Latest fromPalmerston North
Map and Zap using lasers instead of chemicals to kill weeds
Dr Kioumars Ghamkhar said Map and Zap should appeal to agricultural industries worldwide
Catherine Knight's environmental work recognised
Her work has earned a local historian of the year award.
Former NZ pro cyclist who died in China was a ‘humble guy’ who ‘loved adventures’
Nathan Dahlberg competed in 1988 and 1989 Tour de France and 1990 Giro d’Italia.
'Yellow gold' price starts to bite
A butter shortage and increased costs is making life tough for bakers.
Leonie Hapeta: Why I voted against Palmy having a Māori ward
Opinion: "Māori should not be treated differently to anyone else." - Hapeta
Malnourished puppies found beside river now thriving
Four malnourished puppies rescued near Ohakune are doing well under Rukmini Vadke's care.
Tangi Utikere on why he's sceptical about boot camps
OPINION: Ten young people have begun 12-month programme in Palmerston North.
The late Pat Snoxell continues to contribute to musical theatre
The departed doyen of musicals bequeathed $50,000 to encourage young performers.
Beautiful dog Izzy is keeping really busy
Beautiful dog Izzy is keeping very busy with Canine Friends Pet Therapy.
'I do regret that night:' Dad spent 35 years looking for daughter killed in cult
Toddler Tillie Craig was beaten to death by her mother in 1987.
Kiwi mum sentenced for killing toddler at cult
Ellen Craig beat her own daughter to death then covered it up for 35 years.
Hawke's Bay schools bow out of national First XVs rugby early
Both the Napier and Hastings boys' high schools were beaten in regional quarter-finals.
Severe wind causes Auckland Harbour Bridge disruption
Thunderstorms are possible for the upper North Island to start the week.
Polar vortex clips NZ, strong gusts batter Auckland Harbour Bridge, more snow expected
Thunderstorms are possible for the upper North Island to start the week.
Polar blast to bring more snow, hail, heavy rain and strong winds across the motu
MetService is warning wind gusts exceeding 110km/h are possible in Auckland.
When is a cabbage not a cabbage?
The mystery plant, believed to be a large variety of kale, is almost 3m tall.
Indian Independence Day celebrated in Palmerston North
Palmerston North Deputy Mayor Debi Marshall-Lobb helped raise the flag.
'He would have known his career was over': Shock after NZ pilot's fatal chopper crash
The 23-year-old Kiwi unlawfully took helicopter and crashed into Cairns hotel building.
Police shot at in Palmerston North: Cops seize loaded guns, put three young men before court
Police in Highbury tried pulling over car, but occupants allegedly shot at cop, sped away.
Five youths arrested for alleged retail theft in Palmy
Arrests were made in under 30 minutes from the first crime being reported.
Three men arrested after police officers shot at in Palmerston North
The shots were fired after police spotted a vehicle of interest.
No safety concerns as boot camp pilot welcomed as a ‘success’
The 10 teens in the pilot have requested more physical activity.
'Playing with fire': Act criticises council move to keep Māori seats without referendum
The Act Party has hit back, criticising the move as a 'race-based' decision.
Anthem singer Marla Kavanaugh cancels NZ show after death threats
The opera singer feels as if she can't return to NZ, according to her parents.
Dramatic Polson Banner rugby finish as big schools clash in Napier
The Polson Banner match was a draw - but there were 21 other matches being played as well.
'Beautiful human being': Mother and daughter killed travelling back from netball tournament
She had been coaching an under-17 girls' team at a tri-nations tournament.