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	Fri, 26 Sep 2025: Long-awaited new mental health ward opens in Palmerston North RadioNZ - 26 Sep (RadioNZ) More than 11 years after the deaths of two patients at Palmerston North Hospital`s mental health ward triggered damning reviews into the facility, a replacement has opened. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Mon, 22 Sep 2025: Palmerston North eyesore being redeveloped as inner city hotel RadioNZ - 22 Sep (RadioNZ) The facade of the former central post office has heritage protection and will be preserved during construction. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Wed, 17 Sep 2025: 'At least we're going to have a bus' - Palmerston North school routes saved for now RadioNZ - 17 Sep (RadioNZ) News that buses carrying teens to secondary school in Palmerston North will not be scrapped next year is being cautiously welcomed by parents. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Mon, 15 Sep 2025: Police seek witnesses after fatal crash, two vehicles of interest RadioNZ - 15 Sep (RadioNZ) The crash near Palmerston North happened shortly after 3am on Sunday. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Mon, 15 Sep 2025: Police seek witnesses to fatal crash near Palmerston North Stuff.co.nz - 15 Sep (Stuff.co.nz) A person was found deceased near a vehicle around six hours after police believe the crash occurred. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Thu, 11 Sep 2025: Serious injuries after crash north of Palmerston North Stuff.co.nz - 11 Sep (Stuff.co.nz) Two vehicles collided at an intersection at about 12.30pm on Thursday. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Sat, 6 Sep 2025: Winston Peters kicks off New Zealand First's annual gathering in Palmerston North RadioNZ - 6 Sep (RadioNZ) The next 12 or so months will be crucial for Winston Peters` election campaign. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Tue, 2 Sep 2025: Police extend Gang Conflict Warrant after cops shot at in Palmerston North Stuff.co.nz - 2 Sep (Stuff.co.nz) The warrant in place in Levin has been extended to cover Manawatu after two incidents of police being shot at in just 48 hours. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Tue, 2 Sep 2025: Is this closed Palmerston North eatery about to have another life? Stuff.co.nz - 2 Sep (Stuff.co.nz) Cafe Cuba went into liquidation in August after 29 years. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz Business



	Mon, 1 Sep 2025: Suspect arrested after firing gun at police during Palmerston North car chase Stuff.co.nz - 1 Sep (Stuff.co.nz) A 20-year-old is in custody following two gun incidents in the city in the past 48 hours. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General