No safety concerns as boot camp pilot welcomed as a ‘success’
The 10 teens in the pilot have requested more physical activity.
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The Act Party has hit back, criticising the move as a 'race-based' decision.
Anthem singer Marla Kavanaugh cancels NZ show after death threats
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The Polson Banner match was a draw - but there were 21 other matches being played as well.
'Beautiful human being': Mother and daughter killed travelling back from netball tournament
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Hope for first group of youth offenders starting new military-style boot camp
The teenagers, aged between 15 and 17, will spend three months at a youth facility.
‘Just too young, poor girl’: Family of 23-year-old doorstep shooting victim speak out
Whānau describe 23-year-old Aaliyah Wilson as an incredibly loved happy-go-lucky girl.
NZTA staffer gave confidential driver info to gang members in exchange for meth
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Person dies after car and dirt bike crash in Palmerston North
Police say road where accident happened likely to be closed for some time.
Police seeking Justin-Soul Christopher Su’a
Arrest warrant issued following serious assault.
Racing commentators headed to Palmy
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Ground-breaking operation after man’s 12-metre fall
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Man charged with murder over death of 23-year-old woman in Palmerston North
The woman received medical attention, but died at the scene.
Grassroots Trust Rescue Helicopter attends 32 callouts
The rescue helicopter attended a variety of call-outs in June.
Children’s Minister unveils first boot camp in Palmerston North
Government's military-style academy pilot for youth offenders will start later this month.
'Distressing incident': Police identify Palmerston North homicide victim
Scene examination continues as police follow positive lines of inquiry.
Woman killed in Palmerston North yet to be identified
The woman's body will be removed from the scene today.
Dave Mollard: Farewell Judith 'if it is about us, let’s make a fuss' Lacy
OPINION: Her words have been our voice in the community.
Woman's death in Palmerston North being investigated as homicide - police
Police remain at the property this morning, neighbours say.
'Disastrous during storms and crashes': Downer power workers face job cut proposal
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Teanau Tuiono: Engineered stone must be banned
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Are these NZ's worst teen crims? First boot camp participants selected
Teenagers from across the country will spend three months at a Palmerston North facility.
Judith Lacy: Maysie reveals the editor's most embarrassing moments
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Early childhood centre to remain open for now
The Ministry of Education wants to cancel Manawatū's Country Kindy's licence.
Palmy's public clock cannot be relied on for the time
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Early childhood centre files court action against Ministry of Education
Country Kindy is seeking to overturn the cancellation of its licence.
Early childhood centre’s licence to be cancelled
Country Kindy's licence is being cancelled due to alleged curriculum violations.
'Obnoxious and offensive:' Soldier who groped bartenders booted out of army
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Pioneering Feilding family's life captured in new book
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