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	Asbestos scare sees school shut after massive blaze in abandoned bar Stuff.co.nz - 31 Oct (Stuff.co.nz) Multiple crew were able to control the fire at an abandoned Palmerston North pub the old Fitz Bar by around 9pm on Thursday. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Palmerston North schools shut as asbestos-filled Fitzherbert bar goes up in flames RadioNZ - 31 Oct (RadioNZ) The blaze at the old Fitzherbert bar sent plumes across Palmerston North. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	'Got big very, very fast': Witnesses describe rapid blaze at Palmerston North pub RadioNZ - 31 Oct (RadioNZ) The blaze started at about quarter past five yesterday evening and grew to a large fire which cast dark plumes of smoke over the central city. People in Palmerston North have been warned to stay indoors and keep windows closed. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	'Stay inside': Crews battle fire at old Palmerston North pub The Fitz RadioNZ - 30 Oct (RadioNZ) People in Palmerston North have been warned to stay indoors and keep their windows closed. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Abandoned Palmerston North pub on fire Stuff.co.nz - 30 Oct (Stuff.co.nz) The Fitz bar on Ferguson Street is at a third alarm status, with video showing the building fully ablaze. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Large fire sends black smoke plume over Palmerston North RadioNZ - 30 Oct (RadioNZ) Firefighters are at the scene of a large fire in Palmerston North Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Police seeking information regarding missing person, Aimee RadioNZ - 23 Oct (RadioNZ) The 17-year old was reported missing from the Palmerston North area in mid-October, police said. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Serious concerns for teen not seen in nearly a month Stuff.co.nz - 23 Oct (Stuff.co.nz) Police are asking for the public’s help to find 17-year-old Aimee, who has been reported missing from the Palmerston North area. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Police concerned for missing Palmerston North teen RadioNZ - 20 Oct (RadioNZ) Police have asked anyone with information to get in touch. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Originair introduces direct flights from Palmerston North to Blenheim RadioNZ - 19 Oct (RadioNZ) The airline began flights between Blenheim and Christchurch on Sunday, after Sounds Air cut the route last month. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General