Manawatu
Push to end councils' obligation be put public notices in papers
A Palmerston North newspaper's costly failure to print a public notice has prompted calls for a change to the way councils get information to the public.
Man dies in Ashurst house fire
A man has died in a house fire in Ashurst. The Manawatu fire chief says the lack of smoke alarms gave the resident no chance to escape. Audio
Colin Cox: Pioneer Deer Farmer and Possumer - Part 5
Colin Cox was involved in the very beginnings of deer farming in New Zealand and with the development of possum fibre for use in clothing. He's written a memoir which Country Life has turned into a… Audio
Colin Cox: Pioneer Deer Farmer and Possumer - Part 4
Colin Cox was involved in the very beginnings of deer farming in New Zealand and with the development of possum fibre for use in clothing. He's written a memoir which Country Life has turned into a… Audio
Slopes set to open on Ruapehu
Skifields on Mount Ruapehu are preparing to open their more of their slopes this weekend.
Colin Cox: Pioneer Deer Farmer and Possumer - part 3
Colin Cox was involved in the very beginnings of deer farming in New Zealand and with the development of possum fibre for use in clothing. He's written a memoir which Country Life has turned into a… Audio
SH3 closed at Manawatu Gorge
State Highway 3 remains blocked through the Manawatu Gorge after a truck broke through barriers and plunged into the river.
Farmhand heads to jail over assault of child
A farmhand who kidnapped and assaulted a 5-year-old girl in Palmerston North has been jailed for eight years. Audio
Man jailed for Alex Fisher's murder
The man jailed for murdering Alex Fisher is keeping quiet about his reasons for killing his twelve-year-old half brother. Audio
Family to be reimbursed for disabled son's care
A Whanganui couple who had to spend thousands on special equipment for their five-year-old have been told they will be reimbursed by their DHB.
Convicted murderer one of Massey's best scholars
A convicted murderer has been named as one of Massey University's best scholars, winning an award for outstanding achievement.
Five charges laid over manhunt
The man at the centre of a 30-hour manhunt in Palmerston North has appeared in the city's district court.
Firearm charge to be laid after manhunt
The man who was at the centre of a 30-hour siege in Palmerston North this week is due in court this morning. Video
Live from Palmerston North press conference
We're going live now to the Palmerston North police station where the police are about to hold a press conference regarding the arrest late this afternoon of fugitive Caleb Kovaleski. Audio
Community relieved after 30 hour standown
The Palmerston North suburb of Cloverlea is no longer under siege after police arrested a fugitive. Michael Cropp reports. Audio
Police arrest fugitive after 30 hours on the run
Police have arrested a fugitive who has been on the run in Palmerston North since yesterday morning. Audio
Reassessment by DHB of boy's care due Monday
A family unhappy with the post-op care their five-year-old son with Down Syndrome received are waiting on further assessment from their DHB.
Police manhunt continues in Cloverlea
The Palmerston North suburb of Cloverlea is still in lockdown with police continuing to search for suspected gunman Caleb Kovaleski. Reporter Michael Cropp is in Palmerston North. Audio
Family still waiting to hear from DHB
A family unhappy with the post-op care of their five-year-old child are still waiting to hear from the Whanganui District Health Board.
Flood victim forced back to work
A year on from the devastating Whanganui floods 10 home owners are still locked out of their properties with little prospect of ever returning. Audio