Civil Aviation investigation rules 'human factor' contributed to plane crash
Well respected pilot Ronald Sanders, 74, died in the accident in May, 2022.
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Council to fund freshwater projects
Applications for Horizons' Freshwater Community Grant are open.
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A delegation explores disaster readiness with First Nations people in Washington.
Wastewater treatment budget increased at 11th hour
Mayor Grant Smith said a lower budget would destroy relationships and rip up $5m of work.
Person dead, another injured, after four-vehicle collision in Palmerston North
One person died at the scene while another was transported to hospital.
‘Outrageous’ difference in fees charged to cancer patients by private clinics
Some patients regularly travel long distances to access cheaper private care.
Modern way to learn Rangitāne history
Visit six sites along the Manawatū River, scan the QR code and be taken back in time.
Rovers out to gatecrash party at NZ football champions' home ground
Napier City Rovers embrace the challenge of taking on the national champs on the road.
Firearms, stolen goods recovered after burglaries
Eight people have been arrested in relation to the Manawatū incidents.
Council halves its cycling improvements budget
Elected members respond to ratepayers' call to ‘cut it back cuz’.
King's Birthday road toll rises to 3 after person struck on Auckland motorway
Roads in both main islands have also been closed today after crashes, police say.
Two dead in North Island crashes, one seriously injured in the South Island
Roads in both islands have also been closed today after crashes, police say.
Council cuts its wastewater treatment budget
Karen Naylor said the community cannot afford the current cost of $647m.
Motorcyclist dies following Palmerston North crash
The motorcyclist died after being transported to hospital.
Palmy woman says pageantry has allowed her to heal
Rovelyn Milford has battled depression, anxiety and body image issues.
No second chances as hunt for Chatham Cup glory begins
League hopes are on hold for a week as Napier City Rovers eye a Chatham Cup knockout.
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Orchardist’s rapid football rise from reserve team to the National League
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Judith Lacy: My incredibly easy journey to a silver fern passport
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Top prosecutor's breaches in murder case revealed
One breach included asking police to omit information from a job sheet after a meeting.
From braces to beard: Film-maker's eight-year project finished
The making of the series The Tripods has been a huge part of Arlo Macmillan's life.
Ōhakea base achieves round-the-clock fire and rescue availability
Ōhakea serves as a vital alternate airport in New Zealand.
Mountain bike club celebrates $100k grant to improve trails
Money will be used to develop Arapuke Mountain Bike Park in Palmerston North.
A tour inside Palmerston North Police Station
The scaffolding has gone and the carpark is no longer the domain of builders.
'Third-world stuff': Energy minister praises chilly Kiwis' restraint amid grid crisis
The country’s grid operator issued a warning notice in advance.
From blind date to platinum wedding anniversary
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Man busted for sawn-off shotgun and meth
'The group was consuming what appeared to be meth.'
Two people arrested after pedestrian struck by driver fleeing police
'Luckily, the pedestrian was not seriously injured.'
There's treasure in 'em gutters, resident urges
Retired caretaker Alistair Cameron wants everyone to pick up a leaf or a hundred.
Teanau Tuiono: Forget Aukus and focus on the Pacific
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'Terrifying': Drug reaction burns woman 'from the inside out'
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