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Clam warning: 'If it gets here, it's too late'

Whanganui River iwi are working with other organisations against an invasive clam.

'Not good enough': Low-income homeowners owe council thousands after error went undiscovered for six years

Letters have been sent to hundreds of impacted ratepayers, who are now facing hefty bills.

Civil Defence warns to secure property ahead of powerful 120km/h gales blasting central regions

MetService said damage to trees, power lines, and unsecured structures were possible.

Drag queens are ready to slay in Palmy

'You still get the odd person that says you'll burn in hell.'

‘Life is meant to be a joy’: New Zealand’s oldest person ticks off another birthday

Skinfluencers might want to take note of the 'line-free' supercentenarian’s skin routine.

‘Just stunned silence’: Mill closure shocks rural community

'Our local towns... it’s probably going to wreck them.'

'Massive blow': Hundreds of jobs lost as Winstone shuts mills

One of the central North Island's biggest employers has made the call to shut two mills.

Hundreds lose jobs as Ruapehu mills close

'As tough as this news is, our people need certainty to get on with their lives.'

Teanau Tuiono - A nuclear-free Pacific is vital for stability

OPINION: Nuclear-free status is vital in ensuring stability in the Pacific region.

'Yellow gold' price starts to bite

A butter shortage and increased costs is making life tough for bakers.

Leonie Hapeta: Why I voted against Palmy having a Māori ward

Opinion: "Māori should not be treated differently to anyone else." - Hapeta

End of an era for Kiwi beer drinkers

Beer has been brewed at the Mangatainoka site since 1889.

Malnourished puppies found beside river now thriving

Four malnourished puppies rescued near Ohakune are doing well under Rukmini Vadke's care.

Tangi Utikere on why he's sceptical about boot camps

OPINION: Ten young people have begun 12-month programme in Palmerston North.

The late Pat Snoxell continues to contribute to musical theatre

The departed doyen of musicals bequeathed $50,000 to encourage young performers.

Beautiful dog Izzy is keeping really busy

Beautiful dog Izzy is keeping very busy with Canine Friends Pet Therapy.

Man arrested after Palmerston North shooting

A man had a gunshot wound to the torso.

Major upgrade for 'bucket list' golf attraction

'You would have to be a pretty young person to hike from the bottom to the top.'