New ZealandNearly 25,000 Covid cases in Lower North Island, Palmerston North Hospital opens specialised Covid wardThe specialised 32-bed ward recently underwent a medical gas upgrade.09 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahu'She's very special': Te Ara a Maria visits Whanganui"She's like an icon really. She's very special."27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-infected baby hospitalised after two 'negative' result textsTechnical issues at a laboratory have left a Palmerston North mother distraught.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMurderer on Tinder: Parole Board says 'careful supervision' needed'One issue ... to keep a very close eye on ... is contact with females.'25 Feb 06:10 PM
New ZealandJudge slams Hell's Angels code of silence after violent attack: 'you chose to protect extreme violence and cowardice'Three Hell's Angels associates refused to talk about a man who was beaten into a coma.25 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLive: Police warning - 'serious concerns' over safety at concert at Parliament protestMeanwhile, mayor is calling for urgent financial support for affected businesses.19 Feb 03:58 PM
New Zealand'That's how it is': Elderly patient left in ED whole day before being moved to ward'Is this was just a Thursday night, so what happens when we've got Omicron?'16 Feb 05:21 PM
New ZealandMassive effort given to clear downed trees and to restore power to homesMost of the power should be restored to the remaining homes today.14 Feb 01:57 AM
New ZealandBig boost for Big Boost - Kiwis flock to get booster job as Omicron surgesThe equivalent of one Kiwi city's population got their booster over 28 hours.12 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandOfficer bashed, person stabbed at gathering of 'anti-social road users'Police are calling for witnesses after a 'volatile' early-morning encounter.12 Feb 12:38 AM
New Zealand'I'm not a criminal, I'm a regular person': Anti-mandate protesters appear in courtAbout 27 protesters will come through the Wellington courts after a night behind bars.10 Feb 11:55 PM
New ZealandSix new cases of Covid-19 in Wellington, restaurant named a location of interestThree cases are in Porirua and three are in the Hutt.09 Feb 01:05 AM
New ZealandTesting surge in Palmerston North, no new Omicron cases todayJetstar check-In at the capital's domestic airport is the latest location of interest.25 Jan 10:41 PM
New ZealandThird case of Omicron detected in Palmerston NorthMidCentral DHB said they are continuing to support the cases to isolate at home.25 Jan 12:18 AM
New ZealandLive: 'Simultaneous' Delta, Omicron outbreaks feared; 50,000 daily cases worst scenarioOmicron: 'It's almost certain that this is going to take off and get big.'24 Jan 07:40 PM
New ZealandA wedding, a funeral, an amusement park: What we know about new Omicron casesThe nine people attended events with well over 100 people.22 Jan 10:43 PM
New ZealandAir NZ crew member tests positive, linked to five domestic flights - tests to confirm if Delta or OmicronMore details of the latest cases will be provided at 1pm.22 Jan 04:26 PM
New ZealandLive: Is it Omicron? Nine cases, five Air NZ flights - all eyes on genome tests todayAir NZ crew member and nine Motueka cases will soon find out if they have Omicron.22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Five Air NZ flights added to locations of interestPassengers on the flights have been asked to self-isolate immediately.22 Jan 03:22 AM
New ZealandStanley Waipouri's killers denied paroleTwo men jailed for murder 15 years ago will remain behind bars after first parole hearing.21 Jan 07:34 PM
New ZealandWarning NZ on brink of 'major border failure' as outbreak looms"The Omicron pattern is continuing almost inexorably towards an outbreak in New Zealand."21 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland locations of interest: Chemist Warehouse, SkyCity Casino, Pak'nSave Manukau added to listShoppers at Pak'nSave Manukau and Chemist Warehouse asked to self-monitor for symptoms.21 Jan 05:25 AM
New ZealandReview of MIQ duration needed after Palmerston North Covid-19 case - expert"We need to encompass the full range of possible incubation periods." - Prof Michael Baker21 Jan 04:55 AM
New ZealandSeveral ways Palmerston North case may have caught Omicron - expertInfection may have laid dormant for duration of MIQ stay, expert says.21 Jan 02:14 AM
New ZealandLive: Second Auckland Airport worker tests positive; Palmerston North case has OmicronThe Ministry of Health has reported one new possible Omicron case in Auckland.20 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandPalmerston North case confirmed as Omicron, no links to Christchurch MIQMidCentral DHB are preparing for a surge in testing, and to support people isolating.20 Jan 10:30 PM
New ZealandLocations of interest: Suspected Palmerston North Omicron case visited cafe, storesThe new locations of interest are listed for times between Monday and Wednesday this week.20 Jan 01:27 AM
New ZealandManawatū River drownings: Two men named by policePolice have release the names of the two men who drowned in the Manawatū River on Jan 2.11 Jan 11:21 PM
New ZealandHorror holiday period the deadliest for drownings in 25 yearsIt's been the deadliest holiday period in New Zealand waters in nearly 25 years.08 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandI was there: In a time of Halley's Comet, Concorde came to New ZealandIt was a good time to look up, back in April 1986.05 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGet out of town: Where to escape Auckland's sky-high house pricesHow to achieve work-life balance and pay less for your home.04 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Absolute alarm bells': Worst Summer for drownings so far since 2015There have been 22 drownings across the country for the period.03 Jan 10:15 PM
New Zealand'They just got dragged right out': Palmerston North local describes near miss in river where four drownedPolice and the council are now urging people not to swim at Ahimate Reserve.02 Jan 09:21 PM
New ZealandTwo more bodies retrieved from Manawatū River after refugee girl and woman drownReports of two missing swimmers has come just days after two others drowned there.02 Jan 05:54 PM
