Cemeteries provide an escape from the busyness of life and a reminder of what’s important.

Sai Natarajan's musical education began when he was in the womb.

The Manawatū restaurant operated for less than two years before going into liquidation.

Stuart Schwartz won the competition to name Palmerston North Central Library's cat.

This year’s celebrations at Rātana Pa have kicked off in sunny weather.

He says he took the gun off someone else because he was 'concerned about public safety'.

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The Rural Life exhibition runs until February 28 at the Coach House Museum in Feilding.

Valentino Laki was with friends and family when he got into difficulty in 2018.

“You’re only a second away from a truck coming at you.”

Plenty of athletes did not step on the podium but reached a final or set new PBs.

Rangitīkei District Council has approved a $19m new build to replace the old building.

While the Labour MP is now in Opposition, the year has also had positives.

The Department of Conservation is seeking public feedback on Pure Tūroa's application.

'You sit back and go, ‘Actually, we’ve done some pretty remarkable stuff.'

The restored Bunnythorpe War Memorial was unveiled on December 9.

It is not known whether the defendant was the driver or another passenger.

The teen suffered non-life-threatening injuries, police said.

There was extensive damage to the building.

Zane Bullivant implored the driver to stop just before the fatal crash happened.

Josh Gowan is completing a half-marathon a day throughout November.

The tangi for the feared and revered Head Hunter starts at 11am.

Resurfacing work north of Taihape has been completed but more projects loom.

This policewoman is teaching children what love looks like when they're in a safe home.

'We are heading into the unknown a little bit.'

'My finish time was a bit quicker than I’d expected.'

Make the most of the dry weather while you can.

'I stopped and and thought about it and, actually, I’ve never worked a day in my life.'

Palmerston North's 'Paul Dibble gallery' now inside and outside.