Man arrested after fleeing crash
14 min ago One person has been arrested after fleeing a three-vehicle crash in central Palmerston North.
'Fifteen-year reign of sexual terror'
1:37 PM He raped his partner and sexually abused his children for years, including climbing through a bedroom window to attack his daughter.
Speedway pits to be ready for teams champs
The Arena's speedway pits will be ready for the venue's biggest event of the year.
Drunkenness, dare behind felling of Auckland pōhutukawa
Alexei Leandios Hodder was drunk when he cut down eight pōhutukawa, causing $40,000 worth of damage.
Gravel and Tar first big event of Palmerston North's 150th year
The internationally-accredited Gravel and Tar will anchor the Manawatū Cycling Spree this weekend, the first of many events planned for Palmerston North's 150-year celebrations.
Man who indecently assaults girls minimises offending
Kym Joffre Skinner tried to explain away parts of his offending. A judge says it shows a lack of desire to change.
Tangi Utikere gets his feet under basement desk in Parliament
But the Palmerston North MP will look to get his head above the parapet as he settles into national politics.
First community meal of the year feeds hundreds
It was the Legacy Church's first community meal of 2021, and more than 200 people arrived hungry and in need of a home-cooked meal.
Medal haul for martial arts club
A Manawatū martial arts club for people with special needs is winning national titles.
Covid-19 lockdown with ex-partner ends with assaults, damage
Tangaroa Te Whaiti De Thiery assaulted his ex-partner and smashed up her property, while being forced to live together during lockdown.
Police continue to investigate possible new cold case leads
Feilding man Bevan Wright went missing 13 years ago this month. His disappearance has proved a mystery.
Motorbike slips from Desert Rd
A motorcyclist is injured after their bike slipped off the Desert Rd near Waiouru Military Camp.
Motorists to keep following yellow-flecked road
The remains of a paint spill will stay on a Palmerston North street, after officials decided removing it could damage the busy commuter route's pavement.
Interclub wins for Takaro and Johnston Park
Takaro held off a late challenge to become the new Manawatū men’s interclub champions.
Child rapist declined release
John Robert Alexander Innes, who raped a girl repeatedly over five years, has been declined parole.
Manawatū cricket history detailed in ex-players' new book
Manawatū's cricket history is unveiled in a new book ahead of this week's celebrations.
For the love of cricket
Clean-bowled at a young age, Brannavan Gnanalingam's passion for the gentleman's game has only grown over the years.
Memory Lane: Rumage through old photos reveals history of early bus service
A stumble across an old photo album has revealed details of the district's early bus services.
Stewart's profile rises above a year to forget
Most of us enjoy Twenty20 cricket and would love to have 20-20 eyesight. But as for the 2020 year in sport, to quote Hilary Barry, it can ''b..... off”.
Manawatū rugby needs uplift to keep doubters at bay
OPINION: In such turbulent times, there is always a risk the blacks suits at New Zealand Rugby will get jumpy and a team losing each week by 40 could end up as road kill.
Manawatū shearer convicted for attacking partner and step-daughter
Joseph Simeon will serve five months' home detention for swinging ex-partner by hair and kicking her daughter.
Prawn cocktail
Elevate that guilty pleasure with a few ingenious ingredients and the biggest tiger prawns you can find.
Al pastor with pineapple salsa
These shepherd-style pork tacos are ideal for hot Kiwi summers. Just give yourself a bit of time to let the meat marinate.