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![Former NZ pro cyclist who died in China was a ‘humble guy’ who ‘loved adventures’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Former NZ pro cyclist who died in China was a ‘humble guy’ who ‘loved adventures’
Nathan Dahlberg competed in 1988 and 1989 Tour de France and 1990 Giro d’Italia.
!['Yellow gold' price starts to bite](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Yellow gold' price starts to bite
A butter shortage and increased costs is making life tough for bakers.
![Leonie Hapeta: Why I voted against Palmy having a Māori ward](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Leonie Hapeta: Why I voted against Palmy having a Māori ward
Opinion: "Māori should not be treated differently to anyone else." - Hapeta
![Malnourished puppies found beside river now thriving](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Malnourished puppies found beside river now thriving
Four malnourished puppies rescued near Ohakune are doing well under Rukmini Vadke's care.
![Tangi Utikere on why he's sceptical about boot camps](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Tangi Utikere on why he's sceptical about boot camps
OPINION: Ten young people have begun 12-month programme in Palmerston North.
![The late Pat Snoxell continues to contribute to musical theatre](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
The late Pat Snoxell continues to contribute to musical theatre
The departed doyen of musicals bequeathed $50,000 to encourage young performers.
![Beautiful dog Izzy is keeping really busy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Beautiful dog Izzy is keeping really busy
Beautiful dog Izzy is keeping very busy with Canine Friends Pet Therapy.
!['I do regret that night:' Dad spent 35 years looking for daughter killed in cult](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'I do regret that night:' Dad spent 35 years looking for daughter killed in cult
Toddler Tillie Craig was beaten to death by her mother in 1987.
![Severe wind causes Auckland Harbour Bridge disruption](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Severe wind causes Auckland Harbour Bridge disruption
Thunderstorms are possible for the upper North Island to start the week.
![Polar vortex clips NZ, strong gusts batter Auckland Harbour Bridge, more snow expected](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Polar vortex clips NZ, strong gusts batter Auckland Harbour Bridge, more snow expected
Thunderstorms are possible for the upper North Island to start the week.
![Polar blast to bring more snow, hail, heavy rain and strong winds across the motu](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Polar blast to bring more snow, hail, heavy rain and strong winds across the motu
MetService is warning wind gusts exceeding 110km/h are possible in Auckland.
![When is a cabbage not a cabbage?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
When is a cabbage not a cabbage?
The mystery plant, believed to be a large variety of kale, is almost 3m tall.
![Indian Independence Day celebrated in Palmerston North](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Indian Independence Day celebrated in Palmerston North
Palmerston North Deputy Mayor Debi Marshall-Lobb helped raise the flag.
!['He would have known his career was over': Shock after NZ pilot's fatal chopper crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'He would have known his career was over': Shock after NZ pilot's fatal chopper crash
The 23-year-old Kiwi unlawfully took helicopter and crashed into Cairns hotel building.
![Police shot at in Palmerston North: Cops seize loaded guns, put three young men before court](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Police shot at in Palmerston North: Cops seize loaded guns, put three young men before court
Police in Highbury tried pulling over car, but occupants allegedly shot at cop, sped away.
![Five youths arrested for alleged retail theft in Palmy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Five youths arrested for alleged retail theft in Palmy
Arrests were made in under 30 minutes from the first crime being reported.
![Three men arrested after police officers shot at in Palmerston North](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Three men arrested after police officers shot at in Palmerston North
The shots were fired after police spotted a vehicle of interest.
![No safety concerns as boot camp pilot welcomed as a ‘success’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
No safety concerns as boot camp pilot welcomed as a ‘success’
The 10 teens in the pilot have requested more physical activity.
!['Playing with fire': Act criticises council move to keep Māori seats without referendum](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Playing with fire': Act criticises council move to keep Māori seats without referendum
The Act Party has hit back, criticising the move as a 'race-based' decision.
![Anthem singer Marla Kavanaugh cancels NZ show after death threats](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Anthem singer Marla Kavanaugh cancels NZ show after death threats
The opera singer feels as if she can't return to NZ, according to her parents.