Latest from Palmerston North

Man jailed over toddler's death

Convicted double murderer treated for cancer

Convicted double murderer Mark Lundy has been leaving prison for medical treatment, the Department of Corrections has confirmed today.

Man found guilty of raping two women

Netball: Central finally find a pulse

One dead after two-car collision

Drink driving grandma released on parole

A grandmother jailed after driving at nearly twice the legal alcohol limit and killing cyclist Frank van Kampen on the Kapiti Coast has been released on parole after serving just half of her sentence.

Driver who killed cyclist sentenced to community work

Multisports: Gemmell claims another Oceania title

Doctor shortage reaches 'crisis' level

A spiralling shortage of doctors has sparked a warning of future "severe safety issues" in New Zealand hospitals, with predictions that patients could suffer from increasing medical mistakes and treatment delays without urgent action.

Masseur denied appeal on indecent assault charge

Writer keen to acknowledge inner strength

Having led a lonely childhood, Lesley Pearse knows what it is to seek a better life. Now she is helping women to help others. She tells Stephen Jewell how.

Gang bust blow to Rebels' NZ growth - Police

A major police operation resulting in at least 30 arrests is likely to stymie Australian gang the Rebels' growing presence in NZ, police say.

Not all Rebel members criminals - gang expert

Aussie gang presence growing: cops

Luxury cars and motorbikes, drugs and thousands of dollars have been seized in a major police crackdown on organised crime.

Luxury cars, firearms, drugs seized in bust

A major police operation today has highlighted the fact that rival gangs are working together in the highly lucrative drugs trade, Police Minister Judith Collins says.

Man goes on trial for toddler's murder

Members of the public wept in court today upon hearing a 3-year-old had over 80 marks or wounds when she died.