Latest from Palmerston North

Unlawfully detained: NZDF conducting full inquiry into man's military police kidnap allegation

Minister confirms inquiry into "serious" allegation man was kidnapped by military police.

State Highway 5 closed due to fallen trees

Waka Kotahi NZTA hopes State Highway 5 will be open by lunchtime today.

Wanganui Warriors ready to rumble

The superstock team anticipates a massive weekend of racing in Palmerston North.

Six helicopters battling spreading forestry fire near Palmerston North

Fire crews battled the forest blaze for hours yesterday.

Speed stacker champ has many other talents you don't know about

The 22-year-old's interests include music, speed stacking, architecture and cooking.

Record breaker: How Whanganui retail boomed in 2020

Whanganui's local economy saw a boom last year, despite the threat of Covid-19.

Russell Bell: Welcome to 2021, hope you remember me

"An overseas business described Covid-19 as being 'hit by a car'."

The companies dumping contaminants down the drain - and getting away with it

Some of New Zealand's biggest manufacturers and brands are repeat offenders.

Visual treats in store at Whanganui gallery and booksellers

Step inside the magical world of children's books and stunning illustrations.

Courier service delivers both mail and injured birds

The Aramex team in Whanganui has been couriering injured birds for the last eight years.

Man considers kidnap charges against military police after car incident

Man considering kidnap charges against military police officers who 'detained' him.

Whanganui news in brief: Flooding stops opera cast in their tracks, organisers apologise for no-show

Whanganui news items in brief: Organisers apologise for no-show

Police hunt Grinch thieves after Christmas hampers for needy stolen

More than $1100 worth of meat and groceries intended for Christmas gifts have been stolen.

Hospital emergency department 'almost at capacity'

Whanganui DHB is urging people to seek advice from the appropriate health provider.

Local Focus: Fears world's worst noxious plant could take over

The weed that poses a huge threat to dairy cows. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Why local stand-up comedy is flourishing

Comedy shows in Whanganui are a tonic for tough times