Latest from Palmerston North

On The Up: Former Olympic swimmer dives into business with waste venture

PortaSkip provides mobile skip bins for easy rubbish removal in Hawke’s Bay.

What you need to know about the new Manawatū Tararua Highway

Locals got a test drive over the new highway over the southern Ruahine Range.

'It was different': Dame Lisa Carrington on end of remarkable 16-year streak

The kayaking great says her break is an 'opportunity to try something different'

Why Jesko could be NZ's next great steeplechaser

Jesko secured a five-length victory over Al's Red Zed and Call Me Jack.

Mental Health Minister condemns backyard 'run it straight' event

The organiser of the underground event claimed it would raise awareness for mental health.

Australian navy ship disrupts NZ internet and radio services

HMAS Canberra's radar blocked Wi-Fi from Taranaki to Marlborough.

Permit reduction likely for Gisborne truck route

New maps exclude Ormond Rd from the NZTA’s ‘H’ permit system.

'Human error' behind massive Lower North Island internet outage

The outage, caused by human error, lasted over an hour, affecting 118,000 services.

Wellingtonians back online after 90% of network goes dark

A rough estimate from the Chrous site is that 8500 customers were affected.

'A few surprises': Genetic study reveals farm dog health risks

Right Dog for the Job project digs into the genetics of NZ's working farm dogs.

Family adds to calls for action after teen dies in run it straight tackle game

'Everyone needs to step up to the mark and condemn this activity.'

'Look up': Public urged to report missing monarch clusters in Hawke's Bay

No winter clusters have been recorded in Hawke’s Bay, which once had multiple known sites.

'It's pumping': How a rural mother's catering venture became a community staple

A restaurant-quality meal, without travelling to town – it's a thriving business model.

'Don't do it': Rugby star sounds warning as Warriors distance themselves from controversial collision game

Calls are growing to ban ‘run it straight’ after a teen's death.

'Muppetry': David Seymour slams 'run it straight' events

The Act leader has made a plea on social media for events like these to stop.

Palmerston North community reacts to 19 year old’s death

Palmerston North community reacts to 19 year old’s death, Mayor Grant Smith says his condolences are with the family. Video / Ethan Manera

'Tragic news': RUNIT responds to teen's death in private 'run it straight' tackle game

The man suffered a serious head injury when tackled and later died in hospital.

Genetic condition meant she was not meant to live past two, now Milly Marshall-Kirkwood eyes Paralympics

Milly Marshall-Kirkwood has already broken many records and has her eye on LA 2028.