Palmerston North
Objections to housing plan for former Palmerston North bowling green
Plans to turn an overgrown former bowling green into housing in Palmerston North have been met with distaste by most in submissions.
A cricket comeback in Palmerston North for ex-Black Cap
A quiet park in Palmerston North is a world away from the full stadiums of India, or even a packed Basin Reserve.
But for former Black Cap men's cricket international Andrew Penn, it's the scene of a… Audio
Elderly person waits nearly 24hrs in Palmerston North ED
A Palmerston North woman has been left dismayed, after waiting with her elderly relative for almost a full day in the city's hospital Emergency department, before they were moved to a ward.
The… Audio
Local kind: A Palmy' day with Tangi Utikere
MP’s workdays are busy with meetings, public and visits. More so when they try to actualise the national call to kindness. Shilpy Arora follows Palmerston North MP Tangi Utikere from morning till…
Local kind: A Palmy' day with Tangi Utikere
MP’s workdays are busy with meetings, public and visits. More so when they try to actualise the national call to kindness. Shilpy Arora follows Palmerston North MP Tangi Utikere from morning till…
AudioPolice seek driver who injured man, 67, in hit and run
A 67-year-old man has been seriously injured in a hit and run incident in Palmerston North this afternoon.
Number of Covid cases outside Auckland grows
Covid-19 is continuing its march down the country with 25 of the 167 new cases reported today outside of Auckland.
There is one new case in Mt Maunganui and the other in Tauranga. While in the… Audio
I'm Listening To This: Meg Mason
Foxton-born author Meg Mason would be forgiven for feeling like the last 12 or so months have passed in a blur. Although it was her second novel (and third book overall), the release of Sorrow and… Audio
Palmerston North building set ablaze in 'suspicious' fire
This evening at 5:15pm emergency services rushed to the High Flyers building on the Square as the iconic building in Palmerston North was ravaged by fire. Firefighters believe it to be suspicious… Audio
Fire in prominent building in Palmerston North CBD brought under control
A fire in a landmark Palmerston North building is believed to be suspicious.
Palmerston North thriving, despite Covid-19 pandemic
Palmerston North is thriving in ways other parts of the country haven't, throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.
While some parts of New Zealand are heavily reliant on one or two industries, Palmerston… Video, Audio
The death-defying 'aerial queen' of flying trapeze
Author Catherine Clarke's new book, The Only Living Lady Parachutist, tells the story of mysterious daredevil Lillian, an unmarried mother of two who risked her life for fame and fortune. Catherine is… Audio
Rural Games underway in Palmerston North
From speed fencing to tree climbing, there's a huge number of agricultural competitive events being held over the coming three days in Palmerston North at the Ford Ranger Rural Games. Audio
Taking proverbial wisdom to the streets
As part of a Festival of Cultures in Palmerston North, proverbs from 23 cultures will be displayed along the city's boutique retail strip, George Street. Audio
A History of Palmerston North
We talk to Massey University Emeritus Professor Margaret Tennant, one of the authors of City at the Centre: A history of Palmerston North. Audio
Campground blues: When a holiday turns into weeks of isolation
Steve and Jacqui Clark had to bunker down in Himatangi Beach Holiday Park after coming to New Zealand for a holiday and getting caught up in lockdown. However, they are about to leave the park and… Audio
Nurses at breaking point at Palmerston North Hospital
Poor facilities and under-resourcing at Palmerston North Hospital left a nurse in tears daily, ultimately leading her to resign.
Her claims are being backed by the Nurses Organisation who says the… Audio
Schooling up the next generation of Kiwi farmers
Every day, agriculture tutor Joe Steventon heads out to high schools around the lower North Island. He round up kids and take them out to the countryside to find out what's involved in working the… Audio, Gallery
Schooling up the next generation of Kiwi farmers
Every day, agriculture tutor Joe Steventon heads out to high schools around the lower North Island. He round up kids and take them out to the countryside to find out what's involved in working the…
AudioLow ticket sales behind postponed Military Tattoo?
Low ticket sales may have played a part in the postponement of this year's Military Tattoo, despite Palmerston North Council saying it was delayed after the mosque attacks.
The council announced its… Audio
