Two dead in North Island crashes, one seriously injured in the South Island
Roads in both islands have also been closed today after crashes, police say.
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Council cuts its wastewater treatment budget
Karen Naylor said the community cannot afford the current cost of $647m.
Motorcyclist dies following Palmerston North crash
The motorcyclist died after being transported to hospital.
Palmy woman says pageantry has allowed her to heal
Rovelyn Milford has battled depression, anxiety and body image issues.
No second chances as hunt for Chatham Cup glory begins
League hopes are on hold for a week as Napier City Rovers eye a Chatham Cup knockout.
Judith Lacy: Linking in or out is best done with pizza
OPINION: There's valuable real estate to be had on and off line.
Orchardist’s rapid football rise from reserve team to the National League
George Andrew had a whirlwind 2023 on and off the pitch - and he's firing for 2024.
Judith Lacy: My incredibly easy journey to a silver fern passport
OPINION: The colloquialism warmed my heart much more than the missing sausage roll.
Top prosecutor's breaches in murder case revealed
One breach included asking police to omit information from a job sheet after a meeting.
From braces to beard: Film-maker's eight-year project finished
The making of the series The Tripods has been a huge part of Arlo Macmillan's life.
Ōhakea base achieves round-the-clock fire and rescue availability
Ōhakea serves as a vital alternate airport in New Zealand.
Mountain bike club celebrates $100k grant to improve trails
Money will be used to develop Arapuke Mountain Bike Park in Palmerston North.
A tour inside Palmerston North Police Station
The scaffolding has gone and the carpark is no longer the domain of builders.
'Third-world stuff': Energy minister praises chilly Kiwis' restraint amid grid crisis
The country’s grid operator issued a warning notice in advance.
From blind date to platinum wedding anniversary
Alma and Bob Bartosh have danced their way through marriage for 70 years.
Man busted for sawn-off shotgun and meth
'The group was consuming what appeared to be meth.'
Two people arrested after pedestrian struck by driver fleeing police
'Luckily, the pedestrian was not seriously injured.'
There's treasure in 'em gutters, resident urges
Retired caretaker Alistair Cameron wants everyone to pick up a leaf or a hundred.
Teanau Tuiono: Forget Aukus and focus on the Pacific
OPINION: Aukus pillars are a part of the same precarious house of cards.
'Terrifying': Drug reaction burns woman 'from the inside out'
One in 1000 adults experience serious side effects when taking the drug lamotrigine.
Palmerston North ratepayers could face $1000 annual bill for new sewage treatment system
Mayor knows city ratepayers will have to dig deep for the new wastewater system.
Work on almost-completed Palmerston North cycleway paused as arguments rage
A new layout on a Palmerston North street has raised hackles over the past few months.
Dave Mollard: Our fellow citizens are not competition
OPINION: Step back from our self-centred needs and open our eyes at the arrivals gate.
Judith Lacy: In-lane bus stops need a friend
OPINION: An information campaign surely would have helped people understand the changes.
Fourth man charged with murder following fatal shooting
Damon O'Rourke died in hospital after being shot in Palmerston North.
Third man charged with murdering Damon O'Rourke
Damon O'Rourke was shot in January this year and died from his injuries.
Double-murderer marries but wife not allowed to live at his council-owned flat
Douglas Thompson gunned down his former partner and her new boyfriend in 2001.
Trailblazer Meri takes to the stage
Meri Tipene-Walker is the first woman and first Māori to be the president of OnStage.
Opinion: Why I'm proud of Freyberg student protesters
OPINION: These young people got brave, got organised and strongly questioned authority.
Dave Mollard: Beware the speakerphone scourge
OPINION: It is infecting our hospitals, causing harm to anyone close by.
Shooting may be 'gang' related; police investigation continues
Police investigating but say there are no specific concerns for the public at this stage.
What's the time? Don't ask Mr Manawatū
Feilding’s clocktower has stopped, Palmerston North’s is six minutes slow.