New ZealandAxe-wielding man shot in torso: public not in dangerA man shot in Palmerston North yesterday has now left hospital.12 Sep 09:33 AM
New ZealandBody found in Palmerston NorthA body was found at a park in Palmerston North this morning. Police were called to the Esplanade shortly after 7.30am by a member 07 Sep 09:28 PM
New ZealandMan critical after falling from bar roofA man has fallen off the roof of a Palmerston North bar after being denied entry.28 Aug 02:59 AM
KahuChildren and families 53% of NZ homelessMore than half of New Zealand's 41,000 homeless people are now families with children, according to new Otago University research.24 Aug 04:37 AM
New ZealandLights on 17 peaks for suicide awarenessNew Zealanders will light up the darkness on 17 mountaintops next month as a message of hope for families struggling to cope with suicides by loved ones.20 Aug 09:58 PM
New ZealandCar fire in Palmerston NorthTwo fire engines put out a car fire in Palmerston North this evening.19 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandWoman who fell from horse, flown to hospitalA woman who fell from a horse was picked up by the Palmerston North Rescue Helicopter and airlifted to hospital today.15 Aug 07:34 AM
New ZealandAggravated robbers in Palmerston North soughtPolice are looking for information to hunt down the "brazen" men responsible for an aggravated robbery in Palmerston North.14 Aug 03:09 AM
New ZealandDriver escapes after car rollsA car has rolled after a crash in Palmerston North.10 Aug 09:31 PM
New ZealandArmed robber tripped and strippedAn armed man who robbed a bar in Palmerston North yesterday fell over in the street and may have taken his shirt off in a scrambled getaway in near-freezing temperatures.07 Aug 08:34 AM
New ZealandArrests made in Palmy armed robberiesPolice have made two arrests in relation to two aggravated robberies in Palmerston North, but are still on the lookout for other offenders.30 Jul 04:31 AM
New ZealandWoman in hospital after sex attackA woman is in hospital after a sex assault in Palmerston North overnight.26 Jul 10:33 PM
New ZealandHospital horror: Chisel used in 'assault'A man has been charged after allegedly assaulting two people with a chisel in a hospital emergency room.19 Jul 01:36 AM
New ZealandPolice seek woman wanted for arrestPalmerston North Police are seeking a woman who is wanted for arrest over a raft of theft-related charges.15 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandOne hospitalised after three-way crashOne person has been taken to the emergency department following a three-way car crash in Palmerston North this morning.12 Jul 01:46 AM
New ZealandKnife-wielding man robs service stationA man armed with a knife has robbed a service station in Palmerston North, making off with tobacco and cash.09 Jul 02:13 AM
New ZealandThe Big Read: Predator in our midstThe anatomy of an abduction on a quiet suburban Palmerston North street.08 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandAlex Fisher murder: Pattern of a killerEric McIsaac is yet to reveal his inner-most secret - why he killed his younger half-brother Alex Fisher.08 Jul 03:48 AM
New ZealandAbductor's previous convictions revealedThe man who snatched a 5-year-old girl off the street and indecently assaulted her has been jailed for eight years.08 Jul 12:01 AM
New ZealandOffending 'worst nightmare for a parent'Eric McIsaac must serve at least 14 years behind bars for bludgeoning 10-year-old brother with wood splitter while he slept.07 Jul 10:58 PM
New ZealandAlex Fisher's brother to be sentencedEric McIsaac is expected to be sentenced to life in jail today for murdering his younger half-brother Alex Fisher.07 Jul 07:17 PM
New ZealandMan in court after Palmy lockdownCaleb Kovaleski arrested over the armed stand-off in Palmerston North has appeared in court this morning.01 Jul 10:49 PM
New Zealand'He asked if I would write to him in jail'The former partner of the man caught by police in Palmerston North has spoken of begging him to hand himself in and imploring him to think of his children.01 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandMum with baby left shaken by standoffA woman trapped with her baby watched as armed police negotiated with a man before cutting a hole in the roof of her neighbour's house to reach him.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPalmy siege: Fugitive arrested by policeCaleb Kovaleski captured by police, cordons gradually being lifted in Palmerston North suburb that was in lockdown for 24 hours.30 Jun 11:46 PM
New ZealandManhunt continues: Families locked outThe Palmerston North suburb of Cloverlea remains in lockdown as police continue hunting wanted man Caleb Kovaleski.30 Jun 05:39 PM
New ZealandPalmy siege: Kids reunited with parentsPrimary and kindy aged children have been reunited with parents amidst a hunt for an armed man.30 Jun 07:21 AM
New ZealandPerson dies after being struck by trainA person has been killed after being struck by a train near Palmerston North this morning.21 Jun 07:09 PM
New ZealandMan appeals eight-year manslaughter sentenceMan appeals sentence for beating girlfriend to death.16 Jun 10:30 PM
New ZealandFarmer convicted of ill-treatment of calvesA Shannon farmer has been convicted for a second time of neglecting his calves, this time resulting in two deaths.14 Jun 08:54 AM
New ZealandRare car stolen one of just 10 in NZThe distinctive 1965 Chrysler 300C, registration DSA652, was stolen overnight from a Palmerston North property.12 Jun 06:08 AM
New ZealandPet cat caught in leg-hold trapThe cat had two fractures in its paw, puncture wounds on both sides and there would have been 'significant pain and fear' from the trapping.19 May 11:38 PM
New ZealandTwo suspicious house firesPeople were evacuated from one house while the other property was empty.19 May 08:35 PM