Manawatu
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.
Roads Run Through Us: 6
John Bluck explores the ways of the road in this final of a series about the place roads have in New Zealand history, consciousness and identity. Audio
Roads Run Through Us: 2
John Bluck explores the ways of the road in this second of a series about the place roads have in New Zealand history, consciousness and identity. Audio
I'll Be Home For Christmas
Bruce Hopkins beds down in a DOC Hut - in someone's backyard! Produced by Bruce Hopkins and Justin Gregory. Audio
$160k financial support announced for farmers affected by drought
The drought affecting farmers in Taranaki, Manawatu-Whanganui and Wellington has been classified as a medium-scale adverse affect by the government.
William Waiirua: 'Do the mahi, get the treats'
Fielding native William 'Waiirua' Cribb captured social media audiences this year with his futuristic eyewear, catchy catchphrases and distinctive dance moves. Video, Audio
Man shot by police in Manawatu
Police in Manawatu have shot a man who threatened a woman with a firearm.
Hop, Skip and Jump
Bruce Hopkins hunkers down in Te Kuiti and meets a couple with a fascinating tale to tell. Produced by Bruce Hopkins and Justin Gregory. Executive Producer Tim Watkins. Audio
Rural schools struggle to fill key high school teaching jobs
A school principal says potential applicants are put off by the isolation.
Agencies investigating potential water contamination
Government agencies are investigating potential water contamination around Ohakea and Woodbourne airbases.
For richer, not for poorer
At the age of 20, Huia Welton got married. But not to the person she loved. Produced by Justin Gregory. Audio
Teens' marathon squash game smashes record
Two Palmerston North teenagers have set a new unofficial world record for the longest squash game.
Horowhenua Mayor says he won't cave to 'bullies'
Horowhenua Mayor Michael Feyen says he won't be stepping down, despite a vote of no confidence in him.
Deal clears way for wastewater disposal on island
Horowhenua Māori have agreed under a confidential deal to drop court action aimed at stopping the spraying of Foxton's wastewater onto an island in the Manawatu River.
