New ZealandAbductor's previous convictions revealedThe man who snatched a 5-year-old girl off the street and indecently assaulted her has been jailed for eight years.08 Jul 12:01 AM
New ZealandOffending 'worst nightmare for a parent'Eric McIsaac must serve at least 14 years behind bars for bludgeoning 10-year-old brother with wood splitter while he slept.07 Jul 10:58 PM
New ZealandAlex Fisher's brother to be sentencedEric McIsaac is expected to be sentenced to life in jail today for murdering his younger half-brother Alex Fisher.07 Jul 07:17 PM
New ZealandMan in court after Palmy lockdownCaleb Kovaleski arrested over the armed stand-off in Palmerston North has appeared in court this morning.01 Jul 10:49 PM
New Zealand'He asked if I would write to him in jail'The former partner of the man caught by police in Palmerston North has spoken of begging him to hand himself in and imploring him to think of his children.01 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandMum with baby left shaken by standoffA woman trapped with her baby watched as armed police negotiated with a man before cutting a hole in the roof of her neighbour's house to reach him.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPalmy siege: Fugitive arrested by policeCaleb Kovaleski captured by police, cordons gradually being lifted in Palmerston North suburb that was in lockdown for 24 hours.30 Jun 11:46 PM
New ZealandManhunt continues: Families locked outThe Palmerston North suburb of Cloverlea remains in lockdown as police continue hunting wanted man Caleb Kovaleski.30 Jun 05:39 PM
New ZealandPalmy siege: Kids reunited with parentsPrimary and kindy aged children have been reunited with parents amidst a hunt for an armed man.30 Jun 07:21 AM
New ZealandPerson dies after being struck by trainA person has been killed after being struck by a train near Palmerston North this morning.21 Jun 07:09 PM
New ZealandMan appeals eight-year manslaughter sentenceMan appeals sentence for beating girlfriend to death.16 Jun 10:30 PM
New ZealandFarmer convicted of ill-treatment of calvesA Shannon farmer has been convicted for a second time of neglecting his calves, this time resulting in two deaths.14 Jun 08:54 AM
New ZealandRare car stolen one of just 10 in NZThe distinctive 1965 Chrysler 300C, registration DSA652, was stolen overnight from a Palmerston North property.12 Jun 06:08 AM
New ZealandPet cat caught in leg-hold trapThe cat had two fractures in its paw, puncture wounds on both sides and there would have been 'significant pain and fear' from the trapping.19 May 11:38 PM
New ZealandTwo suspicious house firesPeople were evacuated from one house while the other property was empty.19 May 08:35 PM
New ZealandAbduction: Open-ended sentence consideredThe sentencing of a man who abducted a 5-year-old girl as she walked to school and indecently assaulted will be delayed while an open-ended jail sentence is considered.05 May 10:24 PM
New ZealandStudent jailed over death of girlfriendA 23-year-old student who beat his young girlfriend to death in Palmerston North has been sentenced to eight years in prison for manslaughter.21 Apr 11:24 PM
New ZealandDNA test key to tracking treasured poochA family whose beloved purebred dog was stolen turned into super sleuths to track her down, using DNA from one of her puppies.17 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandHead boy's stirring anti-racism speechA head boy's stirring speech about racism in New Zealand has won him first place in the national final of the 2016 Race Unity Speech Awards in Auckland.10 Apr 05:55 PM
New ZealandMan injured performing motorcycle jumpA man who fell badly while performing a motorcycle jump is believed to have suffered multiple leg fractures.05 Apr 11:01 AM
New ZealandPolice reminder after motorcyclist's 132km/h rideA motorcyclist nabbed doing 132km/h on a rural stretch of road and found to have been drinking has led to another stern reminder from police to drive responsibly.01 Apr 08:18 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist speeds through dangerous stretchPolice are shocked with the actions of a motorcyclist who sped through a stretch of road that only hours before had claimed the life of a man in a horror truck crash.01 Apr 02:21 AM
New ZealandTeens arrested over aggravated robberyTwo teenage men have been arrested and charged following the aggravated robbery of a petrol station near Palmerston North.29 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandMan admits abducting five-year-old girlBrendan Henson grabbed girl as she walked to school and assaulted her.23 Mar 09:40 PM
New Zealand'It sounds like the same person'Mum who witnessed abduction of girl in Palmerston North four years ago says it bears striking similarities to snatching of 5-year-old last week.15 Feb 12:12 AM
New ZealandBoy in stable condition after skylight fallThe boy who fell through the skylight of a school in Palmerston North on Friday night is in a stable condition in hospital.19 Dec 07:25 PM
New ZealandBoy suffers serious injuries, skylight fallFriends of a 12-year-old almost killed when he fell through a skylight on a Palmerston North school roof were "distraught as hell" when police arrived.19 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I'm thankful everyone's okay'Two heroes jumped into a swollen North Island river to save the life of a woman swept away.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Amazing' rescue saves woman from riverA woman stranded in the swollen Manawatu River was rescued by a quick-thinking bystander and a firefighter.07 Nov 04:01 AM
New ZealandMan recovering from gunshot woundPolice were called to a house last night after a man reported being shot.05 Nov 09:17 PM
