New ZealandHoliday road toll rises to eightA fatal crash in the Manawatu has brought the holiday road toll to eight this evening.26 Dec 05:22 AM
New ZealandMan arrested in Palmerston NorthA 31-year-old man has been arrested after armed police were spotted manning a section of a busy street in Palmerston North.25 Dec 09:40 PM
New ZealandFine Boxing Day weather in storeDon't let the morning cloud fool you - it is set to be a fine Boxing Day for New Zealanders, with Central Otago tipped as the best place to be.25 Dec 06:42 PM
New ZealandPolice appeal after Palmerston North jewellery theftThe public are being asked to help find jewellery stolen in Palmerston North.23 Dec 06:23 PM
New ZealandIncinerator explosion: One seriously hurtA person has serious injuries after an incinerator exploded in Foxton.22 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Manawatu town embraces own currencyThe town of Ashhurst, northeast of Palmerston North, is using its own currency as a way of stimulating discussion about the local economy. Made with funding from NZ On Air.20 Dec 03:20 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Manawatu town embraces own currencyThe town of Ashhurst, northeast of Palmerston North, is using its own currency as a way of stimulating discussion about the local economy. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch20 Dec 03:18 AM
New ZealandWarm, wet, wild: 2016's extreme weatherThere was a record downpour in Auckland, a tornado in Taranaki and "quake lights" above Wellington. Oh, and 2016 was likely also New Zealand's hottest year on record.20 Dec 01:59 AM
New ZealandCharges after baby taken from hospitalThree woman have appeared in the Palmerston North District Court this morning charged with the alleged abduction of a child.19 Dec 10:41 PM
New ZealandPower fully restored in GisbornePower has been fully restored to more than 20,000 homes and businesses in Gisborne tonight, after a 33-hour outage.13 Dec 05:29 AM
New ZealandSerious car crash near Palmerston NorthPolice are attending a serious crash where a car and truck collided near Palmerston North.12 Dec 11:30 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Woodville's Ride to Survive Coast2CoastThe roar of motorcycles echoed through Woodville's streets as the 24th annual Lions Ride to Survive Coast 2 Coast once again joined the town's Christmas parade. Made with funding from NZ On Air.10 Dec 09:22 PM
RetailFree service to ease shopping agonyA free service has been set up to ease the Christmas shopping horror.10 Dec 04:00 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Outlook for Someday winner from Manawatu15 year old Palmerston North girl, Sarah Ridsdale wins her first film award. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch08 Dec 07:02 AM
New ZealandTearful farewell for hero copLoved ones gathered in Palmerston North todayWednesday to farewell the hero cop who died while saving his daughter from the Manawatu 07 Dec 02:46 AM
BusinessPrice-fix real estate firm fined $1.25mThe Commerce Commission brought charges against 11 real estate companies alleging they agreed on listing costs.29 Nov 01:25 AM
New ZealandGastro outbreak hits high schoolUp to 50 Palmerston North Boys' High School pupils and teachers were sent home on Friday.28 Nov 04:11 AM
New ZealandThree hospitalised after gas leakThree workmen were hospitalised after a gas pipe was cut at Massey University in Palmerston North today.23 Nov 11:52 PM
New ZealandBaby, 4 adults injured in car crashFive people, including a baby, have been injured in a car crash near State Highway 1 in the Horowhenua District.20 Nov 06:14 AM
New ZealandFoxton gunshots possibly gang-relatedGunshots heard in Foxton last night could be potentially gang-related and may have left a man wounded, police say.19 Nov 11:50 PM
New Zealand'I thought it was another quake coming'Cordons remain in place in Foxton this morning following reports of gunshots in the small Manawatu town last night.19 Nov 08:54 PM
New ZealandPolice remain in Foxton overnightPolice will remain in Foxton overnight following reports of gunshots in the small Manawatu town.19 Nov 07:02 AM
New ZealandPolice warn of earthquake scamPolice have received reports of people going door to door in Palmerston North and surrounding areas, claiming to be from the Earthquake Commission or council.17 Nov 11:57 PM
New ZealandMassey Uni lowers requirements on vetsConcerns that students who could potentially be quality vets are being turned away has prompted Massey Uni to give the qualification a major overhaul.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMissing Palmerston North boy foundA schoolboy missing from his Palmerston North home has been found.08 Nov 05:58 PM
New ZealandPolice search for missing 11-year-oldPolice are searching for an 11-year-old boy who went missing this evening from his Palmerston North home.08 Nov 09:23 AM
New ZealandArmed incident in Palmerston NorthArmed police and negotiators have swooped on a Palmerston North property after a person fire an air rifle from a house.08 Nov 07:24 AM
New ZealandUrology patient concerned by constant travelA Whanganui cancer patient has had to make five return trips to Palmerston North in a month for treatment that he said was previously 06 Nov 08:44 PM
New ZealandMasked men rob Palmerston North houseA brazen aggravated robbery by three men in Palmerston North has left one person injured04 Nov 02:34 AM
PoliticsNational MP quitting after just one termNational Party list MP Jono Naylor says he will leave Parliament after just one term.03 Nov 12:18 AM
New Zealand'We're not rich, leave us alone'A little girl has written a note asking the thieves who burgled her home to return the treasured items they stole from her family.30 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFears for missing pregnant womanChristine Smith, who is 38 weeks pregnant, went missing from Palmerston North Hospital this afternoon.25 Oct 06:58 AM
New ZealandHit-and-run victim awake and speakingWhanganui hit-and-run victim Jesse Minnell has woken up and is speaking, his mother says.25 Oct 12:39 AM
New ZealandBoy injured after crashing motorcycle into cowAn 11-year-old boy was injured after crashing his motorbike into a cow.23 Oct 06:21 AM
