Man dies in Palmerston North river

Street racers gathering in rural areas to avoid police

Rising fuel prices and police efforts have failed to deter street racers who continue to tear up Manawatū's roads.

Rural petrol station in Manawatū hit three times in same night by thieves

Around $3000 worth of fuel was discretely extracted through a hole in the bottom of the offender's car.

Labrador attacked by group of dogs on Palmerston North walking track

"I just wanted to get Levi away from the dogs, I did not think about anything else."

'Should not have been there': Coroner on Mount Ruapehu death

Wednesday Davis, a first-time mountaineer, died after sliding 250m down an icy slope in June 2024.