New ZealandConsensual incest with adult daughter lands man in home detentionThe father and his teenage daughter had sex only once but ended up having a baby together.19 Oct 02:45 AM
New Zealand18-year-old arrested for Palmerston North jewellery burglaryHe appeared in Masterton District Court and was remanded in custody to reappear on Friday.19 Oct 12:57 AM
New ZealandDark web drug dealer sentenced for role in $40,000 kidnappingSummary of facts reads more like a Hollywood movie script than real life.18 Oct 04:57 AM
New ZealandWatch: Dramatic video of armed police arresting suspect after vehicle chaseOne man has been arrested, but police are wanting to locate a second person.17 Oct 08:59 AM
New ZealandBarber shop hit with $12,000 in penaltiesShe was hired for work experience, and within two weeks was cutting clients' hair.17 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandTwo die in crashes in Palmerston North and West CoastIn Palmerston North, man died after car mounted path; West Coast crash was in Charleston.14 Oct 07:15 PM
New ZealandClaims of 'gassy' rental not proven, but further checks ordered under urgencyThe tenant alleged a leaky gas heater had caused her and her children to become ill.14 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandBurglars target two jewellery stores in one eveningPolice want to speak to anyone who may have witnessed and filmed the burglaries.14 Oct 12:54 AM
New Zealand'Rot in hell Mr Booth': Paedophile teacher sentenced to seven years prisonA former victim arranged the sting that would have him admit to his crimes over the phone.04 Oct 02:15 AM
New ZealandYelled at for buying a pumpkin, worker awarded $21,000The former motel manager told the ERA Michelle Smith was very hard to get along with.01 Oct 09:51 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Zakk Rokkanno on Candidate CameraMeet Zakk Rokkanno, running for Palmerston North City Council.16 Sep 12:15 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Meenal Dutt on Candidate CameraMeet Meenal Dutt, running for Palmerston North City Council.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Bruno Petrenas on Candidate CameraMeet Bruno Petrenas, running for Palmerston North City Council.15 Sep 07:56 AM
New ZealandPrimary school in lockdown, reports of weapons incident near Palmerston North'Weapons are believed to be involved,' police say.15 Sep 01:08 AM
New ZealandFormer DHB worker facing charges in relation to $1.5m of MIQ fundingThe man was responsible for managing MIQ staff, but he allegedly pocketed their pay.13 Sep 12:27 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Jacinta Fraser on Candidate CameraMeet Jacinta Fraser, running for Palmerston North City Council.12 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Dion Jensen on Candidate CameraMeet Dion Jensen, running for Palmerston North City Council.04 Sep 06:01 PM
New ZealandMother and stepfather jailed for drugging, sexually abusing and filming daughter'You broke me, abused me and raped me. I should have been your little girl.'30 Aug 01:02 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Lew Findlay on Candidate CameraFind out what Lew Findlay thinks about the city's biggest issues ahead of the election.27 Aug 02:21 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Pat Handcock on Candidate CameraPalmerston North's former police area commander wants a second term.23 Aug 09:38 PM
New ZealandParole denied: Mark Lundy to remain behind bars 22 years after killing his wife and daughterHis church-going, clock-making hopes are on hold.19 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Leonie Hapeta on Candidate CameraLeonie Hapeta is running again for Palmerston North City Council.17 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Rachel Bowen on Candidate CameraCouncil candidate Rachel Bowen discusses infrastructure and other election issues.16 Aug 12:11 PM
New Zealand'Everyone is terrified': Teens terrorise mall, guards need escortsShopkeepers say it's only a matter of time before they will be targeted.11 Aug 09:09 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Dealing to Palmerston North's river rubbishPlanning for beautiful rivers in Palmerston North ahead of strong urban growth.22 Jul 12:29 AM
New ZealandOT caregiver received death threats, labelled 'murderer' after toddler's mystery deathWhat killed little Deajay Parkinson-Batt?21 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'You're f***ing joking': Family outraged at sentence for killer drink driverFamily of a woman killed by her drink driving friend not happy with the sentence.21 Jul 04:51 AM
PoliticsArdern to councils: Govt is listening, but no change to Three WatersJacinda Ardern had a message for councils: the Government is not budging on Three Waters.20 Jul 05:06 AM
New ZealandGovt gives councils $350,000 each to set up Three WatersNational, Act say new funding for councils is another "bribe" to get support for 3 Waters.19 Jul 02:38 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: The heart of Palmerston North for green KiwisA community garden is growing more joy than just vegetables.12 Jul 09:15 PM
New ZealandTenancy spat: Senior constable asked to move out of his police-owned homeThe constable had lived in the house since 2009. Police wanted it for a new officer.12 Jul 08:54 PM
New ZealandCrate Day tragedy: Family forgive man after girl falls off back of his uteJudge Jonathan Krebs has ruled that Joshua Wolland be discharged without conviction.08 Jul 02:33 AM
New ZealandNo high-ladder fire trucks for most of country after breakdownThere are no high ladder trucks from Hamilton to Dunedin.04 Jul 12:30 AM
New Zealand'Worst fears come true': Why NZ is not ready for a fentanyl crisisLow doses of the life-saving antidote Naloxone are a worry, says NZ Drug Foundation.03 Jul 07:00 AM