Latest fromPalmerston North

Firearms, stolen goods recovered after burglaries
Eight people have been arrested in relation to the Manawatū incidents.

Manawatū's public clock woes continue
Feilding's clocktower shows 12 and Palmy's is four minutes slow.

Q&A with Brendan Dugan of the NZ Highwaymen
The NZ Highwaymen are about to get back on the road, touring across NZ in June and July.

Rachel Keedwell: Councillors learn of unintended consequences
OPINION: Some submitters put a lot of thought into how to do things differently.

Rural Support ambassador tours lower North Island
Matt Chisholm will talk about his own experiences with mental health.

Ōhakea base achieves round-the-clock fire and rescue availability
Ōhakea serves as a vital alternate airport in New Zealand.

Women’s Lifestyle Expo returns to Palmy
Expo showcases diversity and creativity of businesses in New Zealand.

Two people arrested after pedestrian struck by driver fleeing police
'Luckily, the pedestrian was not seriously injured.'

Suze Redmayne: Anzac spirit shows us the way forward
OPINION: We must go forward together towards the challenges we face - and there are many.

Jockey Portia Matthews starts with a double win
It was two consecutive wins for the Central Districts-based jockey on Sunday.

Fourth man charged with murder following fatal shooting
Damon O'Rourke died in hospital after being shot in Palmerston North.

Rachel Keedwell: Rate rises a disaster in the making for years
OPINION: I know this increase will be unaffordable for many on a low or fixed income.

Shooting may be 'gang' related; police investigation continues
Police investigating but say there are no specific concerns for the public at this stage.

Person in serious condition after emergency in Feilding, 'gunshots' heard
Police investigating but say there are no specific concerns for the public at this stage.

Rachel Keedwell: Transport plans lack joined-up thinking
OPINION: Pretending we can separate transport and emissions is complete nonsense.

'Party within a party' for environmental leaders
Stewart Dairylands wins Horizons Ballance Farm Environment Supreme Award.

Police arrest four nearly six months after dad shot dead in front of his kids
Hori Gage, 27, was shot dead in front of his children in August.

Released rapist and killer still 'high risk' after serving all of 20-year jail term
Basil Mist offended against five girls aged 7 to 15 and killed his girlfriend.

'Bled every cent': Mum secretly used $130k of relatives' money
Faith Fruean took advantage of the migrants, using their wages to live a bling lifestyle.

Diamond anniversary for trainee teachers
A reunion is being held for the 1964 intake at Palmerston North Teachers’ College.

Palmy to host forward-thinking primary sector conference
E Tipu is organised by Christchurch-based company Boma.

Politics is about service and empathy, new MP says
Rangitīkei people are modest and humble and it’s about “we, not me”.

Man flown to hospital after falling 30m down cliff
A helicopter had to winch the patient out.

Teacher who made cannabis oil can finish year without ankle bracelet
Timothy Pauro said he needed drug due to sleepwalking, also had guns in wardrobe.

Serious injuries in truck crash on SH1 near Hunterville
State Highway 1 has remained open after the incident.

Dr Rachel Keedwell: Declining reserve balances brought into sharp focus
OPINION: I welcome the discussions with the community about the challenges Horizons faces.

Athletics: In-form Daniel Sinclair sets new PB
The first competition with the Central League teams is on Saturday at Inglewood.

Rachel Keedwell: Have your say on how freshwater is managed in our region
OPINION: The consultation is your opportunity to help shape how freshwater is managed.