Smell of gas closes section of SH1 through Levin
State Highway 1 is closed in both directions through Levin after reports of a gas smell on Oxford…
Controversial former National MP to stand for NZ First
Former National MP Harete Hipango-Brownlie will return to the campaign trail under a new banner, standing for New…
Residents demand safety changes for Foxton Beach walkway
Foxton Beach residents are sick of motorised vehicles speeding along public walkways in their beachside township, and they’re…
Calls for ‘second chance’ for escapee pig destined to be dinner
People across Aotearoa are calling for a better fate for Donald the impounded pig – who escaped a…
Council uses vacant lots worth $3.5m as staff car parking
Horizons Regional Council has decided to use three of its vacant lots in Palmerston North, with a combined…
Horowhenua College teacher dismissed over conduct concerns
A high school teacher has been dismissed from Horowhenua College after an investigation upheld concerns regarding conduct towards…
Severe specialist doctor shortage at Palmerston North Hospital
Patients in the Manawatū are being warned to expect chaos at Palmerston North Hospital amid a severe shortage…
Health NZ to front community as Palmerston North loses last gastro doctor
The last permanent gastroenterology doctor has now left Palmerston North Hospital, leaving the region’s digestive health needs in…
Manawatū horse riders bristle at exclusion from proposed shared path
Manawatū horse riders are bristling at being denied access to a proposed shared pathway – and being saddled…
‘I cried. I was in awe’: The day Ruapehu erupted over 30 years ago
When Ruapehu erupted on September 23, 1995, Korty Wilson wasn’t afraid. By Moana Ellis of Local Democracy Reporting…
Person dies in two-vehicle crash on SH1 near Hunterville
Three people have been injured in a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 near Hunterville this afternoon. Emergency…
Much loved family pet Rory mauled to death by another dog
Palmerston North City Council are seeking information from the public following a fatal dog attack at 9.30am on Saturday. Council…