Candidate brings diversity to the Palmerston North mayoral race. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Police are still hunting a man they believe stole a patrol car at gunpoint in Ohakune.

The thief crashed the car into a gatepost and fled on foot.

The mass seizure included 37 high performance vehicles, cash, drugs and firearms.

Firefighters extricated the truck driver, who was not injured, from the cab.

Twyford says govt has to make sure the important highway can be built as soon as possible.

Councillor said he would not accept Muslims or any non-Christians praying at council.

Feeling welcome is the beginning of successful immigration. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Being welcome is the start of successful immigration. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Only one team gets a victory over a side who was ranked below them on the points table.

Curry nights were 'an interesting one being an Indian'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Curry nights were 'an interesting one being an Indian'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A special pōwhiri for new arrivals to Palmerston North. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A special pōwhiri for new arrivals to Palmerston North. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Turbos win over Canterbury.

Two events are being held in Majestic Square for the woman who died on August 2.

Whanganui High School make history by reaching the national championships in October.

A motorcyclist died after a crash at Puketapu.

Only West Coast and North Otago still unbeaten after two games.

First round of games honours memory of All Black and Heartland legend Sir Brian Lochore

The man used social media to distribute files depicting the sexual abuse of children.

As of 6am police had not found Wiremu Eparaima, Te Wera Hemara and Emmanuel Witana.

Brenda Reuben urges anyone with information about her daughter's death to contact police.

12 arrests were made during the police's massive Operation Inca last year.

The man had aimed his rifle at an officer and at a dog handler at the scene.

Volunteers responded to call from the Te Kauru Hapu Collective to continue the planting.

The 1080 bait was damaged during flooding on the West Coast, then taken to the landfill.

A sense of self belief will give Metro Whanganui an edge in the final match of round robin