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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.
Deviant behaviour: Shoe shop worker discharged without conviction
Judge says concern for Malachai Wylie's mental health played significant part in decision.
Arrest after fiery crash at Palmerston North petrol station
A man was arrested at the scene on Tremain Ave about 10.45am today.
Obituary: John Palamountain's legacy his life's work
The Whanganui businessman had a passion for land and animals.
'Bank robbery': Pensioner locked out of her $150k life savings
"The impact of this on my family has been devastating."
Local Focus: Robins return to Manawatū
The moving story of moving 40 birds to their new home. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Person seriously injured in Horowhenua bridge crash
Emergency services were alerted to the collision at around 3.30am.
Have you seen this man?
Shayden Hikaka-Beattie has links to the Manawatū and South Taranaki areas.
Two arrested, schools in lockdown after reports of gunshots in Palmerston North
Several schools were put into lockdown as a precaution.
Local Focus: Creative streets ahead in Palmy
Colourful, inspiring and safe in Palmy. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Person dies in hospital following Opiki crash
Two people were injured and transported to Palmerston North Hospital.
Local Focus: Feilding jazzed up for holiday weekend
Manawatū Jazz Festival's generous programme. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Accused Dilworth abuser who died before trial previously jailed for sex offences
Man charged over Dilworth allegations had prior sexual abuse conviction.
Truck and train collision victim named
Police and the Transport Accident Commission are investigating the crash.
'It's not a silver bullet': Horizons to establish Māori wards
Whanganui councillors had opposing views when it came to the vote.