Latest from Palmerston North

Toddler died from 'invisible' head injury after fall at daycare
The boy might have survived if he received prompt treatment, the coroner said.

PM's adviser believes farmers will adopt methane-cutting tech
PM's chief science adviser says farmers will accept change once they see products work.

Supermarket disputes woman's claim worker crushed toddler's fingers with trolley
The mother wrote she wanted to 'jump over and rip your hair out'.

Numbers drawn for Lotto's $17m Powerball prize
Time to check your tickets to see if you're a winner.

'Delighted': Missing US aviation student found in Palmerston North
His last communication with his family had been on June 5.

Investigator says missing US student 'appears to be safe' despite ongoing police search
Private investigators say there's no immediate concern for Will's safety.

US student's mum flies to NZ amid 'traumatising' disappearance
Will was last seen in Palmerston North between May 30 and June 1.

NZ’s $800m new stretch of state highway opens to traffic
Just how important this highway is "cannot be overstated", project manager says.

'Out of character': Concern grows for missing US student in NZ
An investigator says Will Johnson's last contact with family was on June 5.

Why Hawke's Bay households will pay more for water by 2026
Separate water bills will replace current rates bills.

On The Up: 'Desire to innovate' - Kiwi fitness app wins global prize for Harry Potter challenges
Plus: Tauranga gin distillery's big UK win and Pāpāmoa skincare start-up's Goop deal.

On The Up: Former Olympic swimmer dives into business with waste venture
PortaSkip provides mobile skip bins for easy rubbish removal in Hawke’s Bay.

What you need to know about the new Manawatū Tararua Highway
Locals got a test drive over the new highway over the southern Ruahine Range.

'It was different': Dame Lisa Carrington on end of remarkable 16-year streak
The kayaking great says her break is an 'opportunity to try something different'

Why Jesko could be NZ's next great steeplechaser
Jesko secured a five-length victory over Al's Red Zed and Call Me Jack.

Mental Health Minister condemns backyard 'run it straight' event
The organiser of the underground event claimed it would raise awareness for mental health.

Australian navy ship disrupts NZ internet and radio services
HMAS Canberra's radar blocked Wi-Fi from Taranaki to Marlborough.

Permit reduction likely for Gisborne truck route
New maps exclude Ormond Rd from the NZTA’s ‘H’ permit system.

'Human error' behind massive Lower North Island internet outage
The outage, caused by human error, lasted over an hour, affecting 118,000 services.

Wellingtonians back online after 90% of network goes dark
A rough estimate from the Chrous site is that 8500 customers were affected.

'Run it straight' event held in backyard after stadium blocks Auckland organisers
Group said the event was raising awareness for mental health and suicide prevention.