TourismHotel sector springs back to lifeThere are increasing hotel sales and new hotel construction activity, with the industry showing signs of renewed optimism that is expected to continue into 2015, says Dean Humphries, national director of hotels at Colliers International.30 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan jailed eight years for almost decade-long abuse on boysA man who indecently abused young boys over nearly a decade has narrowly avoided a sentence of preventive detention.03 Sep 11:39 PM
New ZealandWoman killed, cyclist injured in crashesA woman was killed and a cyclist seriously injured in two serious crashes in the central North Island early this morning.17 Aug 07:11 PM
BusinessPorts and Icepak link up to build $20m hubPorts of Auckland, Napier Port and cold storage specialist Icepak have formed a joint venture to develop a new $20 million inland port and freight hub at Longburn, near Palmerston North.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLucky to be alive after 'random' shotPolice say a "huge cup of good luck" is all that stopped what has been described as a "random" shooting in Fielding becoming a homicide.10 Aug 12:47 AM
New ZealandPedestrian killed after being hit by car near FeildingA man was killed after being hit by a car in Palmerston North early this morning.01 Aug 06:09 AM
New ZealandMan caught with sex abuse materialA Palmerston North man who was caught twice with child sex abuse material has been sentenced to 18 months intensive supervision and 100 hours community work.05 Jul 11:37 PM
New ZealandMum pleads guilty over toddler's deathA young woman wept as she admitted causing the death of her preschool-age child in a hearing at the Palmerston North High Court today.27 Jun 01:27 AM
New ZealandTransgender woman bashing claim falsePolice have revealed a transgender woman, who prompted an outpouring of support after reports she was bashed, actually sustained her injuries falling out of a tree.23 Jun 11:31 PM
TravelFour fruity festivalsSmall town New Zealand does wonderful and whacky to keep up our winter spirits.20 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandMissing man found alive in hay barnA missing Rangitikei man, who hasn't been seen for a week, has been found in a hay barn, police say.22 May 02:38 AM
New ZealandFour-year-old dies after quad bike crashA four-year-old boy injured in a quad-bike crash in Canterbury last month has died in hospital.05 May 08:22 AM
New ZealandChild injured in quad bike accidentA 4-year-old boy is in hospital with serious injuries after being involved in a quad bike accident this afternoon.23 Apr 09:30 AM
New ZealandWoman's death sees inquiry upgradedA woman who was found with critical injuries at a Feilding house has died, leading police to upgrade an investigation to a homicide inquiry.18 Mar 08:25 PM
New ZealandWoman hospitalised with critical, unexplained injuriesA police investigation is underway after a woman was admitted to Palmerston North Hospital with critical, unexplained injuries.13 Mar 09:42 PM
New ZealandTwo people hospitalised after head-on collisionTwo people have been taken to hospital following a head-on collision outside Palmerston North this afternoon.28 Jan 06:40 AM
New ZealandTeen moped rider dies after collision with carA 16-year-old moped rider died last night after his bike collided with a car in Palmerston North.23 Jan 09:26 PM
New ZealandLow turnout for controversial Lundy 300Despite warnings of protesting and violence, the controversial Lundy Three Hundy has gotten off to a quiet start.30 Nov 01:41 AM
New ZealandLundy Three Hundy to go aheadThe controversial Lundy Three Hundy car rally will go ahead this weekend despite fears of protests, its organiser says.27 Nov 06:28 PM
New ZealandPolice still seeking gunmanAn elderly man ran for help as his son was shot in the leg during an argument in a Palmerston North street.26 Nov 06:39 AM
New ZealandMan shot in the leg in Palmerston NorthA man was shot in the leg after an argument in the street outside his home in Palmerston North.25 Nov 08:35 PM
New ZealandVINZ: Death of worker a tragic accidentVehicle Inspection New Zealand has said the death of one of its workers was a tragic and unfortunate accident.31 Oct 05:59 PM
