Two Palmerston North reserves closed
Palmerston North City Council closes two recreational reserves.
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Council essential services remain open during lockdown
Palmerston North essential services to remain open during Covid-19 lockdown.
Mosque shootings one year on: How is your community marking anniversary?
Events are planned around the country to mark one year since the March 15 attacks.
Half marathon and fun run at Foxton Beach for rescue services
Rescue services will benefit from half marathon and fun run at Foxton Beach.
Local Focus: Te Āpiti welcomes drivers to Ashhurst
Art design and native planting greet visitors. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Local Focus: Student rents and commute times make UCOL attractive
"A myriad of options" UCOL claims. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'It felt like my two worlds had come back together' - Keedwell's council role
Rachel Keedwell has chosen a hybrid electric vehicle for her chairing role at Horizons.
Watch: Palmerston North school's spine-tingling haka for Year 13s
Incredible haka performed by Palmerston North Boys' High School has been highly praised.
Local Focus: Because Methven - why comedy is coming to the provinces
Playing the regions to rehearse their Netflix special. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Local Focus: Minister delivers more putea to forestry and related industries
Focus on infrastructure and value add for development. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Massive police presence as group in court charged over gang member's murder
Five people face charges including kidnapping and participating in a criminal group.
Five charged with killing young dad
Codi Jarmen Wilkinson was found dead in September.
Political humiliation at the hands of a schoolboy
Schoolboy candidate was super-confident in his presentation.
Watch: Public fireworks display sparks scrub fire
The public fireworks display was believed to spark the blaze at Anzac Park overnight.
Local Focus: Diversity brings new faces to councils
New-look councils moving with the times. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Diversity brings new faces to councils
Palmerston North City and Rangitīkei District Councils moving with the times. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Warning after sex assault allegations linked to possible drink spiking
Police urge vigilance after sexual assault allegations and possible drink spiking.
Unfortunate Pak'nSave billboard placement causes hilarity
Advertising display in Palmerston North has gone viral on social media.
Grant Smith re-elected Palmerston North mayor
Grant Smith re-elected Palmerston North Mayor.
Local Focus: Mayoral candidate ups the ante on climate crisis
From the UN to PN, lawyer would declare a climate emergency. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Mayoral candidate ups the ante on climate crisis
From UN to PN, lawyer would declare climate emergency. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: From Congo to Council
Candidate brings diversity to mayoral race. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: 'Awkward bugger' with a Yorkshire accent standing for democracy
Master of Administration puts knowledge to civic use. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Councillor stands by anti-Muslim sentiments
Councillor said he would not accept Muslims or any non-Christians praying at council.
Local Focus: Welcoming immigrants of all ages
Being welcome is the start of successful immigration. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Mayor reckons Palmerston North is thriving
"You're only as strong as your perceived weakest link". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Company culture the key to expansion
Curry nights were 'an interesting one being an Indian'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Palmerston North a welcoming city
A special pōwhiri for new arrivals to Palmerston North. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Standing For Democracy
Master of Administration puts knowledge to civic use. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Palmerston North drivers stung not wearing seatbelts
Police take "zero-tolerance" approach as they target distracted and unrestrained drivers.
Hole in his heart: Four major surgeries, and he's only 10
Connor Williams' fight started the moment he was born.
The food show for the food industry
NZ's largest specialist food distributor goes on tour. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Yolkers crack the big time
New Zealand's Yolk Ferns have been crowned world champions at egg throwing.
Locals show support for refugees
Big increase in locals at Refugee Day celebration. Made with funding from NZ On Air.