New ZealandNZ's latest Bachelor ... from OpikiPaul Olsen from Opiki won only one challenge throughout the week, but he walked out a winner.18 Jun 03:37 AM
New ZealandMissing woman found safe and wellFeilding woman Denise Lynch had left her rest home without her vital medication.11 Jun 06:20 AM
New ZealandTornado rips through caravan parkA tornado left behind a path of destruction after it tore through a Foxton Beach caravan park early this morning.24 May 09:38 AM
New Zealand$80m student boost for ManawatuA dedicated International Education Development Manager has been appointed to lead the charge.17 May 07:06 PM
New ZealandPedestrian killed near Palmerston NorthA female pedestrian was fatally struck by a car near Palmerston North tonight.12 May 07:19 AM
New ZealandMultiple motorcyclists involved in crashUp to six motorcyclists were involved in a crash in the Manawatu region this afternoon.26 Mar 02:43 AM
New ZealandMinority ruining it for others at camp grounds, say policePolice in the Manawatu say alcohol-fuelled incidents are ruining family holidays at local camp grounds and they are calling on people to be more responsible.01 Jan 09:05 AM
New ZealandPolice hunt armed man in ManawatuPart of a Manawatu town was locked down last night as police searched for a man believed to be armed with a weapon.10 Dec 07:09 PM
New ZealandArmed inmate attacks officerThe incident occurred at Manawatu Prison. Two other staff were injured while disarming the prisoner.28 Sep 08:24 AM
New ZealandBomb scare at Manawatu PrisonPolice are at Manawatu Prison this morning after a bomb scare at the men's jail.20 Aug 11:06 PM
New ZealandManawatu death treated as suspiciousPolice are moving into the second phase of a homicide investigation after a man's body was found outside a Manawatu block of units yesterday.06 Aug 09:51 PM
New ZealandHomicide investigation after body foundA homicide investigation is underway in Manawatu following the discovery of a body outside a block of units this morning.05 Aug 11:12 PM
New ZealandHorse dead after three vehicle crashA crash involving three vehicles and a horse has left the animal dead and a car trapped under live electrical wires in Horowhenua last night.22 Jul 06:35 PM
New ZealandManawatu crash victim identifiedThe elderly man who died in a crash in Manawatu on Friday has been identified.18 Jul 09:24 PM
New ZealandManawatu Gorge to remain closedMotorists can take the alternative route on Saddle Rd or Pahiatua Track.16 Jul 11:03 PM
New ZealandTwo injured, one dead after Manawatu smashOne person died and two others suffered serious injuries after a fiery two-vehicle crash in Manawatu yesterday.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandBlood drained from crashed tankerAfter careering through a safety barrier, the driver of a truck chock full of animal blood remained moored in his cab for up to an hour as it dangled over a cliff.10 Jul 02:34 AM
New ZealandManawatu Gorge closed after crashAn oil spill from a truck caused a crash on the Manawatu Gorge road this evening, injuring the occupants of a vehicle and closing the road.06 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandLighting a candle for ScottAs the fifth anniversary of his death approaches, Scott Guy's parents remember their son with as much positivity as they can muster.03 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMonth-long clean-up after floodsFlooding caused road and bridge closures, cut power to homes and forced people to spend night in emergency accommodation or with friends and family.21 Jun 09:25 PM
New ZealandRoads reopened following widespread floodingRoads closed by extensive flooding and slips in the lower North Island are reopening tonight, but transport authorities are warning motorists to take care.21 Jun 03:24 AM
New ZealandPolice seeking owner of stray kayakPolice are searching for the owner of a kayak which was seen floating down the Manawatu River through the Gorge.20 Jun 12:50 AM
New ZealandCaution urged on wet roadsMotorists have been urged to avoid travelling along rural highways in Manawatu and Whanganui unless it is essential, as heavy rain continues to cause havoc.19 Jun 10:41 PM
New ZealandKids saved from car fireA Palmerston North woman is reluctant to label herself a hero despite saving two young children from a burning car in a supermarket carpark.18 Jun 06:20 AM
New ZealandDisgust over oil spill on NZ coastlineA mysterious oil spill has caused black blobs and oil to appear along a 10km stretch of coastline.15 Jun 10:34 PM
New ZealandSheep killed in woolshed fireSeveral sheep were killed in a fire that destroyed a woolshed in Manawatu this morning.18 May 07:40 PM
New ZealandWet and not so wonderfulOver 250 people were trapped on a plane at a military airbase for hours, after wild weather and thunderstorms forced a landing.18 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandManawatu Gorge highway partially reopenedThe New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) said the gorge could be opened to one lane of traffic from tomorrow morning if conditions allow.16 Apr 07:39 PM
AirlinesPalmerston Nth gets Air NZ Night RiderAir New Zealand has confirmed it will operate its next $29 Night Rider service between Palmerston North and Auckland.17 Feb 10:05 PM
New ZealandLarge scrub fires threaten homesHundreds of firefighters are battling large scrub blazes as dry weather has created tinderbox conditions across the country, the Fire Service says. Blazes in Canterbury, Marlborough and Manawatu are keeping about 330 firefighters busy.Watch05 Feb 04:39 AM
New ZealandLap of the gods - at 265km/h"Can't think of a better way to spend a Thursday," says Jono Lester as I'm folded into the passenger seat of his Ferrari 458 GT3.08 Jan 04:00 PM
