New Zealand‘Can’t comprehend it': The Pākōwhai pilots'It looked like a tidal wave had come down.'13 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice arrest Palmerston North youth accused of pointing gun at police, publicThe suspect was taken into custody without issue at a Whanganui address.13 Feb 09:10 AM
New ZealandManhunt continues for armed offender who pointed gun at cops, publicPolice said he pointed a gun at a member of the public after pointing it at police.12 Feb 07:49 PM
New ZealandThe history behind Makotuku’s restored gates and their significanceThe restored gates in Makotuku honor the history of the village's former church.12 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice apologise as cordons lifted after Palmerston North operationOfficers return to suburb as hunt for suspect in firearms incident continues.12 Feb 04:11 AM
New Zealand‘Will not accept violence’: Manhunt after offender points gun at police, public'We are out there every day... in what is increasingly a hostile environment.'11 Feb 09:20 PM
New ZealandPolice set up emergency cordons in Palmerston North suburbLocals report roads being cordoned off.11 Feb 08:05 AM
New Zealand‘Lost control’: Sergeant accused of attacking soldier during exerciseThe attack occurred after the soldier insulted a sergeant in late 2023.10 Feb 06:17 AM
New ZealandOne of priest’s victims feigned appendicitis hoping to avoid boarding school abuseMichael O'Donnell is the third Hato Pāora College staffer to be convicted of sex crimes.10 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandNapier to Wellington scooter challenge aims to raise $200k for charityThe event supports mental health initiatives in the Hawke’s Bay region.10 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandSpeedway battle: Giants fifth in a tough weekend'As a club, we are still very proud of how they went.'10 Feb 02:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand500 schools ranked: NCEA hotspots where top marks meet affordable housingDiscover the schools with the highest academic results and most affordable house prices.09 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Memories of a leader – Dame Iritana’s enduring impactAt 86, Tāwhiwhirangi gave a bold interview amid a 2015 Kōhanga Reo spending controversy.06 Feb 06:54 AM
New ZealandBlues, board games and Find & Go Seek this weekend A roundup of events happening in Gisborne-Tairāwhiti this weekend, beyond and regularly.05 Feb 11:21 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Seymour’s romantic beach proposal; Kiwi running billionaire’s empirePlus, is NZ rich list heiress Ali Andrews married to her French-US billionaire boyfriend?05 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBitumen spill wreaks havoc on vehicles along SH47 detourA courier driver noticed tarseal wrapped around his truck's wheels.05 Feb 12:32 AM
Crime‘Senseless loss’: Kiwi mum killed in Melbourne in suspected murder-suicide Rachel McKenna, 35, was found dead at her home in Ascot Vale last Friday.04 Feb 06:51 PM
New Zealand‘Just keep swimming’: ‘Tarzan’ attempts 235km surfboard paddle of riverBrenden Hawkins aims to paddle the Whanganui River on a surfboard.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Nanny state’: Council proposes fizzy drink ban at sports stadiumCouncil claims fizzy ban at sports ground could improve the health of locals and visitors.01 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandThree arrested as Palmerston North rocked by spate of violent attacksThere have been two serious assaults at bars and at a petrol station.29 Jan 09:18 PM
New Zealand'Callous and unprovoked': Man arrested after stabbing in Palmerston North parkA 25-year-old man is due to appear in the Palmerston North District Court.29 Jan 08:25 AM
New Zealand‘Flippin heck’: Strong quake shakes lower North IslandA 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck 10km east of Eketahuna at 11.26pm.28 Jan 04:23 PM
New ZealandPalmerston North bar stabbing: Police seeking witnesses after late-night altercation Police were called to a bar on Main Street about 11.30pm. 27 Jan 08:27 PM
New ZealandOne person killed after car, motorbike crash near Palmerston NorthThe two-vehicle crash closed the Clevely Line and Railway Rd intersection. 24 Jan 07:03 PM
PoliticsLabour leader Chris Hipkins promising robust policy but keeps powder dryPolicy announcements are expected "in the coming months".23 Jan 02:18 AM
New Zealand'Loss of dignity': Benefit fraudster wins compo for privacy breach during MSD investigationPeter Thomas and his wife defrauded two agencies out of a combined $227,000. 22 Jan 07:00 AM
New Zealand‘Stabilised on scene’: Critical rescue after Ngāruroro River incidentA man has been left in a serious condition after boating incident on the Hawke's Bay river20 Jan 02:56 AM
New Zealand'Doing what he loved': Former motorcycle club president named as Palmerston North crash victimThree others were injured in the two-vehicle crash on Sunday.15 Jan 06:47 AM
New Zealand'Debtor is unable to pay:' One man’s two-year battle to reclaim $22k paid for work never done'If they had the power this whole process could have been wrapped up fairly quickly.'12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist dies in hospital four days after Palmerston North crashInquiries into the crash are ongoing, police say.10 Jan 04:52 AM
New ZealandMan arrested in campground a month after woman critically-injured in shootingA woman was left critically injured on December 13 and is now recovering at home.07 Jan 12:14 AM
New ZealandFeilding park robbery: Man shot during $2000 marketplace shoe sale gone wrongThe men travelled to a park to meet a seller before everything turned violent.05 Jan 10:33 PM
New ZealandWhite-tailed spider bite leaves man in hospital for a month with deadly infectionAndy Stewart pushed on with his motorbike trek despite his growing pain.02 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice appeal after woman shot in Palmerston NorthPolice said those involved were known to each other.16 Dec 08:35 PM