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Armed police swarm house after shooting
Eyewitnesses have described seeing armed police swarm a Palmerston North house before holding a gun to a man's head following a gang-related shooting.

Palmerston North houses shot at last night
Police are investigating after two houses in Palmerston North were shot at last night.

Eketahuna woman seriously injured in crash
An Eketahuna farmer's wife was seriously injured in a two-car crash yesterday.

Cyber-bullying blamed
Distraught teenagers have linked cyber-bullying to the sudden death of a teenage girl last week.

Truck's trailer engulfed in flames
A truck driver was unaware his moving trailer had been engulfed in flames until he heard a loud explosion and looked in his rear-view mirror.

Image of alleged sex attacker released
Palmerston North police have released an image of man they believe is responsible for the alleged sexual violation against a 19-year-old woman.

Bar robbery in New Plymouth
New Plymouth police are investigating a Christmas Eve armed robbery at a licensed bar.

Hidden gems: Palmerston North
The Dullsville reputation is busted by a museum with wow factor and a cool city centre.

Soldier sent 2am text
An armed military man found dead at Linton Camp had recently separated from his partner and mother of his two children.

Siege: Soldier found dead
A 23-year-old man has died at Linton Army Base following a stand-off with police lasting more than five hours today.