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Man in hospital after police pursuit
An unlicensed driver has been taken to hospital after a police pursuit in Palmerston North this morning ended with a vehicle slamming into a truck.
Slow road to recovery for flying instructor
The flying instructor badly injured in Monday's plane crash near Palmerston North has shown promising signs of recovery.
Crash survivors on road to recovery
The flying instructor who survived an air crash has had surgery for bleeding to his brain but doctors hope to bring him out of a coma today.
Instructor fights for life after air crash miracle
Two men were lucky to survive an air crash that left their plane balanced precariously on the side of a cliff during a delicate three-hour rescue.
Crash survivors critically injured - chopper pilot
Two men are "pretty banged up" after their plane crashed in the Ruahine Ranges this afternoon.
Light plane crashes near Palmerston North
Two men have survived a light plane crash in the Ruahine Ranges and have been taken to Palmerston North Hospital.
Fierce debate over Moko's remains
Talks continue today on where Moko the bottlenose dolphin should be laid to rest, with Mahia, Whakatane, Gisborne, Tologa Bay and Te Kaha vying to host his remains.
Moko arrives at Massey
The carcass believed to be of much-loved dolphin Moko has arrived at Massey University in Palmerston North for an autopsy.
He's going to the chapel
Dave Dobbyn, who celebrated 30 years in music last year, is touring the majestic churches, chapels and cathedrals of New Zealand on the 2010 Classic Hits Acoustic Church Tour.
Strip club dad convicted of assault
A man who left his baby son unattended in a car while he visited a Wellington strip club has admitted assaulting the child's mother.
Stabbing accused named
A 25-year-old man who allegedly stabbed his brother in a fight, has had his name suppression order lifted.