Fire engulfs Palmerston North home attracting hundreds of onlookers
Onlookers gather along Kowhai Ave as firefighters battle a house fire in Palmerston North. Photo / Samuel Sijm…
Tangimoana boat capsize: Victims named as Ming Xiu and Chung-Hsuae Lee, both in 70s from Palmerston North
Coastguard’s National Operations Centre said three people tipped into the water when a craft overturned on the Rangitīkei…
Darwin hip hop artist Yung Milla wins The Voice Australia 2026
For the past two months Northern Territory hip hop artist Yung Milla has been broadcast into the homes…
Police officer injured in Manawatū fleeing driver incident stands for first time a month after crash
“He’s unable to speak, but he has responded to voice commands, which is a positive step. He undergoes…
Toyota offers hydrogen cars for rent for $79 per day in Palmerston North
The range is around 250km, depending on conditions. The Toyota Mirai. Toyota says the Mirai has “Lexus DNA”…
Police officer critically injured while deploying road spikes to stop fleeing driver
The vehicle’s two occupants, described by police as young people, were arrested. Central District Commander Superintendent Dion Bennett…
Shearer Dylan George Manthey sentenced after Peta footage of sheep ill-treatment
Later the same day, he grabbed another lamb by both front legs, swung it and threw it over…
Meridian wins consent to rebuild Te Rere Wind Farm in Manawatū
Te Rere was the key driver behind Meridian’s acquisition of NZ Windfarms in 2025. As it stands, the…
Palmerston North measles case prompts investigation into possible spread
“We encourage people who were out in Wellington over the weekend of 11 July to 12 July to…
Ten arrested after mass courthouse brawl at Palmerston North District Court
Ward also acknowledged the help of court security staff and attending police. Police were called to the Palmerston…
Landlord Jagdish Prakash who housed homeless in derelict Palmerston North home ordered to pay $17k
“The landlord’s failure to provide and maintain this tenancy is extreme,” Woodhouse said. Prakash told the tribunal he…
Emergency services called to an incident outside Palmerston North District Court
“He was in recovery position. A man was taken by ambulance following an alleged incident outside the Palmerston…