'Bled every cent': Mum secretly used $130k of relatives' money
Faith Fruean took advantage of the migrants, using their wages to live a bling lifestyle.
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Mum confronts driver who dragged her son to death
Raynor Cribb was dragged 80m to his death under a car by a driver who knew he was there.
Rain on its way for Auckland, set to spoil Black Caps T20
Meteorologist's gloomy forecast spells doom for cricket fans today.
Diamond anniversary for trainee teachers
A reunion is being held for the 1964 intake at Palmerston North Teachers’ College.
'Severe pain': Dairy worker who had thumb sliced off speaks of struggles
Trayd Tahau, who was high on meth at the time, has now been jailed.
Watch: Palmerston North tavern engulfed in fire - witness describes flames shooting through roof
Emergency services called to scene about 2.15pm. People are being asked to stay away.
'I wish I wasn’t in this situation': OT foster mum following death of teen
Sonny Marks was 14 when he died on New Year's Day in 2019.
'I want answers:' Mother of teen who died in Oranga Tamariki care gives evidence
Ana Ransfield received the worst call possible - eight hours too late.
Graduates help combat rural vet shortage
Rural practices are not often the first choice for young vets.
Are Z-nails being deliberately scattered on North Island highways?
There have been several incidents where Z-nails have popped tyres along state highways.
New recycling rules: What I shouldn't have put in bin
OPINION: I wash my recycling like it is going back in the cupboard.
Free to a large wall: Piece by textile artist Laura Hudson on the move
It is thought the piece depicts the Manawatū River and the Ruahine and Tararua Ranges.
Man charged with murder of Dayne Rademakers in Palmerston North
The accused was arrested in Shannon today and is due to appear in court tomorrow.
Police seek distinctive beanie over Palmerston North homicide
Victim's obituary described him as a kind soul with a wonderfully cheeky sense of humour.
Senior doctor flies in from Australia to work on-site one week in four
Te Whatu Ora will not discuss how much this costs.
Fatal shooting victim named
Police received reports a man had been shot. He later died from his injuries.
Man flown to hospital after falling 30m down cliff
A helicopter had to winch the patient out.
Are old cemeteries dead and buried?
Cemeteries provide an escape from the busyness of life and a reminder of what’s important.
High praise for Palmy composer
Sai Natarajan's musical education began when he was in the womb.
Waikato cyclists battle it out for national crown
Waikato connections strong at Cycling New Zealand Criterium Nationals.
Insolvent restaurant racks up $1.2m in creditor claims
The Manawatū restaurant operated for less than two years before going into liquidation.
Library cat has paws of clay and a silent purr
Stuart Schwartz won the competition to name Palmerston North Central Library's cat.
Homicide investigation launched in Palmerston North
A scene examination is being completed today at the Coromandel Court address.
Mob leader to stay in jail after loaded gun found in car during gang tensions
He says he took the gun off someone else because he was 'concerned about public safety'.
What says summer more than cricket?
OPINION: Can anyone go past cow corner, googly, rib-tickler and — dare I confess — box?
Rural artist Graham Christensen: Let them in and out
The Rural Life exhibition runs until February 28 at the Coach House Museum in Feilding.
'It’s going to be hot': Canterbury scorches while it's a mixed bag elsewhere
Forecasters give an outlook for another Kiwi summer's day.
Two men charged over brawl that led to gang murder
Two people have been charged over a violent gang brawl that preceded Hori Gage's murder.
Mother jailed for pouring boiling water on her son fails to overturn conviction
She maintains the boy injured himself when he tripped with a hot pot of pasta.
Determined railway workers' advocate honoured
“Little wins on behalf of real people" drove New Year Honours recipient.
Dairy worker who had fingers sliced off during robbery has not returned to work
Dairy owner on injured worker: "Time is healing his pain. But he’s not back to normal."
Two double drownings in five days highlight river dangers, says coroner
Almost two years ago, two drowned in the Manawatū River. Days later, another two died.
Plenty of tickets up for grabs for festive season internationals at McLean Park
So far 1600 tickets have sold for Saturday’s one-day game and 2000 for the Twenty20.