Latest from Palmerston North

Lab workers' suspension 'intimidation', union says

The suspension of 15 striking laboratory workers in the North Island this morning was an attempt to intimidate them, their union says.

Rugby: Auckland claim bonus point win

Auckland scored 32 unanswered second half points to down Manawatu 32-6 in their ITM Cup match in Palmerston North tonight.

Sex crime principal jailed

Rugby: Coach has eye on shield challenge

Motorsport: Hartley to race in GP2 at Monza

Brendon Hartley will race with Italian team Coloni Motorsport in the final two rounds of the GP2 series, which is regarded as the strongest Formula One feeder category.

Heavy rain forces road closures in North Island

Slips and surface flooding are causing havoc for motorists in the lower North Island as heavy rain and gale force winds sweep the region.

Gin's the boss

After a year of rock'n'roll adventures in the USA, Gin Wigmore returns to stake her claim in this year's New Zealand Music Awards and play a national tour. She talks to Scott Kara.

Two killed on roads

Elderly man killed by runaway truck

A runaway truck rolled down a hill and fatally pinned a 62-year-old against another truck in a tragedy that has shocked a small community.