A man who has twice been caught drug-dealing after being involved in high-speed chases with police has once again landed behind bars. Derek Mark Ransfielda was nine months out of jail when he was snapped by police going 143kmh in a 50kmh area in Levin.
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Derek Ransfield sent to jail after being caught with meth after high-speed chase
A man who has twice been caught drug-dealing after being involved in high-speed chases with police has once again landed behind bars. Derek Mark Ransfielda was nine months out of jail when he was snapped by police going 143kmh in a 50kmh area in Levin.
Library book sale to attract thousands
While thousands of people head to Palmerston North’s Libraries every day, thousands more are expected for the upcoming annual, three day book sale. Forty thousand items are up for grabs at bargain prices.
Animal-related injuries cost taxpayers big bucks in ACC claims
Some animals bite, some kick or scratch. Some injuries result from people falling off horses, and they’re costing taxpayers big bucks in ACC claims.
Palmeston North international coffee judge starts up coffee cart
Mouthwater Coffee Company is the latest venture for Feldon, a self-taught barista who learned to make a strong brew by watching YouTube videos. Andrew Feldon, standing, has a coffee and a chat to Lyndon Tongs and his son Corban Tongs at Feldon’s new coffee cart on Tremaine Ave. After realising he was not cut out to be a chef, Feldon sunk his teeth into the coffee industry and ran a coffee cart in Sanson between 2006-2011.
Palmerston North flights back on track after heavy fog
Flights to and from Palmerston North are back to their scheduled arrival and departure times after heavy fog caused disruptions on Monday. No large aircrafts were landing at Palmerston North’s airport on Monday morning due to the fog, Palmerston North Airport chief executive David Lanham said.
Bogus building inspector reported in Palmerston North
Palmerston North City Council head of building services Leigh Sage said a couple of retailers had alerted the council when someone claiming to be carrying out earthquake prone building checks on Thursday morning aroused their suspicions. The person was wearing a high-vis vest, but was not authorised to claim to be carrying out any sort of inspections, Sage said.
Body recovered from Otaki River
Emergency crews made up of the Palmerston North Rescue Helicopter, Surf Life Saving teams, Kapiti Coastguard and the Manawatu Coastguard are all helping in the search for the second person.
New Zealand First MP Darroch Ball to fight for Palmerston North seat again
New Zealand First MP Darroch Ball plans to have another crack at the Palmerston North seat in this year’s election. The one-term MP made it to Parliament ranked 10th on the party list, joining National’s Jono Naylor and Labour’s Iain Lees-Galloway to make up a three-strong contingent from the city electorate.
Greens petition to change KiwiRail’s mind
The Government-owned rail operator has announced decided to change trains running between Hamilton and Palmerston North from electric to diesel. With more than 2000 signatures so far, the petition was rolling full steam ahead and has gained support from Rail and Maritime Transport Union.
KiwiRail switching to all-diesel trains on North Island main trunk line
KiwiRail KiwiRail will improve its reliability and efficiency for customers by employing an all-diesel fleet on the North Island Main Trunk line, KiwiRail Chief Executive Peter Reidy says. The small fleet of almost 30 year old electric trains that operate between Hamilton and Palmerston North will be phased out over the next two years and replaced with diesel locomotives.
KiwiRail cans electric trains, goes with diesel
KiwiRail, the state-owned rail and freight operator, said a small fleet of electric trains on New Zealand’s North Island would be phased out over the next two years and replaced with diesel locomotives. The North Island Main Trunk, or NIMT, runs from Auckland to Wellington but is only electrified between Hamilton and Palmerston North with a fleet of 16 almost 30-year old electric trains, Wellington-based KiwiRail said in a statement.
Liquidation of company ordered to pay former employee more than $20,000 stalls
People owed money by a failed freight and logistics services company ordered to pay a former employee $20,000 won’t see a cent unless they bankroll further legal action. Palmerston North-based company Goshen Holdings folded in 2013 after it lost its only contract, significantly hampering its ability to pay its tax bill.