Coroner finds several failings by Palmerston North’s mental health unit after Gabriella Freeland died by suicide while on leave
Freeland’s is the latest in a spate of deaths of patients either at the mental health inpatient unit…
Jaedyn Lovejoy sentenced for his role in the Palmerston North murder of Damon O’Rourke
Two other co-offenders, Windsor Martin and Grayson Gray, were sentenced on the same day on charges of aggravated…
Crews battle fire at old Fitzherbert Tavern in Palmerston North, residents told to stay inside
“If you live nearby, close your windows and doors and stay inside if possible to avoid the smoke.”…
Police seek public help in urgent search for missing Palmerston North teen
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One dead after Otago motorcycle crash
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Mass gang brawl at Palmerston North hotel leads to arrests
“A series of Mongrel Mob members were involved in assaulting members of the public, and in some instances,…
Police arrest man after Palmerston North Plaza shopper jewellery snatch
The victim then had their jewellery returned to them. “The victim in this matter was understandably shaken but…
Palmerston North’s Jack Greer sentenced for street race crash that killed teen Olivia Hintz
While Hintz wasn’t in his car, and he didn’t crash, he still took part in an illegal street…
Greens-endorsed Asta Hill elected Alice Springs mayor, Peter Styles new Darwin lord mayor
A Greens-endorsed candidate has been elected Alice Springs mayor for the first time, following the return of local…
Palmerston North Cafe Cuba’s $1.5m tax bill; local business snaps up its assets
According to the liquidators’ first report, Cafe Cuba owes creditors more than $1.6m. The majority is owed to…
Palmerston North ex-principal accused of $500k fraud
The documents allege he obtained various amounts by deception – from as much as $117,590 to as little…
Popular Palmerston North eatery Cafe Cuba in liquidation
After many wonderful years of serving the amazing community in Palmerston North, Cafe Cuba has now closed from…