New ZealandWoodville death: Body to be taken for post-mortemThe body of a man who died at a Manawatu house has been removed and a post-mortem examination will be done tomorrow, police say.05 Jan 04:05 AM
New ZealandFive facing charges over $500K meth bustFive people are facing a raft of drug charges in relation to the importation of nearly $500,000 worth of methamphetamine.02 Dec 12:43 AM
New ZealandMum heartbroken after graveside theftA grieving mother has been left devastated after discovering items from her son's grave have been stolen from Kelvin Grove Cemetery in Palmerston North.16 Nov 08:29 PM
New ZealandTeen trapped under vehicleA young woman suffered numerous injuries when she was pinned by a vehicle that crashed in Manawatu yesterday.13 Sep 12:58 AM
New ZealandTwo elderly women killed in crash namedTwo elderly women who were killed when a car lost control and crashed into a ditch in Manawatu early this morning have been named by police.22 Aug 04:31 AM
New ZealandTwo dead, four injured in ditch crashTwo people are dead and four are injured after their vehicle lost control and ended up in a ditch in Manawatu overnight.21 Aug 08:32 PM
New ZealandPolice chase boy for 50kmA 15-year-old boy led police on a 50km chase through Manawatu in a stolen vehicle yesterday, police say.26 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeen dies after being thrown 15mAn 18-year-old woman who was thrown 15 metres in a crash in Apiti on Friday died in hospital.14 Jul 02:42 AM
New ZealandWoman thrown 15m in drink-drive crashA young woman was thrown 15 metres from a vehicle following a crash in the Manawatu region early today.11 Jul 02:11 AM
New ZealandWoman on life support after crash into bankA woman is in hospital on life support following a crash in the Manawatu region in the early hours of this morning.10 Jul 07:52 PM
New ZealandMuscle cars seized in raidA gold ingot, seven Harley Davidsons, nine muscle cars and a stack of cash were among the assets seized by police in a coordinated raid.16 May 05:36 AM
New ZealandHome invasion victim defends herselfA home invasion at a rural Manawatu property turned violent when a woman couldn't comply with her attackers' demands this morning.30 Apr 02:50 AM
New ZealandTwo children rescued from car fireOne child remains in hospital after two young children were pulled from a burning car in a Palmerston North supermarket carpark today.14 Jan 06:20 AM
New ZealandFiery crash victim turned life aroundA 20-year-old man who died in a fiery road accident had managed to turn his life around and become a caring young father, a youth worker says.09 Jan 07:46 PM
New ZealandFiery crash: Two confirmed deadA 51-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man, both from Levin, were killed in a fiery three-vehicle crash, police have confirmed.08 Jan 09:02 PM
New ZealandCrash victim toll still unknownThe number of people killed in a fiery crash in Manawatu early today is still unclear due to the destruction of the wreckage.08 Jan 06:37 AM
New ZealandSix people arrested meth stingSix people have been arrested in a two-day sting targeting methamphetamine supply ring in Manawatu.06 Dec 03:10 AM
New ZealandLundy Three Hundy to go aheadThe controversial Lundy Three Hundy car rally will go ahead this weekend despite fears of protests, its organiser says.27 Nov 06:28 PM
New ZealandVINZ: Death of worker a tragic accidentVehicle Inspection New Zealand has said the death of one of its workers was a tragic and unfortunate accident.31 Oct 05:59 PM
New ZealandMan crushed to death by vehicleA man has died after being crushed by a vehicle at a Palmerston North vehicle testing facility this afternoon.31 Oct 04:44 AM
New ZealandDriver in hospital after detergent truck spillA man has been taken to hospital in serious condition after a truck crash in Manawatu.15 Oct 07:53 PM
New ZealandFour trucks - three separate crashesA series of crashes involving trucks has kept emergency services busy around the North Island today.01 Oct 08:54 PM
New ZealandGovt funding cuts reduce rape crisis support hoursAbuse and Rape Crisis Support Manawatu is reducing its counselling hours after government funding cuts.06 Dec 01:28 AM
New ZealandManawatu Gorge reopensThe Manawatu Gorge has reopened to all traffic again after being plagued by a series of slips. - but a small rockfall means it may have to briefly shut again.19 Sep 08:45 PM