Manawatu
Contamination in Bulls proves mysterious
In an unpleasant surprise for firefighting foam investigators, the toxic chemicals have now been found in the drinking water of a Rangitikei town.
Milk Baa
Sheep Milk NZ held its 4th annual conference this week in Palmerston North. 150 people attended and Craig Prichard from Massey University says it's a very exciting time for the industry. Audio
Milk Baa
Sheep Milk NZ held its 4th annual conference this week in Palmerston North. 150 people attended and Craig Prichard from Massey University says it's a very exciting time for the industry.
Audio‘Cute and placid’ Swiss sheep introduced to NZ
Black nosed Valais is a breed of sheep new to New Zealand. Originating in Switzerland in the 1400's, the sheep are undeniably cute - with black ears, faces, knees and feet and if they're a girl, a… Audio
‘Cute and placid’ Swiss sheep introduced to NZ
Black nosed Valais is a breed of sheep new to New Zealand. Originating in Switzerland in the 1400's, the sheep are undeniably cute - with black ears, faces, knees and feet and if they're a girl, a…
AudioDeluge: Flood barriers raised, tourists trapped
Flood barriers have been deployed in Whanganui, and a watch is in place for the Manawatū River.
Foxton restaurant badly damaged by fire
The "Hungry Fox" restaurant in Foxton has been badly damaged by fire this morning.
The Brothers Bubeníček find love in their ballet version of The Piano
Jiří and Otto Bubeníček talk about their ballet vision for the film The Piano. The new full-length work tells the story of Ada McGrath and her daughter Flora set to a score that depicts New Zealand’s… Audio
Animal effluent warning for popular swimming river
The Feilding stockyards are the most likely source of a discharge of animal waste in two waterways, the regional council says.
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Farm consultant Gary Massicks says the feed cupboard is bare for many downland Manawatu farmers. Audio
Manawatu council to improve communication after water crisis
Mayor of Manawatu: we will do better with information around crises. Audio
Dances with Bulls
After an extended layoff Bruce is given a roaring send off when he resumes his journey. Audio
Kimbolton's Sculpture Festival
Depression and suicide in rural New Zealand has been at the forefront of the country's mental health discussion. There are many debates on how to address the problem but one community in the Manawatu… Audio
Second person falls 100m down Manawatu cliff
Two men have fallen down a near-vertical cliff in Manawatu in separate incidents in the space of two days.
Locals feel they're still in the dark over toxic water
Some Manawatu locals are accusing government agencies of not fronting up promptly about drinking water contamination caused by the Air Force. Video, Audio
Teenager missing in Rangitikei River named
A teenager missing in the Rangitikei River has been named.
Fatal crash closes SH1 near Sanson
One person is dead after a crash involving a logging truck and two cars in Manawatu.
Levin local claims $6.5m Lotto prize after two weeks
A local Levin man has claimed a $6.5 million prize after finally checking a Lotto ticket he bought several weeks ago.
Lucky in Levin: $6.5m unclaimed after two weeks
Speculation about who has won a $6.5 million Lotto ticket has the Horowhenua town abuzz. Audio
Woman is victim of almost identical crimes in space of three months
An elderly woman is traumatised after being attacked by a person who stole her car and bank card, the second time she's been the victim of a robbery in less than three months.
