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  •   Home > News > National >  Subscribe to NZCity's Lower North Island articles  Lower North Island
    A motorcyclist's died in a crash with a car on State Highway 1 at Manakau, between Otaki and Levin - in the lower North Island
     22 July 2025
    A motorcyclist's died in a crash with a car on State Highway 1 at Manakau, between Otaki and Levin - in the lower North Island
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    A Hastings woman's been sentenced to more than four years in prison, for hitting and killing a girl cycling to a dairy in January
    18 Jul 2025: A Hastings woman's been sentenced to more than four years in prison, for hitting and killing a girl cycling to a dairy in January... more
    Police are investigating after a cannabis cake was taken to a shared lunch at Hawke's Bay Hospital
    15 Jul 2025: Police are investigating after a cannabis cake was taken to a shared lunch at Hawke's Bay Hospital... more
    One person has died in a crash south of Palmerston North
    15 Jul 2025: One person has died in a crash south of Palmerston North... more
    State Highway 56 in Manawatu-Whanganui is closed at Tiakitahuna - after a crash at about 7:30 this evening
    14 Jul 2025: State Highway 56 in Manawatu-Whanganui is closed at Tiakitahuna - after a crash at about 7:30 this evening... more
    Napier's 'Design Spun', spinning mill is closing, as well as its dye house - with 26 jobs going
    10 Jul 2025: Napier's 'Design Spun', spinning mill is closing, as well as its dye house - with 26 jobs going... more
    Five military-style semi-automatic weapons have been found stored in children's bedrooms - in a Napier home
    8 Jul 2025: Five military-style semi-automatic weapons have been found stored in children's bedrooms - in a Napier home... more
    A homicide investigation is underway following the death of a baby found with critical injuries at a Foxton Beach House
    6 Jul 2025: A homicide investigation is underway following the death of a baby found with critical injuries at a Foxton Beach House... more
    A new 12.7 million dollar investment in two new CT scanners, is expected to improve diagnostic services across Palmerston North
    5 Jul 2025: A new 12.7 million dollar investment in two new CT scanners, is expected to improve diagnostic services across Palmerston North... more
    A pedestrian's died after being hit by a car near the Manawatu town of Feilding
    4 Jul 2025: A pedestrian's died after being hit by a car near the Manawatu town of Feilding... more

     Most Popular Recent Lower North Island News
     07 Jan: Its sixty years today since a tragedy on Lake Taupo claimed the lives of four Wanganui Collegiate students ++++++++++++++++++
     03 Jan: MetService is forecasting severe weather to batter the North Island's East Coast this weekend ++++++++++++++++
     31 Dec: State Highway 2 north of Eskdale and Napier has reopened overnight after a fatal crash yesterday morning +++++++++++++++
     14 Jan: The mayor of Horowhenua says a death and injuries by shooting at Waitarere Beach overnight, near Levin - are a massive shock to the community +++++++++++
     01 Jan: State Highway 57 near Levin in the Horowhenua District is closed after a two vehicle crash ++++++++++
     02 Jan: An investigation's underway after a serious crash near Levin that left a person critically injured last night ++++++++++
     31 Dec: Police investigating the death of a woman in Hawke's Bay's Hastings in October, want the public's help +++++++++

     Lower North Island NewsLinks
      16 Jan: Hospitals in the lower north island hit with another major technology outage (Stuff.co.nz)
      13 Jan: Project manager ‘on the mend’ after being stabbed by stingray (Stuff.co.nz)
      12 Jan: Hundreds in lower north island remain without power following strong winds (RadioNZ)
      10 Jan: The 10 best pc monitors at ces 2026 (PC World)
      9 Jan: Deep 5.4 earthquake in taranaki jolts lower north island (RadioNZ)
      8 Jan: Water supplies coming to marton amid 'smell and taste issues' (RadioNZ)
      30 Dec: Tue, 30 Dec 2025: Palmerston north cans new year’s event as 120km/h gales batter lower ni, rain warning for south (NZ Herald)
      30 Dec: Tue, 30 Dec 2025: Palmerson north cans new year’s event as 120km/h gales batter lower ni, rain warning for south (NZ Herald)
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    Basketball:
    Mixed emotions within the Breakers after a last second overtime defeat at home to Adelaide in basketball's NBL 8:06

    Cricket:
    Black Caps skipper Mitchell Santner's doing his best to stay upbeat after a seven-wicket thrashing in game two of their T20 cricket series against hosts India 8:06

    Business:
    US copied Iran's Shahed drones — now they are deployed in the Middle East 8:06

    Politics:
    Whether it's a dip in the pool or a rogue cup of coffee - thousands of Kiwis had to have their passports replaced last year 8:06

    Motoring:
    A strong Police presence is expected in North Canterbury this weekend, as car enthusiasts converge on Rangiora for the Muscle Car Madness Car Show 7:56

    Environment:
    The Whangarei District Council says a slip on Helena Bay Hill could take anywhere between eight and 12 weeks to clear 7:56

    Soccer:
    Back to the drawing board for Phoenix men - after a humbling 4-1 loss away to Newcastle in football's A-League 7:36

    Tennis:
    ASB Classic women's champion Elina Svitolina is through to the fourth round at the Australian Tennis Open 7:16

    Accident and Emergency:
    A scene guard remains in place at an address in Clutha after a person was found dead and another found in a critical condition 4:56

    Christchurch:
    A pedestrian's seriously injured after being struck by a car on Christchurch's Riccarton Avenue about 10 to seven this evening 21:17

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