Palmerston North
Police arrest fugitive after 30 hours on the run
Police have arrested a fugitive who has been on the run in Palmerston North since yesterday morning. Audio
Parents, children wait to be reunited as armed man on the loose
Hundreds of people in Palmerston North have turned up to the Highbury Whanau Centre as police continue to search for man who is believed to be armed. Audio
Schools in lockdown in Palmerston North
A large cordon has been set up in the suburb of Cloverlea in Palmerston North, with a school and kindergarten in lockdown as police hunt for an armed man. Audio
Six dismissed from army after rowdy night out
Eight soldiers were taken into police cells, mostly for their own safety, after a rowdy night out in Palmerston North which included taking the synthetic drug 'N-bomb'. Audio
The Mixtape: David Ridler
For NZ Music Month, we invite musical guests compile a C60 of local sounds, and talk us through their selections. This week David Ridler, NZ on Air's new head of music sits down with Kirsten… Audio
Jesse Ferris-Bromley sentenced to 8 years jail for Palmerston North manslaughter
The family of a woman beaten to death in a Palmerston North apartment by her partner say there will never be closure for them.
Police move forward with abduction investigation
Manawatu Area Commander Inspector Sarah Stewart spoke to our reporter Laura Bootham on their continuing inquiries. Audio
Palmerston North parents walk kids to school after abduction
Parents in Palmerston North are on high alert, with some changing their morning routines today to ensure their children got to school safely. Reporter Kate Gudsell spoke to worried parents outside Te… Audio
Police continue hunt for man who grabbed 5 year old
Police are urging Palmerston North parents to talk to their children about staying safe, in the wake of last week's abduction of a five year old. Audio
Residents shocked by abduction in Palmerston North
Shekinah Relies-Skipper, a five year old girl, was walking to school with her sisters when a man in a white sedan pulled her into the car. Video, Audio
Palmerston North Mayor comments on abduction
Palmerston North Mayor Grant Smith says it's been a harrowing experience for the local community. Audio
Girl abducted in Palmerston North found
Shekinah Relies-Skipper, a five year old girl, was walking to school with her sisters when a man in a white sedan pulled her into the car. Audio
Kidnap Live - Robin Martin
A 5-year-old Palmerston North girl the police say was pulled into a car while walking to school this morning has been found safe and well. Our reporter Robin Martin's been following the story. Audio
Experiments, astronauts and lab coats for academy launch
Hundreds turned out in Palmerston North at the weekend for the launch of the first Maori Science Academy. Audio
Drink spike alert for Palmerston North
A drink spiking alert has been issued in Palmerston North. Audio
Soldier found not guilty of assault
A court martial has found a female soldier not guilty of three counts of assaulting a friend while on holiday in New Caledonia.
Hundreds of children on the kapa haka stage
Palmerston North will provide a showcase of kapahaka over the next few days with hundreds of primary and intermediate school children competing in the national kapa haka competition. Audio
Facebook message proves man's downfall
A man's private Facebook message has come back to haunt him, costing him thousands of dollars. Audio
Man pleads guilty to multiple sex attacks
A Palmerston North man who pleaded guilty to 24 offences including several sex attacks will not be able to apply for parole for eight years. Audio
Substation chemical incident being investigated
An electricity lines company has started an investigation after three workers received chemical burns at one of its substations in Manawatu.