Latest from Palmerston North

Pregnant woman died after delayed ICU admission

A heavily pregnant woman and her stillborn child died in February 2022.

Civil Aviation investigation rules 'human factor' contributed to plane crash

Well respected pilot Ronald Sanders, 74, died in the accident in May, 2022.

‘Cold’ and ‘calculating’ conman defrauded businesses out of $450k

'It had a massive impact on our business….but he also just left a trail of destruction.'

Council to fund freshwater projects

Applications for Horizons' Freshwater Community Grant are open.

Manawatū restarts Miriam's heart

Miriam Sharland says New Zealanders tend to underestimate Manawatū's beauty.

Bridging the Pacific: Tairāwhiti and Washington unite over disaster risks

A delegation explores disaster readiness with First Nations people in Washington.

Wastewater treatment budget increased at 11th hour

Mayor Grant Smith said a lower budget would destroy relationships and rip up $5m of work.

Person dead, another injured, after four-vehicle collision in Palmerston North

One person died at the scene while another was transported to hospital.

‘Outrageous’ difference in fees charged to cancer patients by private clinics

Some patients regularly travel long distances to access cheaper private care.

Palmy woman says pageantry has allowed her to heal

Rovelyn Milford has battled depression, anxiety and body image issues.

No second chances as hunt for Chatham Cup glory begins

League hopes are on hold for a week as Napier City Rovers eye a Chatham Cup knockout.

Judith Lacy: Linking in or out is best done with pizza

OPINION: There's valuable real estate to be had on and off line.

Orchardist’s rapid football rise from reserve team to the National League

George Andrew had a whirlwind 2023 on and off the pitch - and he's firing for 2024.

Judith Lacy: My incredibly easy journey to a silver fern passport

OPINION: The colloquialism warmed my heart much more than the missing sausage roll.

Top prosecutor's breaches in murder case revealed

One breach included asking police to omit information from a job sheet after a meeting.

From braces to beard: Film-maker's eight-year project finished

The making of the series The Tripods has been a huge part of Arlo Macmillan's life.

Ōhakea base achieves round-the-clock fire and rescue availability

Ōhakea serves as a vital alternate airport in New Zealand.

Mountain bike club celebrates $100k grant to improve trails

Money will be used to develop Arapuke Mountain Bike Park in Palmerston North.