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Motorbike rider dies, car on fire in early morning crash
The crash happened around 2.30am on the outskirts of Palmerston North, closing SH3.
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'Deeply emotional time': Dame sets up fundraiser for critically injured cop
The business leader said the man's family were "dedicated to being there for him".
'An absolute waste': Police officer still in ICU after being hit by vehicle
Sadness hangs over the officer's team as they hope for positive news.
'Tragic, preventable': Toddler run over in driveway before Diwali party celebrations
Satvik Kumar Nainwal was found lying face down, and died in hospital from head injuries.
Man critical after alleged Manawatū hit-and-run at event
Police are seeking the driver and witnesses to the crash near Feilding.
An alternative to EVs: Toyota offers hydrogen car rentals in Manawatū
Options are expanding, slowly, for the clean fuel alternative.
Teens charged after officer critically injured trying to stop fleeing driver
The pair are due to appear in court on Thursday.
Palmerston North Hospital patient says man intimidated others in ED
A patient says a disruptive man intimidated others at the hospital's emergency department.
'Fantastic young man': Injured cop is young dad, fleeing teens aged 14 and 15
The officer was hit by a fleeing driver while laying road spikes near Palmerston North.
'No one knows how to talk' months on from Sanson triple-murder
“It never ceases to amaze me how cruel we can be to each other.”
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'It is a shock to the system for some people, and hard for people to adjust.'
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The Manawatū Polytrack Final at Awapuni today is a real winter focus for many.
More than 50 jobs secured as Caroline Eve takes over Ballentynes stores
The takeover means Caroline Eve’s workforce will grow to 200 employees nationwide.
Ohakune water shutdown set to last longer than expected
The town's water reservoir has fallen to just 12%.
Mum hauls creek water hundreds of metres to flush toilet as Ohakune taps run dry
The outage follows earthquake damage to a pipeline to the town’s water treatment plant.
Tankers, toilets on Ohakune streets after water pipe breaks
Residents should avoid flushing toilets after the recent earthquake broke a pipeline.
'Unacceptable': Shearer secretly filmed hurling lambs admits animal abuse
Dylan George Manthey pleaded guilty to three charges in a Palmerston North court.
Health NZ recovering $91.4m paid in error to providers
'Our immediate priorities are recovering the duplicate payments.'
Quad bikes, shearing and forestry: New pathways for at-risk youth
'These opportunities open doors for young people who would have otherwise missed out.'
Man died after running from police in Palmerston North
The man was not being chased by police when he fled on foot.
Man dies after being found unresponsive in Palmerston North
The Wilson Cres cordon was stood down after a scene examination.
Meridian wins consent for wind farm rebuild with sevenfold power boost
New turbines could lift capacity from 45.5MW to up to 172MW.
Two families help uncover a WWII flight suit's remarkable past
In 1955, an RNZAF pilot parachuted 17 minutes over Whanganui after a mid-air crash.
Unknown source: Measles case raises fears of undetected spread
The Palmerston North case is not linked to overseas travel and its source is unknown.
Ten arrested after mass courthouse brawl in Palmerston North
Police were called to the court on July 16 after reports of a fight.
Four-car pile-up blocks SH57 in Koputaroa
Two people were injured in the crash, police said.
'Cows went nuts': Fireball meteor lights up sky, 'sonic boom' heard
Even a person driving late at night in Auckland saw the bright fireball overhead.
Abuser under coercive control while committing sex crimes has sentence cut
Laken Rose committed the offending against children with ex-partner Andrew Williams.
Che Fu celebrates 25 years of Navigator with national tour
Tickets go on sale at 12pm on August 3.