A police officer in Palmerston North, New Zealand, was critically injured after being involved in an incident with a fleeing driver. The suspects, identified as teenagers aged 14 and 15, were apprehended following the event.

A three-week trial has been scheduled to commence on October 27 in the High Court at Palmerston North for a youth accused of murdering Napier teenager Kaea Karauria.

Health New Zealand has reported a measles case in Palmerston North, with officials confirming the individual tested positive without any known connection to international travel, suggesting a local source.

The health authority finally confronted patients over paused procedures at Palmerston North Hospital.

Palmerston North has lost its last gastro doctor, prompting Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora to reassure the community that gastro services are continuing and recruitment efforts are underway.

Police in Palmerston North, New Zealand, found a man allegedly trying to hide an arsenal of weapons, including a loaded crossbow, in bushes after a car crash.

A coroner has ruled that the death of 21-year-old university student Erica Hume in a Palmerston North mental health ward could have been avoided if staff had followed established policies and procedures.

A long-term gastroenterology patient has expressed concern about future care at Palmerston North hospital, as the last permanent doctor in the specialty is set to leave next month.

Police intervened in an 'antisocial road user event' on the rural outskirts of Palmerston North, where two police vehicles were damaged by projectiles thrown from the crowd.

A three-vehicle crash on Tremaine Avenue in Palmerston North, New Zealand, resulted in one fatality and three injuries, with one of the cars involved catching fire.

A four-vehicle collision in Palmerston North, New Zealand, resulted in two people being hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

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Police have launched an investigation after a man was found dead at a property in Palmerston North, New Zealand, following an unrelated chase nearby.

Police have charged nine additional individuals in connection with a brawl outside the Palmerston North courthouse two weeks ago, an incident that left one person in critical condition.

Residents of Palmerston North are discussing whether a fourth McDonald's restaurant is necessary or beneficial for the town.

Pioneer Highway in Palmerston North, New Zealand, has been closed following a collision between a car and a motorbike. Serious injuries were reported as a result of the accident.

A CCTV crew assisted Palmerston North police in locating an alleged armed offender, leading to the recovery of a firearm, live ammunition, and drugs. The collaborative effort resulted in a successful apprehension and seizure of illegal items.

Labour MP Tangi Utikere has written to Health Minister Simeon Brown, expressing concerns about the critical shortage of gastroenterology specialists at Palmerston North Hospital, especially as the last specialist is set to leave next month.

Wild weather conditions have led to an influx of displaced seabirds at Palmerston North's Wildbase Hospital in New Zealand, keeping staff busy with rescues and care.

The gastroenterology service at Palmerston North Hospital in New Zealand is facing a crisis as its last two doctors are set to depart, citing heavy workload as a primary reason.

Fire crews in Palmerston North, New Zealand, battled a significant building blaze that was well alight upon their arrival.

Staff at Palmerston North Hospital are working extra shifts to cope with demand, but one doctor warns that the situation is unsustainable and has pleaded for assistance from Health NZ.

Police have established cordons on Wilson Crescent in Highbury, Palmerston North, as they respond to an ongoing incident.

Parents in New Zealand's Manawatū region are expressing anger over changes to school bus services from Ashhurst to Palmerston North, which are no longer run by the Ministry of Education, forcing families to cover the costs.

Health New Zealand has refuted claims of poor planning regarding a shortage of gastroenterology doctors at Palmerston North Hospital, attributing the staffing challenges to a specialist's retirement and unexpected illnesses among staff.

The Palmerston North city council is investigating after a 'much loved' dog named Rory was mauled to death on a popular riverside walkway, prompting a public plea for information.

Fourteen staff members at Ngā Wai Ngāro, a mental health ward in Palmerston North, have been forced off work due to assaults by patients, highlighting daily risks faced by 'exhausted' workers.

Residents in Palmerston North are reporting "brown and disgusting" water coming out of their taps, with some initially experiencing no water at all.

A general practitioner in Manawatū, New Zealand, has voiced concerns regarding a severe shortage of staff within the gastroenterology department at Palmerston North Hospital.

A Palmerston North couple, who enjoyed two decades of adventures in vintage and classic cars, has decided to donate their last vehicle for a good cause.

A mother in New Zealand faces a tripled fuel bill after her child became ineligible for a government-funded school bus, affecting approximately 300 students at Palmerston North Boys' High School due to route changes.