Palmerston North
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
Low 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
Man admits stealing guns from police station
The man charged with stealing nine guns from a Palmerston North police station has pleaded guilty. And it's been revealed he was planning on taking 26 guns on April the 25 but was interrupted by… Video, Audio
Quake risk evacuation: IRD and NZTA seek new offices for 700 staff
Two government departments are on the lookout for temporary offices to house 700 public servants in Palmerston North, after their building was deemed an earthquake risk.
He Ara Kotahi: Palmy's new bridge
Palmerston North is getting a new bridge! You may be thinking, who cares? But this 9 kilometre walkway is important for almost 18,000 people that live and work in the area. Audio, Gallery
Flag
Palmerston North may be thinking about a new flag. Massey University Student, Ben Foster has designed one he reckons will work better than the current offering. Ben joins us live from Palmy. Audio
Emerging stars of kapa haka take to the stage
Upon the dawn of Mataraki hundreds of young students will battle it out at the National Secondary schools competition. Video, Audio
Inside a youth justice residence: Kids tell their stories
In this exclusive report, some of the toughest youth offenders in the country talk to John Campbell about their childhoods, why they offended and how they hope to change. Video, Audio
Community in shock after 2 people killed during police pursuit
Skid marks and pieces of concrete from a power pole are the only grim reminders that remain after a car crashed during a police pursuit in Palmerston North yesterday. Video, Audio
Milk Baa
Sheep Milk NZ held its 4th annual conference this week in Palmerston North. 150 people attended and Craig Prichard from Massey University says it's a very exciting time for the industry. Audio
Whanganui Whanau
Bruce Hopkins spends five fabulous days on the Whanganui River. He finds some amazing friends and (not-so-amazingly) retains his reputation for losing stuff. Audio