Body of missing teen pulled from river
Body recovered after 16-year-old feared swept away.
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NZ's worst prisons: Assault figures released
A total of 295 prisoner on staff assaults took place between January and August last year.
From dairy farmers to budding hemp growers
Dairy farmers trial hemp as a new way of farming. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Search for teen feared swept down river
A boy in his teens is believed to have been swept away in the Rangitikei River.
Intruder falls asleep next to baby's cot
Police said it was believed the man was intoxicated and had entered the wrong house.
One dead after crash involving logging truck and two cars
Four fire crews are attending a serious crash in Sanson, Manawatu.
Water runs red at popular beach fountain
Beachgoers were met by a strange sight at one of Auckland's most popular beaches today.
White Fern mentors CD under-15 girls in Whanganui
National under-15 girls crciket tournament continues in Whanganui
Straight couple crowned queens at Vinegar Hill
A straight couple have been crowned 'Queens' at a Vinegar Hill camp in Hunterville.
Elderly woman assaulted, robbed for 2nd time in three months
Police say Palmerston North woman traumatised and are seeking sightings of her car.
Wairarapa shine in the rain
Unbeaten Wairarapa win rain-affectd Whanganui girls' under-18 cricket tournament
Atkinson smashes them out of the park
Hinds player Georgia Atkinson bats Wairarapa into the finals of the under-18 tournament
Women's cricket is the winner
Under-18 girls learn the art of cricket at Whanganui tournament
Honour for former Horizons engineer
Allan Cook has been made a MNZOM for his public service to river and drainage engineering
Local Focus Summer Hacks: Cool your house with just a fan
Make a wind tunnel at night but a chilly bin in the day. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: The tower above Taihape
Another reason to stop in Taihape - the scenic lookout. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Garage blaze damages neighbouring homes
A garage fire was so intense it spread to neighbouring homes
MetService: 'Don't take fine weather for granted'
Temperatures are set to "yoyo" the week before Christmas, the MetService warns.
Crash victim named as local woman
A woman died and two other people were hurt after the two-vehicle crash in Manawatu.
Foxton has a new fizz
Foxton opens NZ's newest wakeboard park. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Torture reports highlight violence in NZ prisons
Government watchdog disappointed conditions fail to improve in NZ prisons.
Swimmer rescued after going missing at sea
Swimmer saved after going missing in the mouth of a Manawatu river.
Thunderstorms brewing over North Island
A second round of thunderstorms are brewing after yesterday's downpours
Local Focus: Woodville makes its own success
Mad-shoppers welcome in Woodville. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Woodville makes its own success
Mad-shoppers welcome in Woodville. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Shane Jones: Northland could join golden triangle
Shane Jones has big ambitions for a $1 billion regional economic development fund.
Women referees officiating at top level for men's rugby
History-making trajectory continues continues for Ireland's Joy Neville
Girl seriously hurt as quad bike hits driftwood
The 13-year-old is in Palmerston North Hospital with serious head and chest injuries.
Local Focus: It's true! Palmy Rocks!
Calling all rock stars to The Square. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: It's true! Palmy Rocks!
Calling all rock stars to The Square. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Foxton fights for flow
Foxton residents want their river back. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Foxton fights for flow
Foxton calls for flow back in their river. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Morrinsville gets behind Jacinda
Previous boss says she'll do a great job. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
River search for missing Pahiatua woman
Elizabeth Udy has not been seen for a week and police hold grave concerns.