'Not even cute': Cafe owner responds after 'cute waitress' controversy
Owner hits back at critics, defends sign and reveals the identity of the 'cute waitress'.
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'I'm one of the lucky ones' - Woman beats one of the deadliest cancers
77-year-old former farmer defeats dangerous cancer through proactive approach and surgery.
Cold case: Woman in NZ arrested over toddler's 'abhorrent' death 34 years ago
The woman was arrested in Palmerston North and faces extradition.
'Cute waitress on duty': Cafe slammed for sexist sign
Critics say the sign highlights "deeply-held" sexism in the hospitality industry.
'The human side of war': Untold stories of New Zealanders' experiences in World War II subject of new book
Few were left untouched by the deadliest war in history.
Dentist gets threats after advising extra charge for unvaxxed
The company is happy to treat both but the unvaccinated will face a PPE fee.
Person critically injured after firearms incident in Palmerston North
One person has been critically injured following a firearms incident.
Police appeal for information after hit and run in Palmerston North
A 73-year-old woman was knocked to the ground and seriously injured.
Horizons adds two Māori councillor roles
Composition of next Horizons council open to appeal - to be made final in April next year.
Two in hospital after gunshots in Palmerston North overnight
A man and a woman suffered serious injuries.
'Unbearable': Palmerston North woman desperate to visit dying nephew in Auckland can't get exemption
"We talk about this kindness but I don't actually see it when the rubber meets the road."
Polio survivor urges people to learn from history and get jab
Retired nurse Jan Wills-Collins points out striking similarities between Covid and polio.
Fire: Smoke billowing into the sky at Palmerston North's Square
Photos surfacing on social media showed thick smoke billowing into the sky.
Man arrested following stabbing in Palmerston North
The victim received serious injuries in the incident but is now in a stable condition.
'The whole country's paying the price for this loose border' - public health expert
It's "crazy" not to protect South Island, and risk needlessly high for north too - expert.
Espionage court martial: Kiwi soldier's interim name suppression continues
The soldier was arrested in December 2019.
Police aware of concerns about far-right Indian groups in NZ
Massey University professor under fire for research on Hindu nationalist groups.
Uber for you? Four airports connect with rideshare app
Queenstown, Palmerston North, New Plymouth and Nelson airports team up with Uber.
Family allowed through Auckland border for funeral, later threatened with arrest
Police allowed a family to cross the Auckland border but later threatened to arrest them.
'Batted above its weight': City thrives in Covid lockdown
Massive distribution centres for both Countdown and Foodstuffs kept this region humming.
'World of digital hate': Academic hit by right-wing trolls
Hindutva groups are attacking academic freedom in New Zealand, he says.
One dead after two-vehicle crash in Manawatū overnight
Police were alerted to the crash on Rangitikei Line at Newbury, shortly before 8.30pm.
One dead, one in hospital after car hits power pole in Foxton
The single-vehicle crash on Foxton Shannon Rd was reported at around 3.30am.
Supermarket centre opens 3 weeks early to meet demand
Chain sent just under 3.5 million cartons of food/groceries to stores in last week.
Local Focus: Two tickets for the price of one
New companion card a welcome accessory. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Lockdown limbo: How a Kiwi family stuck in Indonesia stays strong
Their flights and MIQ were booked, then their son got Covid.
Home is where the heart is for Lou Walker
A visiting friend even compared Whanganui to Rarotonga.
Local Focus: Palmerston North's Stomach is being digitised
The Stomach poster archives preserved. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
One injured after car and truck collide near Feilding
The crash occurred just before 8.30pm on Tuesday evening.
Five years on: How a family airline saved the Whanganui to Auckland route
'It all happened quite quickly'
Welcome Home! Refugee Ahmed Zaoui returns safely to Algeria
After years in exile, NZ's best-known refugee is back in Algeria.
RSV resthome outbreak - 3 hospitalised, 11 test positive
Three rest home residents hospitalised amid RSV rest home outbreak.
Local Focus: One busy backbencher
Palmerston North MP, Tangi Utikere on his first year. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Speak Up For Women controversy: Billboard removed, mayor apologises
Michael Fowler Centre to be lit in the transgender flag colours as tensions escalate.