New ZealandElderly man killed by runaway truckA runaway truck rolled down a hill and fatally pinned a 62-year-old against another truck in a tragedy that has shocked a small community.28 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandFeilding community pays its respectsA wide cross-section of the Feilding community turned out for a candlelit service tonight in response to recent tragic deaths, and to celebrate the town's strength of spirit.27 Aug 06:54 AM
New ZealandIPCA clears police over motorcyclist's death during pursuitPolice have been cleared of any wrongdoing over the death of a 22-year-old motorcyclist after a pursuit last year, the IPCA has found.27 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandMagnitude 5 quake near Whanganui causes damageHundreds felt a 'sharp, short jolt' which has reportedly caused some damage in Whanganui.24 Aug 11:02 PM
New ZealandPost mortem to explain Feilding deathsPolice are continuing to investigate the deaths of two men and a woman whose bodies were found in a house on the outskirts of Feilding today.23 Aug 05:21 AM
New ZealandGorge crash victim namedThe man killed when his car crashed into the Manawatu Gorge near Ashhurst yesterday morning has been identified.22 Aug 12:25 AM
New ZealandCar 'like a missile'A car rocketed through a barrier like a "scud missile", plunging 30m into the Manawatu Gorge yesterday, killing the driver. 21 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandBody found after car plunges into gorge riverA police dive squad has recovered the body of a man from the Manawatu River following a crash earlier this morning.21 Aug 06:44 AM
New Zealand'They've taken a wonderful father away from his son'Six weeks on from Scott Guy's murder, his widow Kylee pleaded for his killer to come forward.20 Aug 07:19 PM
New ZealandDairy farmer Scott Guy's widow begs killer to come forwardLiving a life ruined by a gunman is horrible, with the mornings worst of all, Kylee Guy told media.20 Aug 02:05 AM
New ZealandThieves brave 220k volts for copperBrazen but brainless thieves have risked their lives by breaking into a Manawatu wind farm switch yard in an apparent attempt to steal copper wire.17 Aug 04:21 AM
New ZealandPig hunter found safe and wellThe 69-year-old pig hunter who went missing last night near Wanganui has been found safe and well.16 Aug 10:36 PM
New ZealandRenewed calls to bring SAS homeThe Green Party wants to bring our most elite troops home from Afghanistan following reports of links to the torture of prisoners.15 Aug 02:50 AM
New ZealandPolice officer dies after fitness testA Horowhenua police officer collapsed and died following a routine police physical fitness test.14 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandSupport floods in for beauty queenA New Zealand teen beauty queen who lost her crown for dying her blonde hair brown has received a flood of support from the United States.13 Aug 05:13 AM
New ZealandEmotional farewell for slain soldierIn a warehouse packed with dignitaries and military officers, mourners today heard how NZ had lost a fine young leader, 28-year-old Lieutenant Tim O'Donnell.11 Aug 02:49 AM
New ZealandLast respects paid to slain NZ soldierThe death of Lieutenant Tim O'Donnell in Afghanistan was a tragedy on a number of levels, the Governor-General told the slain soldier's military funeral today.11 Aug 01:30 AM
New ZealandSlain soldier's final farewellLieutenant Tim O'Donnell was described as a striking example of a young man with positive and irrepressible energy at his funeral today.11 Aug 12:31 AM
New ZealandEarthquake hits Palmerston NorthAn earthquake has been felt in Palmerston North and other parts of the Manawatu as well as in northern Wairarapa and southern Hawkes Bay.08 Aug 02:44 AM
New ZealandArmy battling youth drinking cultureThirty-four soldiers from just one army base have faced drinking-related court charges in the first six months of this year.03 Aug 03:41 AM
