108 days ago

Police seek witnesses of fatal Newbury crash

The Team from Manawatu, Taranaki, Whanganui-Ruapehu Police

Police investigating a fatal crash in Newbury near Palmerston North are seeking help from the public.

“The crash on Hansens Line was reported to emergency services about 9am yesterday, and we believe it occurred around 3.20am that morning,” says Detective Sergeant Shelley Ross. “Sadly, a deceased person was found near the vehicle.”

Police seek any witnesses to at least two vehicles travelling together in the Palmerston North or Newbury area around 3:20am on Sunday 14 September.

Detective Senior Sergeant Ross says the vehicles of interest are a blue Mazda Demio and a white Nissan Tiida.

If you have any information that could assist our enquiries, please contact Police via 105 and reference file number 250914/0242.

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5 hours ago

The Summer Kiwi Quiz is back by popular demand

Summer Kiwi Quiz - 2026

Grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper between 1 Jan - 28 Jan and participate in the Summer Kiwi Quiz! Test your knowledge, answer the daily New Zealand based questions, and find out how well you know our beautiful country!

Each correct answer will get you one entry into the draw to WIN 1 of 5 Ooni Karu 2 Portable Pizza Oven bundles, valued at $1024! Each bundle includes: an Ooni Karu 2 Multi-Fuel Portable Pizza Oven, Ooni Karu 2 Carry Cover, Ooni 12" Perforated Peel, Ooni Digital Infrared Thermometer and an Ooni Cookbook: Cooking with Ooni. The more answers you enter correctly, the higher your chance of winning. For more information and to submit your answers, click here

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3 days ago

Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎉 2026 is almost here!

We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?

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Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
  • 10.4% Yes! New Year, New Me
    10.4% Complete
  • 19.9% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
    19.9% Complete
  • 69.7% Nah - not for me
    69.7% Complete
815 votes
16 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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