Man arrested after 71yo assaulted, burgled
The man is charged in relation to two burglaries at the house, in January and October.
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Elderly woman assaulted, robbed for 2nd time in three months
Police say Palmerston North woman traumatised and are seeking sightings of her car.
Wairongoa 'Magoo' Renata remembered as selfless man
Wairongoa "Magoo'' Renata is being hailed a humble hero who loved his whanau, community.
Man who died saving children had saved before
Army veteran saved a fellow soldier from losing an arm, if not his life, in East Timor.
Women's cricket is the winner
Under-18 girls learn the art of cricket at Whanganui tournament
Te Araroa trail walkers are good news for town
Trail walkers are "proper travellers", accommodation owner says
Honour for former Horizons engineer
Allan Cook has been made a MNZOM for his public service to river and drainage engineering
Local Focus Summer Hacks: Cool your house with just a fan
Make a wind tunnel at night but a chilly bin in the day. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'I just grabbed him and ran': Mum leaps to action
The burns weren't serious thanks to the quick actions of the boy's mum.
Crews battle house fire in Bulls
There were no reported injuries from the fire, the spokeswoman said.
One trapped after car crash near Linton
Four people have gotten out of the car but one is believed to still be trapped.
Pedestrian hit and killed in Palmerston North
The man, who was struck on Broadway Ave at 9.43am, died at the scene.
Midwife deregistered after practising while suspended
A midwife who was suspended from practicing provided midwifery services to a friend.
Local Focus: Cutting it for cancer
A young girl cuts her hair for a cancer victim wig. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Cutting it for cancer
A young girl cuts her hair for a cancer victim wig. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Big wet a brief relief from humid start to summer
Rain around the country will ease by the end of the day.
Learner driver didn't see truck that killed her
Her mother died at the scene, while she died three weeks later from brain injuries.
Crash victim named as local woman
A woman died and two other people were hurt after the two-vehicle crash in Manawatu.
Stewart's 'terrifying' NZ crash ridiculed
Watch: Three-time NASCAR champion's trip to New Zealand didn't quite go according to plan.
Fake news has arrived in NZ - here's how
In the US, fake news is often political. In New Zealand, businesses have the most to fear.
Police confirm body found is Elizabeth Udy
Police searched for weeks after Elizabeth Udy went missing on October 11.
Top scientists may quit over Massey cuts
About 70 Massey University staff want to take voluntary redundancy, and more may go
Hillside city homes chosen in House of the Year
Homes across the country were recognised for their excellence.
100 mums donating breast milk for sick girl
A 'phenomenal' show of support follows calls for breast milk for a terminally-ill girl.
Torty the Tortoise: Is this New Zealand's oldest pet?
From Greece to New Zealand, Torty the Tortoise has had more than a century of adventures.
Local Focus: Veggies kick back for summer
Horowhenua farmers get the wettest winter in decades. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Motorcyclist killed in crash with two cars
The crash happened around 6.25pm on State Highway 1 in the Rangitikei district.
Crackin' down on meth
Trio establish 'P' Walk-In Centre in Palmerston North. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Meth: The filthy secret that becomes a demon
Trio establish 'P' Walk-In Centre in Palmerston North. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Crackin' down on P
Ex-P addicts help others battle addiction. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Girl seriously hurt as quad bike hits driftwood
The 13-year-old is in Palmerston North Hospital with serious head and chest injuries.
Family heartbroken after boy's fatal fall through school roof
"He was a very loved little boy - he still is."
Man thrown from truck in 12m plunge
Elderly man seriously hurt after his fertiliser truck and sprayer unit crashes.