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Man in Dannevirke District Court told he is responsible for his choices
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Young Farmer of the Year named
First time competitor and Taranaki/Manawatu finalist wins Young Farmer Grand Final.
Arrest after fiery crash at Palmerston North petrol station
A man was arrested at the scene on Tremain Ave about 10.45am today.
Local Focus: Robins return to Manawatū
The moving story of moving 40 birds to their new home. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Meet the Mob chapter that wears white patches, and follows Christian principles
Mongrel Mob chapter wanting to build bridge with community.
Weather: Regional council rules out opening Moutua floodgates
Rainfall of roughly 3mm to 5mm is expected each hour for the next few hours today.
'I gave up telling anyone': Former Lake Alice patient accuses doctor of rape
'He would take me into a side room ... and give me a needle of drugs.'
'You could hear them screaming': Former Lake Alice survivor recalls electric shock punishment
Hake Halo was given electric shocks as a punishment at Lake Alice Psychiatric Hospital.
Local Focus: Creative streets ahead in Palmy
Colourful, inspiring and safe in Palmy. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Heavy rain warnings issued for parts of South Island
Heavy rain and strong wind warnings are in place for parts of New Zealand.
Accused Dilworth abuser who died before trial previously jailed for sex offences
Man charged over Dilworth allegations had prior sexual abuse conviction.
Person hospitalised after being shot in the foot in Feilding
A resident nearby described hearing a 'commotion'.
Worker charged with sex acts with co-workers' shoes for fetish site
Number One Shoe worker arrested after alleged disturbing sex acts with colleagues' shoes.
Bowel cancer killed my friend Ness. This is what I learned
Opinion: We have room in our hearts for everyone, why not let them in, just like Ness did?
Misogynistic billboard from 2000s reappears
The sign advertises a Southland Stags game to be played on September 25 against Manawatu.
$18,000 bill for three-day clean of elderly hoarder's house
Crime Scene Cleaners charged $18,000 to clean the house of a man who had just died.
Connecting the islands of the heart
Visiting writer to facilitate workshops for Manawatū's migrant and Pasifika communities.
Local Focus: The weighty issue of the bridge to Taihape
The Kuripapango Bridge is partially closed for 3 months. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Inexperience and infrastructure costs blamed for local government dysfunction
Three main factors get in the way of good governance, says a veteran councillor.
One dead after truck rolls in Manawatū-Whanganui region
The incident, between Te Kūiti and Taumarunui, blocked travel in both directions.
'Gentle giant' attacked in prison as he slept has died, homicide inquiry begins
'He was attacked in his sleep, he didn't stand a chance,' says grieving sister.
Convicted murderer on the run from police
Aubrey Harrison is on life parole after beating a paedophile to death.
Teacher deregistered after marrying girl he taught in primary school
Teachers Disciplinary Tribunal says teacher's misconduct was "at the most extreme".
Inmate facing minor charges may die after brutal attack while he slept
An inmate beaten as he slept in his cell at Manawatu Prison may not survive his injuries
Six helicopters battling spreading forestry fire near Palmerston North
Fire crews battled the forest blaze for hours yesterday.
Pair tried to put spoon up friend's bottom, filmed it
The offending happened during a drunken night out in 2019.
Watch: Gunman shoots at police, carjacks second vehicle, crashes into patrol car
"The cops were running around with massive guns."
Severe thunderstorms dump hail and cause flash flooding
A severe thunderstorm warning has now been issued for Gisborne and Wairoa.
Feilding childcare centre to reopen but investigation continues
The centre's owner has agreed to stay away from the site, ministry says.
Boeing wins bid to train RNZAF
Boeing says deal will help RNZAF run world's 'premier' maritime patrol planes.
Dune hoons on beaches targeted by police over summer
Motorists and motorcyclists are in the sights of police this summer.
Driver killed in crash in Norsewood, Tararua district
A driver has died in a single-vehicle crash about 7.55pm last night
Local Focus: The most unusual place to go for leaks and asparagus
"We sell a lot of asparagus", radiator mechanic says. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
