Merania is editor of the Manawatū Guardian
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North to Alaska: Kuaka on great migration
Jesse Conklin returns to Foxton every March to watch the godwits return to Alaska.
Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for Kathleen Craig
Kathleen Craig has provided more than 50 years of service to music and music education.
Professor Jenny Carryer gets a CNZM in the Honours
Prof Carryer said nurses now worked right across the spectrum of health services.
Queen's Service Medal for heritage preservation in the Manawatū and Horowhenua
Historian from Feilding in the 2020 New Year Honours.
Born deaf, ready for school with cochlear implant
School will be a big step for the youngster who was born profoundly deaf.
How boccia has taken Greig Jackson all over the world
The call him The Surgeon. He's the master of precision in a challenging sport.
Hole in his heart: Four major surgeries, and he's only 10
Connor Williams' fight started the moment he was born.
Gift of life: Surgeon's organ donations saved lives
More organ donors are needed, but what's involved? One family tells of going through it.
Palmy People: Meet Andi/Ruby
Andi Leipst tested the waters with friends before he came out.
Editorial: Lulu the lonely horse has company
Lulu L'Amour is now with a herd of horses and has a special friend in Cloud.
Manline helping rural men facing crisis
Manline puts out a book for men providing useful contacts for mental health support.
Editorial: Horse friend unloved no more
Merania Kaurauria reflects on the love of a new companion.
Global entrepreneur mentoring in Manawatū
Linda Jenkinson from Hiwinui to Silicon Valley and back. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Santa's Cave dwellers still going after 100 years
Santa's Cave dwellers still strong 100 years on. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch: Is this NZ's most devoted Christmas fan?
Meet the woman who's already excited about Christmas. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch: Protesters pull down fences at defence industry meeting
Battle lines drawn at Defence Industry Association Forum. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Godwits fly home to Foxton Estuary
The kuaka bar-tailed godwit first arrived at the Foxton Estuary in mid-September.
Scott's Ferry historic barge restored
A celebration of the completion of the Scotts Ferry barge refurbishment
Big brass changing kids' lives
Big brass band teaches kids more than just music. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Feilding summer food wins at Farmers Market NZ Food Awards
Potatoes, free-range eggs and apples were winners at the Farmers Market NZ Food Awards.
Editorial: Billy, the greatest goat of all time
Billy the goat was the greatest of all time, says Merania Karauria.
History seen through the trees
Using geocaching to discover the history of Wildbore. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Freyberg students want Pio taught in schools
Seven Freyberg High students write bilingual book for Youth Enterprise Scheme
Local Focus: Uncertainty for 'unsuccessful' migrant
Ujjal Ghosh is $1.40 below the residency threshold. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Exclusive five-star hotel for bugs
See the difference between a male and female wētā. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Exiled Congo family find peace in Palmerston North
Family who fled Republic of Congo then Gabon say they've found peace.
Reported elder abuse tip of iceberg
Only one in 10 cases of elder abuse are reported.
Dog guru trains the trainers
Mark is on a mission to teach dog trainers new tricks. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Harry and Meghan's big day covers for surprise wedding
Village gathered for royal wedding gets a surprise. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Te Auraki - the return of three NZDF personnel
Three NZDF personnel returned to their families. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Maori wards fairer, says Feilding archdeacon
"The Maori voice is a voice worth hearing," says the archdeacon Reverend Wendy Scott.
Survivor NZ: Karla Karaitiana's Thai challenge
Survivor NZ contestant faced big challenge in stepping away from her life in Manawatu.
Local Focus: New JP offers help in Malayalam
Malayalam is spoken by 38 million people. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Woman jailed for torching farmhouse
Ekatahuna farmhouse gutted by fire after farmer evicted Toni Wilton and her daughter.
Shot man remanded in custody again
Lawyer voices concern about the time being taken to prepare papers for the case.