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	'An overreach': Mayor against possible ban on fizzy drinks RadioNZ - 2 Feb (RadioNZ) The sale of fizzy drinks could be banned from a range of venues in Palmerston North, under a proposal being considered by the city council. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Three Lotto players win $333,333 each Stuff.co.nz - 30 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) Lotto players from Albany, Auckland and Palmerston North won the First Division prize. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Four men arrested after violent incidents in Palmerston North Stuff.co.nz - 30 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) Three stabbings and a vehicle strike in January resulted in multiple people being hospitalised. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	The next Popeyes location is ‘stupid’ and will bring ‘gridlock’, councillor says Stuff.co.nz - 29 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) Earthworks have started for Popeyes and Starbucks outlets at a corner of one of Palmerston North’s busiest intersections. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Man arrested over 'unprovoked' stabbing at park RadioNZ - 29 Jan (RadioNZ) The victim was taken to Palmerston North Hospital in a serious condition. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Man in serious condition after alleged stabbing Stuff.co.nz - 29 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) A 25-year-old male has been taken into custody and is due to appear in court after the incident in Palmerston North. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Witnesses sought after stabbing in Palmerston North bar Stuff.co.nz - 28 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) Police were called to a Main St bar on Monday night after an altercation and upon arrival one person was located with a stab wound to the neck. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Person stabbed in neck at Palmerston North bar RadioNZ - 28 Jan (RadioNZ) Police were called to the business on Main Street on Monday night after reports of a fight. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Motorcyclist dies in Palmerston North crash Stuff.co.nz - 25 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) Police are investigating the circumstances that led to the fatal accident on Friday night. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	One dead after crash near Palmerston North RadioNZ - 25 Jan (RadioNZ) A motorcyclist has died after crash at Bunnythorpe, north of Palmerston North. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General