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River safety plan pushes 'behaviour change'
'It's not about bylaws, it's about educating people.'
'Not a day I don’t think about it': Mixed response to Lake Alice redress package
Minister Erica Stanford acknowledges the scheme won't meet everyone's expectations.
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.
Man missing in Manawatū River serving NZ Defence Force member
Iwi have placed a rāhui on the river.
'Catastrophic fall from grace': Whanganui teacher groomed two students
The man went on to have sex with one of the teenage girls.
'So much emotion': Father and sons first on crash scene where mother died
Fenz will perform a guard of honour for the funeral of Himitangi Beach woman Dianne Dear.
One dead in Manawatū crash
Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash on Rangiotu Rd about 5.30pm.
Two seriously injured, road blocked in two-vehicle crash in Manawatū
The road is blocked and will remain shut for some time, police say.
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.
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."
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.'
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.