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	Rescue operation after man seen disappearing under water in Palmerston North river Stuff.co.nz - 25 Feb (Stuff.co.nz) A search and rescue operation is under way in Palmerston North after a man was seen in the Manawatu River late on Tuesday night. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Firefighters at scene of reported chemical leak at Levin industrial site RadioNZ - 19 Feb (RadioNZ) Firefighters from Otaki and Levin and a specialist crew from Palmerston North are at the scene. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	He earned less than $35k a year but had collection of Harley-Davidsons and classic cars Stuff.co.nz - 13 Feb (Stuff.co.nz) Scott Allan, a Hell’s Angels gang member, was jailed in 2023 for his role in a methamphetamine drug ring in Palmerston North. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Stanley Waipouri's murderer Ashley Arnopp remains behind bars after parole hearing RadioNZ - 7 Feb (RadioNZ) Arnopp, along with Andre Gilling, beat Waipouri to death in a probable homophobic attack at his Palmerston North flat in December 2006. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	'Lucky you!' Council taunts owner of dumped spa pool RadioNZ - 30 Jan (RadioNZ) Palmerston North City Council is seeking the owner of a spa pool found `smack bang` in the middle of the road. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Man charged in connection to Palmerston North shooting RadioNZ - 28 Jan (RadioNZ) The 33-year-old was found by police in a stolen car. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Man charged over Palmerston North shooting after vehicle chase Stuff.co.nz - 28 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) 33-year-old arrested in Roslyn following police pursuit, faces multiple charges. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Armed police arrest man who fled stolen vehicle on foot after tyres spiked Stuff.co.nz - 27 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) A person has been taken into custody after a driver fled a stolen vehicle on foot in the suburb of Awapuni in Palmerston North. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Armed police search for driver who fled stolen vehicle in Palmerston North Stuff.co.nz - 27 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) Police are searching for a driver who fled on foot in Palmerston North after a stolen vehicle was stopped and a firearm found. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Cyclist dies following crash in Palmerston North Stuff.co.nz - 23 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) Person critically injured on Tennent Drive on January 2 dies in hospital. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General