New ZealandPolice find owner of abandoned bikeMystery solved: Police have found the owner of a bicycle and helmet found abandoned overnight.28 Jan 07:44 PM
New Zealand'Aggressive' scammer poses as collectorThe Cancer Society is warning against scammers after an elderly woman was asked for her bank details over the phone by someone claiming to be from the charity.26 Jan 11:01 PM
Aged care'Let's have some fun' couple in tiny houseA Manawatu couple have retired and downsized so they can live the tiny house dream.23 Jan 04:50 AM
New ZealandTwo killed in Manawatu truck crashState Highway 2 has been closed since the early hours of this morning following a fatal crash near Norsewood.22 Jan 04:26 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Whangamomona wakes up to new president... and he's nice!"We will stop paying rates to Horizons, and use the money to fund free beer on Sundays!" Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch21 Jan 07:09 AM
New ZealandKiwi wins top bravery medalMurray Michie the first Kiwi in 50 years to win international bravery award after he used pocket knife to cut woman and three daughters from burning car.19 Jan 10:44 PM
New ZealandCYS ordered to put autistic teen in motelAn autistic teen who spent two nights in a police cell will be temporarily housed in a motel after Child, Youth and Family were ordered to find suitable accommodation.15 Jan 11:03 PM
New ZealandTruck rolls in ManawatuA truck driver has escaped with minor injuries after his vehicle rolled in Manawatu. It happened around 6.30 this morning on Halcombe 13 Jan 08:40 PM
New ZealandOne dead, one critical in Manawatu crashOne person has died after a car and truck collided on State Highway 3 in Manawatu this evening.09 Jan 08:00 AM
New ZealandTruck driver who died described by as 'my idol, my rock'The sister of a Marton man who died after a road accident in Palmerston North last Wednesday has described him as "my idol, my rock".09 Jan 06:05 AM
New ZealandPolice name victims of two fatal crashesThe 2017 road toll already stands at nine.08 Jan 09:16 PM
New ZealandCrash blocks lane on SH3 near BullsA serious crash has blocked the southbound lane of State Highway 3 near Bulls.07 Jan 08:15 PM
New ZealandNew Year's Eve crash victim mournedTihioterangi Rei Edgecombe had spent December 31 last year fixing a car when he decided to see how it was running.04 Jan 10:14 PM
New ZealandMan dies overnight following crashA man has died from his injuries in a car crash in Manawatu yesterday.04 Jan 06:19 PM
New ZealandCrash victim a 'precious soul'Boxing Day crash victim remembered as one of the "most amazing people" .29 Dec 04:10 PM
New ZealandRoad toll rises after motorcyclist diesRoad toll now equal to last summer's following death of motorcyclist.28 Dec 06:26 PM
New ZealandHoliday road toll rises to eightA fatal crash in the Manawatu has brought the holiday road toll to eight this evening.26 Dec 05:22 AM
LifestyleWatch NZH Local Focus: Wanganui GP retires after 38 yearsWhanganui GP John Moore is retiring after 38 years on the job Made with funding from NZ On Air.22 Dec 09:39 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Manawatu town embraces own currencyThe town of Ashhurst, northeast of Palmerston North, is using its own currency as a way of stimulating discussion about the local economy. Made with funding from NZ On Air.20 Dec 03:20 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Manawatu town embraces own currencyThe town of Ashhurst, northeast of Palmerston North, is using its own currency as a way of stimulating discussion about the local economy. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch20 Dec 03:18 AM
New ZealandWarm, wet, wild: 2016's extreme weatherThere was a record downpour in Auckland, a tornado in Taranaki and "quake lights" above Wellington. Oh, and 2016 was likely also New Zealand's hottest year on record.20 Dec 01:59 AM
New ZealandEyes on the spies: The secret historyOur intelligence agencies are so secretive that most of the stories we find out about are by accident.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSerious car crash near Palmerston NorthPolice are attending a serious crash where a car and truck collided near Palmerston North.12 Dec 11:30 PM
New ZealandIncreased risk of massive quakeGNS Science says the probability of a big quake has increased following the Kaikoura earthquake.12 Dec 03:42 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Woodville's Ride to Survive Coast2CoastThe roar of motorcycles echoed through Woodville's streets as the 24th annual Lions Ride to Survive Coast 2 Coast once again joined the town's Christmas parade. Made with funding from NZ On Air.10 Dec 09:22 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Woodville’s Ride to Survive Coast 2 CoastThe roar of motorcycles echoed through Woodville’s streets as the 24th annual Lions Ride to Survive Coast 2 Coast once again joined the town’s Christmas parade. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch10 Dec 09:17 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Outlook for Someday winner from Manawatu15 year old Palmerston North girl, Sarah Ridsdale wins her first film award. Made with funding from NZ On Air.08 Dec 07:02 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Outlook for Someday winner from Manawatu15 year old Palmerston North girl, Sarah Ridsdale wins her first film award. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch08 Dec 07:02 AM
New ZealandTearful farewell for hero copLoved ones gathered in Palmerston North todayWednesday to farewell the hero cop who died while saving his daughter from the Manawatu 07 Dec 02:46 AM
New ZealandPolice mourn loss of respected officerThe man who jumped into the Manawatu River after a dog was a police prosecutor in Palmerston North trying to save his daughter.02 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandSearch for man missing in Manawatu RiverA search resumes for a man missing in the Manawatu River after a dog rescue went wrong.01 Dec 09:08 PM
BusinessPrice-fix real estate firm fined $1.25mThe Commerce Commission brought charges against 11 real estate companies alleging they agreed on listing costs.29 Nov 01:25 AM
New ZealandPlane in 'trouble' at Manawatu airfieldEmergency services are in attendance at an airfield in Manawatu.23 Nov 01:40 AM
New ZealandFoxton gunshots possibly gang-relatedGunshots heard in Foxton last night could be potentially gang-related and may have left a man wounded, police say.19 Nov 11:50 PM
