New Zealand‘Just keep swimming’: ‘Tarzan’ attempts 235km surfboard paddle of riverBrenden Hawkins aims to paddle the Whanganui River on a surfboard.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Nanny state’: Council proposes fizzy drink ban at sports stadiumCouncil claims fizzy ban at sports ground could improve the health of locals and visitors.01 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandThree arrested as Palmerston North rocked by spate of violent attacksThere have been two serious assaults at bars and at a petrol station.29 Jan 09:18 PM
New Zealand'Callous and unprovoked': Man arrested after stabbing in Palmerston North parkA 25-year-old man is due to appear in the Palmerston North District Court.29 Jan 08:25 AM
New Zealand‘Flippin heck’: Strong quake shakes lower North IslandA 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck 10km east of Eketahuna at 11.26pm.28 Jan 04:23 PM
New ZealandPalmerston North bar stabbing: Police seeking witnesses after late-night altercation Police were called to a bar on Main Street about 11.30pm. 27 Jan 08:27 PM
New ZealandOne person killed after car, motorbike crash near Palmerston NorthThe two-vehicle crash closed the Clevely Line and Railway Rd intersection. 24 Jan 07:03 PM
PoliticsLabour leader Chris Hipkins promising robust policy but keeps powder dryPolicy announcements are expected "in the coming months".23 Jan 02:18 AM
New Zealand'Loss of dignity': Benefit fraudster wins compo for privacy breach during MSD investigationPeter Thomas and his wife defrauded two agencies out of a combined $227,000. 22 Jan 07:00 AM
New Zealand‘Stabilised on scene’: Critical rescue after Ngāruroro River incidentA man has been left in a serious condition after boating incident on the Hawke's Bay river20 Jan 02:56 AM
New Zealand'Doing what he loved': Former motorcycle club president named as Palmerston North crash victimThree others were injured in the two-vehicle crash on Sunday.15 Jan 06:47 AM
New Zealand'Debtor is unable to pay:' One man’s two-year battle to reclaim $22k paid for work never done'If they had the power this whole process could have been wrapped up fairly quickly.'12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist dies in hospital four days after Palmerston North crashInquiries into the crash are ongoing, police say.10 Jan 04:52 AM
New ZealandMan arrested in campground a month after woman critically-injured in shootingA woman was left critically injured on December 13 and is now recovering at home.07 Jan 12:14 AM
New ZealandFeilding park robbery: Man shot during $2000 marketplace shoe sale gone wrongThe men travelled to a park to meet a seller before everything turned violent.05 Jan 10:33 PM
New ZealandWhite-tailed spider bite leaves man in hospital for a month with deadly infectionAndy Stewart pushed on with his motorbike trek despite his growing pain.02 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice appeal after woman shot in Palmerston NorthPolice said those involved were known to each other.16 Dec 08:35 PM
New ZealandComfortable three-wicket win for Hawke's BayThe bowling effort in the Furlong Cup match was spearheaded by Toby Findlay.16 Dec 12:43 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch: Kindness or cult? Questions over Chinese meditation group’s inclusion in Santa paradesChinese spiritual group Falun Dafa participated in Santa parades around the North Island.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandThird victim of triple-fatal motorbike crash named as Luke Shaw, funeral plannedShaw died alongside Lesley Brooks, 46, and Jacob Coady, 24, in crash on SH1 on Saturday. 13 Dec 06:10 AM
New ZealandThree men to appear in Palmerston North court on drugs and firearms-related chargesPolice executed search warrants at two properties in Highbury this morning. 11 Dec 04:27 AM
New ZealandPrime Minister comfortable living by new radioactive waste facilityA facility for storing all of the country's radioactive waste has been built in Manawatū.27 Nov 05:38 AM
New ZealandSearch underway after man walking dog falls into Manawatū RiverPolice responded to the scene after reports the man got into trouble in the river.16 Nov 04:05 AM
New Zealand'So much emotion': Father and sons first on crash scene where mother diedFenz will perform a guard of honour for the funeral of Himitangi Beach woman Dianne Dear.15 Nov 02:26 AM
New ZealandVolunteer firefighters face nightmare: Family member in crashMother's two children and husband were among the first on the scene of the crash.14 Nov 11:13 PM
New Zealand'Adored' 16-year-old girl named as victim of fatal Palmerston North crashThe teenager was remembered by her loved ones in an obituary today.04 Nov 11:01 PM
New ZealandWoman dog-walker hit by car from behind, beloved pet missingThe woman was taken to Palmerston North Hospital and is undergoing surgery today03 Nov 10:48 PM
New ZealandOne dead, two others seriously injured in early morning Palmerston North crashJohn F Kennedy Dr was closed for a period but has since reopened.31 Oct 05:32 PM
New ZealandHappy Birthday Mrs Brown - 100 todayFreda Brown (nee Jones) was born on October 31, 1924, in New Plymouth30 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice, cabbies attacked in brawl at hospital after minor crashWitnesses describe the attackers as being gang members.30 Oct 03:51 AM
BusinessGenesis sells Hau Nui to NZ WindfarmsGenesis has sold its Hau Nui wind farm in the Wairarapa.24 Oct 08:59 PM
Travel'Don’t wait': Kiwi couple share how they retired early to travel NZThe forever-adventure took lots of planning but has been worth it, the Davidsons say.21 Oct 01:15 AM
PoliticsPolice Minister told new gang and public safety units leaving some regions vulnerableMitchell spoke of his 'sleepless nights' thinking about losing another officer.16 Oct 03:33 AM
New Zealand'Patients have the right to understand every word': Kiwis react to nurses' language banRange of views expressed over ban on migrant nurses speaking their own language at work.15 Oct 11:54 PM
