Truck and car crash blocks road near Palmerston North
The crash happened at an intersection on State Highway 3.
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Rugby: Poor decision-making costs Metro
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Indefinite jail for decades of 'dehumanising' rapes
The charges against Richard Apperley date back to offending beginning in the 1990s.
The D-Day invasion: How a Kiwi led the way
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Wanderers wallop Massey; Napier Marist hanging tough
Ascendancy in Fed League means Wanderers and Napier Marist heading for juicy derby match.
Grandmother called cops before grandson killed in police chase
Grieving grandmother of 15-year-old says she was the one who called police.
Equestrian, partner face sex charges against young girls
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Local Focus: Curtain hacks for a warmer winter
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Kakapo chick receives pioneering brain surgery
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Lucky ones: Why surviving cancer in NZ is a lottery
Emma Russell talks to researchers and patients about what needs to change.
Local Focus: New lights, new bridge, new glowing path of rocks
Colourful bridges connect Massey Uni to Palmy downtown. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Lundy appeal focuses on brain tissue
The Supreme Court reserves its decision after hearing arguments this morning.
Eleven guns stolen: police confirm door station left open
Police inadvertently left the police station's back door open, Deputy Commisioner says.
Biggs vs Auret battle again for Extreme Challenge title
Auckland driver holds off his Whanganui rival to add challenge crown to national title.
11 firearms stolen from police station still missing
Eleven guns allegedly stolen from a police station are still missing
Man in court for alleged gun theft
A man has appeared in court on charges related to the theft of guns from a police station.
Police station gun theft: Man appears in court - firearms not found
A man was arrested without incident in the early hours of this morning.
Man on the run after firearms stolen from police station
The guns were being used in an exhibit at the station or were to be destroyed.
'Hard and sharp': Earthquake jolts lower North Island
The 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck southwest of Dannevirke at 4.35am.
Couple's 'freakish' garden produces mammoth kūmara, cricket ball-sized strawberries
Crops include 9-feet sunflowers and strawberries the size of cricket balls.
'Dirty, filthy environment': Further allegations about mental-health ward
"I wouldn't want my children to go there. I wouldn't put my dog in there."
Viewpoint NZ: Where are the best jobs - Wanaka vs Queenstown
Video news from around the regions, made with funding from NZ On Air.
One person killed in crash near Palmerston North
Emergency services were called to a single-vehicle crash on Bainesse Rd about 8.10pm.
Council flats 'setting the standard' for social housing
First new social housing development in 30 years. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: New look council flats unveiled
Palmerston North City's first social housing development in 30 years. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Man arrested after gun stand-off in Palmerston North
Tear gas was used in Palmerston North after man with gun refused to surrender, police say.
Police urge residents to stay inside after 'firearms incident'
It's understood a man with a gun has made threats in Palmerston North.
Outspoken principal Pat Newman joins Teaching Council
Whangārei principal Pat Newman elected to Teaching Council.
Lower North Island safe haven farm in need of rescue
Elamore Farm Rescue will cease to exist unless it finds a new location.
Schools launch $23K campaign to 'say no to hubs'
School group launches campaign to "say no to hubs" controlling schools.
Investigators to arrive at site of double fatal plane crash
The light aircraft crashed in a steep area of the Kaimanawa Ranges.
Two men confirmed dead after light plane crash
The plane's wreckage was found this morning in steep terrain.