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
PremiumPremiumInvestmentTenants from hell fined $12,900: Dog urine ruins rental house carpetTotal of 16 walls were damaged, hallways were sprayed with graffiti.29 Jun 05:30 AM
New ZealandChildren's mental health: Services at 'crisis point' as demand surges and staff departMental health providers are struggling to cope with growing need in the wake of Covid-19.24 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I bought it from a friend': Man found with $6500 worth of stolen Huffer clothingConvicted man said he paid a friend $200 for 62 items of top-end clothing.21 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandNearly all NZ hospitals failing to meet Govt's ED wait time targets18 out of 20 DHBs didn't reach the 95 per cent of ED patients seen within six hour target.17 Jun 04:16 AM
New ZealandArrests made, vehicles impounded after illegal street racing operationThree people have also been summonsed to court for driving with excess breath alcohol.12 Jun 04:31 AM
