Woolworths signage outside one of its supermarkets.

Why are there two Woolworths diagonally opposite each other in Napier?

The two stores - Woolworths Carlyle, or until recently Countdown Carlyle, and Woolworths Napier, formerly Countdown Napier, are separated only by a street.

Tue, Sep 30

1:31

Some assaults take place outside hospitals, as staff leave or arrive for work.

Attacks on hospital workers up 30% in two years

Health NZ blames "complex societal factors" for the rise and has spent $31m on extra security over the past two years.

Mon, Sep 22

Palmerston North Central police station.

Gang conflict warrant spreads to Manawatū after shots fired at police

The Gang Conflict Warrant issued for Levin now covered Dannevirke, Feilding, Eketāhuna, and Horowhenua.

Tue, Sep 2

2:04

A US man has been charged after flooding a hospital's emergency room.

Hospital staff concerned at combined cleaner-security officer roles

Cost savings from the scheme at Te Kuiti and Tokoroa hospitals have not been as much as predicted.

Mon, Jun 23