16-year-old arrested after alleged hit and run of off-duty cop
The female pedestrian was dragged by the car for a short distance.
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Lawyer in Mark Lundy, Scott Guy cases under investigation
The review follows a judge's decision ordering Vanderkolk to pay costs for a court case.
Plenty of change for MP Tangi Utikere
While the Labour MP is now in Opposition, the year has also had positives.
War memorial in Bunnythorpe like new again
The restored Bunnythorpe War Memorial was unveiled on December 9.
Massey University to put $150m in property up for sale or lease
Uni wants to sell or lease nearly all of the Albany campus it has occupied for 30 years.
Sexual violation in rideshare leads to charge
It is not known whether the defendant was the driver or another passenger.
Witnesses sought after teen knifed in Palmerston North
The teen suffered non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
Museum pays tribute to late sculptor Paul Dibble
Two of Dibble's pieces among range of art purchased by MTG Foundation over the years.
Bansal not ready to hang up his blue suit
The former National Party candidate sees it as his duty to connect Palmy and the capital.
Palmerston North fire: Police release CCTV images in bid for information
There was extensive damage to the building.
‘There is no motive': Man's 'frenzied’ hammer killing of step-dad
'It appears the offending was shockingly out of character for you'.
'I’m still alive': Passenger of TikTok killer driver nearly paralysed
Zane Bullivant implored the driver to stop just before the fatal crash happened.
Unsupervised learner driver turned into path of motorcyclist
The fatal crash near Palmerston North prompts call for learner drivers to abide by rules.
Teen smoked '20 bongs’ before killing pedestrian and ‘laughing and videoing’ crash site
She admitted to smoking a large amount of cannabis before the crash.
Paroled murderer banned from Palmerston North
A murderer has failed to persuade authorities to let him enter the city in future.
Court hearing erupts as four appear in murder case of Mongrel Mob member
Dean Kahukiwa's body was found after a house fire in Foxton.
Palmy's Josh Gowan clocking up the marathons in support of cancer research
Josh Gowan is completing a half-marathon a day throughout November.
Teacher who made cannabis oil can finish year without ankle bracelet
Timothy Pauro said he needed drug due to sleepwalking, also had guns in wardrobe.
'Years in illegal captivity': Lizard enthusiast fined for keeping 60 reptiles
Richard Brosnan's creatures were confiscated as he did not have a permit to keep them.
Serious injuries in truck crash on SH1 near Hunterville
State Highway 1 has remained open after the incident.
One person dead after Tūrangi crash
A crash in Palmerston North between a car and a motorcycle has also left more injured.
Exhibition showcases privately owned Dibble sculptures
Palmerston North's 'Paul Dibble gallery' now inside and outside.
Toot toot and all aboard for wheelchair users
The popular Esplanade Scenic Railway is now more inclusive.
'I still miss him to this day': Teen who beat gay man to death released from prison
Stanley Waipouri’s body was mutilated during what was believed to be a homophobic killing.
Gang members 'know what happened' to murdered dad
Hori Gage was killed in retaliation for an incident he wasn't even involved in.
Maze on Medallion offers all the fun of the scare
Entry is free each year, and attracts large crowds eager to get a scare or two.
'It’s just criminal': Window installation company owner vanishes leaving $450,000 owed to customers
At least 16 aggrieved customers have banded together in pursuit of Green Innovations NZ.
Family's opposition to pet crematorium being built next door costs them $121,000
Soul Friends owner: 'I don’t think there’s ever a perfect place to put a crematorium'.
Keen walker celebrates 102nd birthday
A lack of secondary education did not stop Clive Davis from running his own businesses.
The cost of a loaf of bread: Why this loaf costs $2.99 at one Pak’nSave and $4.99 at another
Shopper stunned to pay 67 per cent more for a loaf of bread at his local supermarket.
Dave Mollard: If you want to yell at a whistleblower, play football
OPINION: Treat the referee team with some respect.
Cement company fined $357K after worker's arm cut off
The man was able to pull what was left of his arm free and run for help.
Celebrating the stitches that bind hearts and minds
Quilters say it is much more than chopping up fabric and sewing them back together.
Solution in reach after Westpac, The Warehouse strikes
Union confident talks made progress after strikes at bank, retailer.