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Low turnout for controversial Lundy 300
Despite warnings of protesting and violence, the controversial Lundy Three Hundy has gotten off to a quiet start.

Lundy Three Hundy to go ahead
The controversial Lundy Three Hundy car rally will go ahead this weekend despite fears of protests, its organiser says.

Police still seeking gunman
An elderly man ran for help as his son was shot in the leg during an argument in a Palmerston North street.

Man shot in the leg in Palmerston North
A man was shot in the leg after an argument in the street outside his home in Palmerston North.

VINZ: Death of worker a tragic accident
Vehicle Inspection New Zealand has said the death of one of its workers was a tragic and unfortunate accident.

Man crushed to death by vehicle
A man has died after being crushed by a vehicle at a Palmerston North vehicle testing facility this afternoon.

Armed police swarm house after shooting
Eyewitnesses have described seeing armed police swarm a Palmerston North house before holding a gun to a man's head following a gang-related shooting.

Palmerston North houses shot at last night
Police are investigating after two houses in Palmerston North were shot at last night.

Eketahuna woman seriously injured in crash
An Eketahuna farmer's wife was seriously injured in a two-car crash yesterday.

Image of alleged sex attacker released
Palmerston North police have released an image of man they believe is responsible for the alleged sexual violation against a 19-year-old woman.

Bar robbery in New Plymouth
New Plymouth police are investigating a Christmas Eve armed robbery at a licensed bar.

Hidden gems: Palmerston North
The Dullsville reputation is busted by a museum with wow factor and a cool city centre.

Serious injuries from dog attacks
A 19-month-old girl has suffered deep bites to her face and other head injuries in an attack by a dog, believed to belong to her family.

Soldier sent 2am text
An armed military man found dead at Linton Camp had recently separated from his partner and mother of his two children.

Siege: Soldier found dead
A 23-year-old man has died at Linton Army Base following a stand-off with police lasting more than five hours today.