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One dead in Himatangi crash
Police were called to the two-vehicle crash near Puke Puke Rd just before 7.40pm.
Watch: National MP's ‘wake-up call’ after she's caught texting behind wheel
The MP for Rangitīkei was seen texting while at the wheel of her branded vehicle.
Dog found with tyre marks on body after hit and run: Owner facing more surgery
Apollo was found scared and hiding behind a shed.
Family says coroner needs to correct mistake in findings
Whanganui's Carmen Walker died following complications during a hospital procedure.
'Forever in our hearts': Victims of bus, truck crash near Marton named by police
'His journey was just beginning as it is for so many of us.'
Woman dog-walker hit by car from behind, beloved pet missing
The woman was taken to Palmerston North Hospital and is undergoing surgery today
Happy Birthday Mrs Brown - 100 today
Freda Brown (nee Jones) was born on October 31, 1924, in New Plymouth
Phantom cat barber? Palmy pet owners left mystified by cat-shaving incidents
A phantom cat barber is on the loose in Palmerston North.
Six-year-old named as fatal crash victim
The crash, involving a car and a truck, happened on State Highway 1 near Waiōuru.
'I'm saying no': Levin resident in stoush with council after decision to stop mowing berms
"If the council want to send me a bill, it’s going straight in the bin."
'It wasn't a fair fight': Breanna Muriwai’s mum describes anguish over missing child
Gray says she hopes her children get the closure they deserve.
Boil water notice lifted for Manawatū town
Potentially unsafe levels of e-coli bacteria were detected on Thursday.
Arrest made after house shot at in Palmerston North
A house was shot at and a vehicle damaged with a bat.
New numbers for biggest iwi in Whanganui-Manawatū
The Āti Haunui-a-Pāpārangi population increased by 44.2% between 2013 and 2023.
Whanganui, Taranaki diplomat appointed High Commissioner to Malaysia
Career diplomat Michael Walsh joined MFAT in 1993.
Support for parents of 'Angel Babies'
Nothing can prepare expectant parents for the news that their baby has no heartbeat.
Inside Palmerston North's special room for bereaved families
Palmerston North Hospital's special room aids bereaved parents with empathy and support.
'Winston didn't want a 65-year-old larrikin': Shane Jones gets serious after talking-to
Shane Jones is playing the jester less as he goes about his politics
Whakapapa Holdings close to deal for ski area assets
'We have confidence as a business that the Whakapapa ski area is viable commercially.'
Toll plan for new North Island highway faces scrutiny over traffic estimates
'The vehicle numbers do not stack up from previous use and do not reflect real data.'
'One of the kindest, softest people': Family mourns victim of Manawatū crash
'She was our baby sister and she was taken too soon.'
Clam warning: 'If it gets here, it's too late'
Whanganui River iwi are working with other organisations against an invasive clam.
'Not good enough': Low-income homeowners owe council thousands after error went undiscovered for six years
Letters have been sent to hundreds of impacted ratepayers, who are now facing hefty bills.
Civil Defence warns to secure property ahead of powerful 120km/h gales blasting central regions
MetService said damage to trees, power lines, and unsecured structures were possible.
'Beware': Sinister warning at torched property linked to Breanna Muriwai mystery
‘Suspicious fire’ at property connected to unsolved case.
Drag queens are ready to slay in Palmy
'You still get the odd person that says you'll burn in hell.'