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Does Lundy's parole condition impinge his freedom of speech?
Experts have raised concerns about parole conditions that ban Mark Lundy from media interviews and social media. Audio
Missing US student found safe and well
Private investigators looking for an American aviation student missing from Palmerston North for more than a week say he has been found. Audio
Abuse in care survivor heartbroken after wagon ordered to go
The travelling wagon in memory of her late grandson was bought with compensation for her torture at Lake Alice.
Consultation on future of mental health facility extended
Health NZ did not say when a final decision would be made. Audio
From five-star to feeding youth in need
Palmerston North chef Ashlee Savea swapped gourmet plates for purpose, feeding teens at a youth facility with just $20 a day.
Collins refuses to apologise to Lake Alice survivor
Karilyn Wildbore wanted the former justice minister to admit she was wrong telling the United Nations there was no "state torture" in NZ.
Parents of teen who died playing bull rush 22 years ago want community to condemn RunIt trend
"We totally understand the suffering and pain that Ryan's family are going through. It's a parent's worst nightmare."
'Don't do it': Former All Black warns against Run It as schools act to ban viral trend
Palmerston North teen Ryan Satterthwaite died after playing a Run It-style game this week. Audio
Lack of neurologist 'endangering patients'
Palmerston North Hospital's two part-time neurologists are on leave, leaving doctors to consult with specialist in Wellington.
Health NZ wants to close a mental health facility, staff say more people need it
Rauaroha Segar House is a vital service for people who otherwise fall through the cracks, staff say.
New payroll system causes problems at Massey University
One staff member says he wasn't able to pay his rent. Audio
Herbertville residents worry about debris build up under town's only bridge
The regional council says work is being done to clear the waterway, but one resident says until that happens she will get nervous every time the river level rises.
Murderer maintains innocence over 2010 killing
Dean Richard Mulligan, convicted of murdering Marice 'Katrina' McGregor, is now eligible for release.
'Destroyed so many lives': 12-year-old started fire that killed woman
A shopping list in his mother's handwriting is all a grieving son could salvage from the remains of her burnt-down house.
Health NZ eyes $1.8b cost for unpaid leave dating back 15 years
$130m has been spent on consultants and contractors to fix Holiday Act compliance errors. Audio
Abuse in care victims still waiting for compensation
Can you even put a figure on years of abuse that in some cases included torture?
Watch: A first look at the North Island's long-awaited new highway
Most of the tarseal is down, many of the barriers are up, and there's fresh paint lining the route.
Decision to release Mark Lundy wasn't easy - Parole Board
The 66-year-old was twice found guilty of murdering his wife and daughter.
Hospital staff call for more security following violent attacks
One staff member was held up at gunpoint on the same day that another was knocked unconscious. Audio
Pope Francis remembered as a 'man of humility' at NZ memorial mass
The late Pope Francis has been remembered in New Zealand as a man who wanted to be with his people, even in his final hours.
Vote set for sugary drinks ban at Palmerston North council venues
A proposal to ban the sale of fizzy and other sugary drinks at some Palmerston North venues could go flat.
Death undetermined: Family want coroner to reopen case
Philip Lucas was found dead a month after he left a hospital mental health ward, but a coroner has ruled on his death without seeing an investigation that found shortcomings in his care.
Air New Zealand's prices are costing Kiwis more than just coin
Air New Zealand's chief financial officer Richard Thomson says costs of inflation has caused a rise in the airlines' airfares. Audio
Mark Lundy to be released from jail, can't visit murder victims' graves
The 66-year-old was twice convicted for the murder of his wife Christine and daughter Amber.
Fight to clear Lundy's name to continue after release, supporters say
Supporters of Mark Lundy, who will be released from prison next month after serving more than 23 years for murdering his wife and daughter, say his fight to clear his name is continuing.