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Gisborne brawl deaths: Gang leaders involved in peace talks ahead of tangi for fight victim
Dozens of people are at tangi for one of two men killed in 21st birthday party tragedy.
Rampant Hurricanes romp past Rebels
All the action as the Hurricanes maintained their perfect start against the Rebels
Why is AliExpress selling a blanket featuring Palmerston North's council buildings?
And why does this blanket exist?
'Incredibly difficult time': Two people charged with murdering Damon O'Rourke
Damon O'Rourke was shot in January this year and died from his injuries.
Northland man charged with murder of Palmerston North man
Damon O'Rourke was shot in January this year and died from his injuries.
Rachel Keedwell: Transport plans lack joined-up thinking
OPINION: Pretending we can separate transport and emissions is complete nonsense.
Judith Lacy: Palmy + Peters = Pulling Power
OPINION: Despite Winston Peters being the same age as my mother he clearly isn’t rusty.
White-tailed spider bite leaves man in hospital for a month with deadly infection
Andy Stewart pushed on with his motorbike trek despite his growing pain.
Winston Peters clarifies his comparison of co-governance to Nazi Germany
The NZ First leader's comments were made during his State of the Nation address.
Warm blanket of campaign Winston welcomed by supporters at State of the Nation
The crowd was treated to many of Peters' greatest hits during his speech.
‘Drunk uncle at wedding’: Hipkins hits back at Peters’ Nazi Germany comments
The NZ First leader's speech was very similar to what he said during the campaign.
Haka towards David Seymour was ‘peaceful’, not ‘over-excited’ - student
Actions by students during ACT leader's visit defended as a legitimate form of protest.
Students’ behaviour during David Seymour visit ‘totally unacceptable’
High school says it will discipline students after the Act leader was sworn and spat at.
Watch: David Seymour spat at by student during Manawatū school visit
Seymour's crown car was also allegedly kicked while he was leaving.
Police arrest four nearly six months after dad shot dead in front of his kids
Hori Gage, 27, was shot dead in front of his children in August.
Rural Games: Which NZ school came out on top?
Over 200 students from 10 schools took part in the Clash of the Colleges this year.
Alistair Davis is Massey University’s new chancellor
Angela Hauk-Willis is the new pro chancellor.
Jack Jordan reigns supreme again at Rural Sports Awards
Timbersports ace Jordan has earned the top-awards double for the second year running.
Why Palmerston North deserves better
OPINION: Palmerston North is a pocket engine room of the wider national economy.
Renowned historian steps down as editor of Rugby Almanack
The recently published 2024 edition was his last as editor of the book.
Released rapist and killer still 'high risk' after serving all of 20-year jail term
Basil Mist offended against five girls aged 7 to 15 and killed his girlfriend.
'Bled every cent': Mum secretly used $130k of relatives' money
Faith Fruean took advantage of the migrants, using their wages to live a bling lifestyle.
Mum confronts driver who dragged her son to death
Raynor Cribb was dragged 80m to his death under a car by a driver who knew he was there.
Rain on its way for Auckland, set to spoil Black Caps T20
Meteorologist's gloomy forecast spells doom for cricket fans today.
Diamond anniversary for trainee teachers
A reunion is being held for the 1964 intake at Palmerston North Teachers’ College.
'Severe pain': Dairy worker who had thumb sliced off speaks of struggles
Trayd Tahau, who was high on meth at the time, has now been jailed.
Watch: Palmerston North tavern engulfed in fire - witness describes flames shooting through roof
Emergency services called to scene about 2.15pm. People are being asked to stay away.
'I wish I wasn’t in this situation': OT foster mum following death of teen
Sonny Marks was 14 when he died on New Year's Day in 2019.
'I want answers:' Mother of teen who died in Oranga Tamariki care gives evidence
Ana Ransfield received the worst call possible - eight hours too late.
Graduates help combat rural vet shortage
Rural practices are not often the first choice for young vets.
Are Z-nails being deliberately scattered on North Island highways?
There have been several incidents where Z-nails have popped tyres along state highways.
New recycling rules: What I shouldn't have put in bin
OPINION: I wash my recycling like it is going back in the cupboard.
Free to a large wall: Piece by textile artist Laura Hudson on the move
It is thought the piece depicts the Manawatū River and the Ruahine and Tararua Ranges.