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.
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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.
Regional freight hub gets the tick
Collaboration is key to the successful development a new Regional Freight Hub.
Gift of life: Surgeon's organ donations saved lives
More organ donors are needed, but what's involved? One family tells of going through it.
Truck and car crash blocks road near Palmerston North
The crash happened at an intersection on State Highway 3.
Woman equestrian accused of child sex crimes denies fresh charges
Woman accused of sexual offending against young girls denies fresh charges.
Drug law reform overdue
Comment: Supporting change is not about advocating drug use, writes Davey Smith.
Local Focus: New lights, new bridge, new glowing path of rocks
Colourful bridges connect Massey Uni to Palmy downtown. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Palmy People: Meet Andi/Ruby
Andi Leipst tested the waters with friends before he came out.
Eleven guns stolen: police confirm door station left open
Police inadvertently left the police station's back door open, Deputy Commisioner says.
Police station gun theft: Man appears in court - firearms not found
A man was arrested without incident in the early hours of this morning.
One person killed in crash near Palmerston North
Emergency services were called to a single-vehicle crash on Bainesse Rd about 8.10pm.
Council flats 'setting the standard' for social housing
First new social housing development in 30 years. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Man arrested after gun stand-off in Palmerston North
Tear gas was used in Palmerston North after man with gun refused to surrender, police say.
Investigators to arrive at site of double fatal plane crash
The light aircraft crashed in a steep area of the Kaimanawa Ranges.
Two men confirmed dead after light plane crash
The plane's wreckage was found this morning in steep terrain.
The Beast: Michael Hill's giant catamaran to be launched this week
The boat was built for the New Zealand jeweller and is 39.5m long and 12m wide.
Sir Brian Lochore on the importance of rural sport
Lochore says Rural Sports Awards a chance to highlight rural New Zealand to urban people.
Couple dream of Vegas wedding, win one in Marton instead
Francis Leppard and Aydan Palmer will marry at Marton Harvest Festival on March 31.
Pollution solution: Reclaiming timber and diverting it from landfill
A Palmerston North couple are reclaiming timber being dumped in landfills.
From Harlem to Awapuni, basketball rejuvenates tired suburb
New park attracts international basketball superstars. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
First female Superstock Teams Champs driver racing tonight
"We're just as good as the boys, if not better." Rebecca Barr in fighting spirit.