Palmerston North
'We're going to save money by not charging parents'
Ross Intermediate School plans to scrap the costs of stationary, sports and even class trips, saving parents hundreds each year - and also saving the school money. Principal Wayne Jenkins explains… Video, Audio
Officials grilled at Manawatu Gorge road options meeting
Unhappy Palmerston North residents rejected an official's attempt to wind up a public meeting on Manawatu Gorge Road replacement options and demanded more answers.
National latest political party to announce Manawatu Gorge plan
As the election draws nearer, politicians are sensing the potential to win votes with policies aimed at the critically-damaged Manawatu Gorge road. Palmerston North Mayor Grant Smith and Robin Winter… Audio
The Volume Scene Report Episode 2: Welcome To Swampton
Volume is a special exhibition at Auckland Museum celebrating music making in Aotearoa. The museum has been collaborating with RNZ and three young producers on a series about different music scenes… Audio
Manawatu Gorge could become a cycle route
Palmerston North's Mayor Grant Smith says he wants to see the Transport Agency turn Saddle Road into a state highway to resolve the ongoing problem of slips on the Manawatu Gorge Road. Mr Smith says… Audio
Two typhoid cases in Palmerston North
Two cases of typhoid in Palmerston North are related to an outbreak of the disease in Auckland last month, the MidCentral District Health Board says.
Police find body believed to be missing woman
A body found in a Palmerston North home is believed to be that of Chelsea Brunton, who went missing four days ago.
Palmerston North in a few words
Palmerston North was called bleak and dreary in Australian media after the death of John Clarke. Here's what you think. Audio
Manslaughter sentence reduced after clerical error
A man who beat his girlfriend to death in Palmerston North and later admitted her manslaughter has had two months reduced from his sentence.
Fatal fire: Stove left on, only one fire escape
A fire which killed two people in Palmerston North began when a stove was left on after being used for 'spotting' cannabis, a coroner has found.
Six in court after drugs bust
Police have cracked a methamphetamine ring they say was being run out of Manawatu Prison.
Dead man was a target over 'narking', jury told
A man whose body was found dumped outside a group of flats in Palmerston North was acting paranoid on the night he died, a jury has been told.
Man whose body was dumped was paranoid night he died
A man whose body was found dumped outside a group of flats in Palmerston North was paranoid and behaved abnormally the night he died a Jury has been told. Audio
Suspected shooting: One injured, roads blocked
One person is injured after a suspected shooting in Palmerston North, with police road blocks now lifted.
Parking charges
$20 an hour to park your car in Auckland and now it's $1.50 for a day in Palmerston North. Audio
Changes needed for public notices
A failure by a Palmerston North newspaper to print a public notice has brought into sharp focus the need for councils to be more proactive about getting information to the public. Audio
Five charges laid over manhunt
The man at the centre of a 30-hour manhunt in Palmerston North has appeared in the city's district court.
Firearm charge to be laid after manhunt
The man who was at the centre of a 30-hour siege in Palmerston North this week is due in court this morning. Video
Live from Palmerston North press conference
We're going live now to the Palmerston North police station where the police are about to hold a press conference regarding the arrest late this afternoon of fugitive Caleb Kovaleski. Audio
Community relieved after 30 hour standown
The Palmerston North suburb of Cloverlea is no longer under siege after police arrested a fugitive. Michael Cropp reports. Audio