Latest from Palmerston North

‘Escaping the hood’: He wanted to be a gangster - then he went to a comedy show

'You can come from humble beginnings and grow up poor - you can still make it out.'

‘Dreams come true’: Whanganui woman’s cochlear implant journey finally realised

Shona Beamsley cannot wait to hear her grandchildren say the words, 'I love you, Nana'.

Mary Holm: Don’t wait to claim your benefit

OPINION: A woman has finally claimed her Veteran Spouse pension 44 years late.

Digging for glory: Bay of Plenty’s finest compete in excavation showdown

The event features unique challenges like slam dunking a basketball with excavators.

'I wanted to give something back': From award winner to organiser

Jessie Pope is helping organise the 2025 Dairy Industry Awards.

The rise of the influencer – and how NZ tourism operators are trying to cash in

Two of our four major cities have spent tens of thousands on social media influencers.

‘You are the thief and one shouldn’t lose sight of that’: Judge to repeat shoplifter

The 24-year-old nabbed nearly $9000 worth of sunglasses in just one haul.

Police launch homicide investigation in Palmerston North

One person was arrested and police say those involved knew each other.

Rural Games success for Toa Henderson

Henderson pipped shearing gun Jack Fagan twice over the weekend at two events.

Fizzy fury: Call to ban sugary drinks from sports stadiums

Dental Association says the “severity of the issue” of tooth decay in youth is alarming.

‘I’m sad I survived, I led them into disaster': Biker loses limbs, three mates in crash

Jeremy Capper lost an arm and a leg in the crash and was in a coma for six weeks.

‘We’ve got a big problem': Meth use in NZ spikes to record high

Consumption doubled in the second half of 2024, according to wastewater testing.

How a race weekend became a dream come true for Norm Stewart

‘Dream burst into reality’ when La Dulcin’ee recorded an emotionally charged win.

Constable who admits making 'disgusting comment' about colleague takes police to ERA

The officer only found out he was being investigated after being declined a new job.

Pilot injured after plane makes forced landing inland from Manawatū coast

The pilot activated a personal locator beacon about 12.50pm.

‘It’s awful’: Auckland schools cut back on uneaten free lunches

Two Auckland schools cut lunch orders due to students not eating them.

China’s Cook Islands deal could impact NZ security, expert warns

China and the Cook Islands signed a five-year deal for seabed exploration.

‘Extreme fluctuations’: What recruiters say as region’s job ads drop 22%

'The job market has become more competitive.'