Palmerston North
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
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.
AudioWhanganui 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
'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.
