Latest from Palmerston North

Former NZ pro cyclist who died in China was a ‘humble guy’ who ‘loved adventures’

Nathan Dahlberg competed in 1988 and 1989 Tour de France and 1990 Giro d’Italia.

New book tells the story of the Living Wage in NZ

Are you getting paid $27.80 an hour?

'Yellow gold' price starts to bite

A butter shortage and increased costs is making life tough for bakers.

Leonie Hapeta: Why I voted against Palmy having a Māori ward

Opinion: "Māori should not be treated differently to anyone else." - Hapeta

Malnourished puppies found beside river now thriving

Four malnourished puppies rescued near Ohakune are doing well under Rukmini Vadke's care.

Tangi Utikere on why he's sceptical about boot camps

OPINION: Ten young people have begun 12-month programme in Palmerston North.

The late Pat Snoxell continues to contribute to musical theatre

The departed doyen of musicals bequeathed $50,000 to encourage young performers.

Beautiful dog Izzy is keeping really busy

Beautiful dog Izzy is keeping very busy with Canine Friends Pet Therapy.

'I do regret that night:' Dad spent 35 years looking for daughter killed in cult

Toddler Tillie Craig was beaten to death by her mother in 1987.

Police shot at in Palmerston North: Cops seize loaded guns, put three young men before court

Police in Highbury tried pulling over car, but occupants allegedly shot at cop, sped away.

Five youths arrested for alleged retail theft in Palmy

Arrests were made in under 30 minutes from the first crime being reported.

Three men arrested after police officers shot at in Palmerston North

The shots were fired after police spotted a vehicle of interest.

No safety concerns as boot camp pilot welcomed as a ‘success’

The 10 teens in the pilot have requested more physical activity.

'Playing with fire': Act criticises council move to keep Māori seats without referendum

The Act Party has hit back, criticising the move as a 'race-based' decision.

Anthem singer Marla Kavanaugh cancels NZ show after death threats

The opera singer feels as if she can't return to NZ, according to her parents.

Dramatic Polson Banner rugby finish as big schools clash in Napier

The Polson Banner match was a draw - but there were 21 other matches being played as well.

'Beautiful human being': Mother and daughter killed travelling back from netball tournament

She had been coaching an under-17 girls' team at a tri-nations tournament.

Crushing 4% rental yield gap largest in 15 years – but many investors undeterred

'Rents are nowhere near enough to cover the mortgage for a typical debt-backed purchase.'