Wills-Collins points out striking similarities between Covid and polio.
Fire: Smoke billowing into the sky at Palmerston North's Square
Photos surfacing on social media showed thick smoke billowing into the sky.
Man arrested following stabbing in Palmerston North
The victim received serious injuries in the incident but is now in a stable condition.
'The whole country's paying the price for this loose border' - public health expert
It's "crazy" not to protect South Island, and risk needlessly high for north too - expert.
Espionage court martial: Kiwi soldier's interim name suppression continues
The soldier was arrested in December 2019.
Police aware of concerns about far-right Indian groups in NZ
Massey University professor under fire for research on Hindu nationalist groups.
Uber for you? Four airports connect with rideshare app
Queenstown, Palmerston North, New Plymouth and Nelson airports team up with Uber.
Family allowed through Auckland border for funeral, later threatened with arrest
Police allowed a family to cross the Auckland border but later threatened to arrest them.