Two seriously injured, road blocked in two-vehicle crash in Manawatū
The road is blocked and will remain shut for some time, police say.
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Apollo was found scared and hiding behind a shed.
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Whanganui's Carmen Walker died following complications during a hospital procedure.
Woman dog-walker hit by car from behind, beloved pet missing
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Happy Birthday Mrs Brown - 100 today
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Shots fired at Levin building; those involved likely known to each other
Police are investigating after the incident on Mabel St.
Phantom cat barber? Palmy pet owners left mystified by cat-shaving incidents
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Six-year-old named as fatal crash victim
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Children blend art and tech in popular library robot battles
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'I'm saying no': Levin resident in stoush with council after decision to stop mowing berms
"If the council want to send me a bill, it’s going straight in the bin."
Young people from Manawatū enjoy inspiring Big Day Out with police
“It was the best day they have had,” said Constable Lucas.
Arrest made after house shot at in Palmerston North
A house was shot at and a vehicle damaged with a bat.
Council issues boil water notice for Foxton Beach
The council said the water network is likely safe but issued the notice as a precaution.
New numbers for biggest iwi in Whanganui-Manawatū
The Āti Haunui-a-Pāpārangi population increased by 44.2% between 2013 and 2023.
Find your next read on recently returned shelves
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Discover the joy of singing with Levin choir
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$6m boost for Palmerston North Hospital's ED to cut wait times
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Whanganui, Taranaki diplomat appointed High Commissioner to Malaysia
Career diplomat Michael Walsh joined MFAT in 1993.
MTFJ's work-ready course: Skills for success and NCEA credits
Free course for youth, covering job skills, budgeting and personal development.
Support for parents of 'Angel Babies'
Nothing can prepare expectant parents for the news that their baby has no heartbeat.
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Palmerston North Hospital's special room aids bereaved parents with empathy and support.
Māori game studio co-founder to speak in Foxton
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'Winston didn't want a 65-year-old larrikin': Shane Jones gets serious after talking-to
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Whakapapa Holdings close to deal for ski area assets
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Clam warning: 'If it gets here, it's too late'
Whanganui River iwi are working with other organisations against an invasive clam.
'Not good enough': Low-income homeowners owe council thousands after error went undiscovered for six years
Letters have been sent to hundreds of impacted ratepayers, who are now facing hefty bills.
Civil Defence warns to secure property ahead of powerful 120km/h gales blasting central regions
MetService said damage to trees, power lines, and unsecured structures were possible.
Drag queens are ready to slay in Palmy
'You still get the odd person that says you'll burn in hell.'
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‘Just stunned silence’: Mill closure shocks rural community
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'Massive blow': Hundreds of jobs lost as Winstone shuts mills
One of the central North Island's biggest employers has made the call to shut two mills.
Hundreds lose jobs as Ruapehu mills close
'As tough as this news is, our people need certainty to get on with their lives.'