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Freda Brown (nee Jones) was born on October 31, 1924, in New Plymouth
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Police, cabbies attacked in brawl at hospital after minor crash
Witnesses describe the attackers as being gang members.
Genesis sells Hau Nui to NZ Windfarms
Genesis has sold its Hau Nui wind farm in the Wairarapa.
'Don’t wait': Kiwi couple share how they retired early to travel NZ
The forever-adventure took lots of planning but has been worth it, the Davidsons say.
Police Minister told new gang and public safety units leaving some regions vulnerable
Mitchell spoke of his 'sleepless nights' thinking about losing another officer.
'Patients have the right to understand every word': Kiwis react to nurses' language ban
Range of views expressed over ban on migrant nurses speaking their own language at work.
'They should talk only in English': Indian nurses told not to speak their language
A patient at Palmerston North Hospital had complained of being 'disrespected'.
Arrest made after house shot at in Palmerston North
A house was shot at and a vehicle damaged with a bat.
Support for parents of 'Angel Babies'
Nothing can prepare expectant parents for the news that their baby has no heartbeat.
Inside Palmerston North's special room for bereaved families
Palmerston North Hospital's special room aids bereaved parents with empathy and support.
Luxon speaks to the media from Palmerston North
PM Christopher Luxon speaks to the media from Palmerston North
London memorial unveiled for NZ-raised cop Matt Ratana
The unveiling coincided with the fourth anniversary of the police veteran's death.
Driver flees police in Central Hawke's Bay
A driver who led police in a chase from Hawke's Bay to Palmerston North has been arrested.
Soldier accused of selling spent ammunition, explosives on TradeMe
Staff Sgt. Brian Egerton admits to collecting the ammunition but denies stealing army kit.
Drag queens are ready to slay in Palmy
'You still get the odd person that says you'll burn in hell.'
'I shouldn’t have been so explicit': Teacher regrets discussing rape with 12yo students
The reliever is facing serious misconduct allegations for her conduct at two schools.
'Get your ugly...face out of my face:' Teacher allegedly told boy asking for extra work
She's also accused of using racial slurs and talking about gangs and rape with students.
Youth justice watchdogs looking to assess Govt's boot camp pilot
The Children's Minister says she's encouraged by the results so far.
Meet the man tasked with turning around men's tennis fortunes
Clint Packer wants Kiwi men's players to be more aligned.
NZ’s biggest house-builder G.J. Gardner planning 30% franchise growth
'If you’re in a really tough game, go on the attack.'
‘Life is meant to be a joy’: New Zealand’s oldest person ticks off another birthday
Skinfluencers might want to take note of the 'line-free' supercentenarian’s skin routine.
Explained: Why would Kmart expand in this tough retail environment?
Boss from across the Tasman explains the reasoning behind Kmart's expansion here.
Teanau Tuiono - A nuclear-free Pacific is vital for stability
OPINION: Nuclear-free status is vital in ensuring stability in the Pacific region.
Feedback sought on highway tolls in lower North Island
NZTA proposes to toll two new highways in the lower North Island.
Hip Hop royalty hits Palmy for festival
Hip hop royalty heads to Palmerston North this weekend.
Map and Zap using lasers instead of chemicals to kill weeds
Dr Kioumars Ghamkhar said Map and Zap should appeal to agricultural industries worldwide
Catherine Knight's environmental work recognised
Her work has earned a local historian of the year award.
She's been a wet one in Palmy
A relatively dry start to the year was turned around by record rainfall last month.
Jean-Paul Sartre’s classic No Exit comes to The Globe in Palmerston North
The play asks the audience to consider what hell really is.
Magpies paying $1.09 to continue NPC run against Manawatū
Pouri Rakete-Stones has been named as captain in an expected raft of changes.
Consultation to take place over tolling three new state highways in the North Island
NZTA assessments showed that tolling was feasible for each of these roads.
Poll law 'racist': Horizons votes to keep Māori seats
Horizons Regional Council has affirmed its two Māori constituencies for the 2025 election.
'Do Pākehā get stopped?': Armed police stop Māori ex-cop who was out jogging
Former cop Steve Alers says he was stopped for no good reason.
Former NZ pro cyclist who died in China was a ‘humble guy’ who ‘loved adventures’
Nathan Dahlberg competed in 1988 and 1989 Tour de France and 1990 Giro d’Italia.