Latest from Palmerston North
Dai Henwood on performing live comedy with stage four cancer
No cameras, censors or lawyers, as TV team prepares for 'rule-breaking' national tour.
Hospital staff safety concerns rise after gunpoint incident
Incidents included a staff member being held at gunpoint at Palmerston North Hospital.
Thomas Coughlan: Govt mulls dramatic local government reform, slashing councils
News of merging ministries was just the tip of the iceberg.
Flooding closes BoP road, over 100mm of rain recorded
All heavy rain warnings have been lifted for the region, but more rain and hail possible.
Pedestrian dead after crash near Feilding
The road is closed for a Serious Crash Unit investigation.
Singapore firm partners with iwi, transforming game design with $1m investment
Hidden's immersive games blend history and storytelling, inspired by Māori traditions.
'Makes a lot of sense': Bioeconomy Science Institute's new HQ
The decision comes as the science sector overhaul came into effect on Tuesday.
Why this young vet chose a rural life over city clinics
Holly Gardyne has no regrets about moving to a rural practice.
Noble false widow spider establishes itself in New Zealand
One of the world’s most invasive arachnids is thriving in urban areas in Aotearoa.
'No hard feelings': Ex-NRL veteran speaks after seizure in 'run it straight' bout
The former Kiwis player was 'immediately concussed' after colliding with his opponent.
'I just want to be here': 22yo facing cancer for fifth time seeks treatment in Mexico
'I want to see my family grow up, I want my friends, I want to work as a nurse.'
Police investigating after baby critically injured at Foxton Beach home
The 6-month-old boy remains in critical condition at Starship Hospital.
'Where I needed to be': US high school the right move for Kiwi basketballer
Elijah Fonotia committed to Harford Community College to advance his basketball career.
Giant-killers: Liston College's dramatic rise in Auckland 1A rugby
Rotorua Boys' retained the Moascar Cup, defeating Napier 29-7 in wet conditions.
'Deeply troubling': Kiwi NRL veteran suffers seizure after 'run it straight' KO in Dubai
An injury prevention expert says damage to the brain caused seizure of the arms and legs.
Golden 16-metre Buddhist statue set to ‘tower above’ horrified community
Auckland Council art 'loophole' horrifies neighbours as giant golden statue takes shape.
AI could add $3.4b to NZ economy – if we can address areas where we lag
New Zealand is behind in some areas, such as AI uptake and skills.
Lost their way: Auckland Grammar fall to Sacred Heart in tough contest
Christchurch Boys' High won a thrilling match against St Thomas 61-40.
‘Explosions’ ring out over Palmerston North as multiple cars burn
Fire crews were called to Tremaine Ave at 4am to tackle the blaze.
League player's preventable death prompts coroner's warning of 'run it straight' trend
Tere Livingstone died in 2023 after receiving two head knocks while playing league.
Platinum Diamond leads strong contender trio in Ōtaki feature
Lisa Latta's top pick for Ōtaki is Platinum Diamond.
Baby-killing Mobster loathed being called 'kid killer' in prison, so he murdered again
Donovan Duff was already serving a life sentence. He was handed another one today.
Branciforti targets Cambridge race ahead of Polytrack Championship defence
She'll compete in the Kylie Little Racing 1300 and be ridden by Michael McNab.
New Zealand braces for potential arrival of deadly H5N1 bird flu
In October 2024, H5N1 was found in king penguins on Crozet and Kerguelen islands.
Why Rotorua's First XV victory over Hamilton is one for the ages
King's College celebrated a 23-17 victory over Auckland Grammar, securing the Cooper-Greenbank Cup.
'Abhorrent': Manawatū iwi outraged over secret radioactive waste facility
The waste includes depleted uranium from redundant radiation devices used to treat cancer.
Mother questions why we don't have tougher boy racers laws, 12 years after daughter's death in street race
'As soon as I opened the door and I saw the police... I fell to the floor. I screamed'