Manawatu
The 90's File - Riley Kennedy
Our guest on the 90s file this week is keen to tell stories about farming and its people, despite ructions to the media landscape. Audio
Series 2: Call for Talent
Conversations With My Immigrant Parents - Series 2 are putting the call out for new Talent. Deadline 22nd June 2020.
Feilding comes alive
Feilding lost its usual Friday bustle during the Covid-19 lockdown with the historic stockyards closed and the farmers' market shuttered. But it came to life again last week when the lockdown lifted… Audio, Gallery
Train's speed and track condition blamed for crash
An investigation into the derailment of a log train in Palmerston North last year has found the speed of the train and the condition of the tracks were the likely cause.
Time to Bloom
Orchid-grower Eva Yin came to New Zealand as an international student from Weihai in China 14 years ago. She arrived with just a suitcase and a desire to do something different. Now she cultivates… Audio
Photographer Laurence Aberhart returns to Whanganui
He was the first ever artist-in-residence at Whanganui's Tylee Cottage, and now, 34 years later, Laurence Aberhart is the first to return. Laurence first spent time at the cottage in 1986, and… Audio
Green food for a green future
Country Life heads to Manawatu and drops in on New Zealand's first spirulina farm which grows the bright green protein-rich superfood from tiny algae. It's hoped the farm's French-style artisan model… Audio, Gallery
Top scientist hits out over Massey shake-up
Professor James Dale joins The Panel to talk about a huge shake-up facing Massey University's College of Sciences. Audio
Battle to contain fire in Ruapehu district
Dozens of firefighters are putting out a rubbish fire in Ruapehu district.
From Farm Junk to Feel-Good Art
A gypsy caravan-maker is among people in Manawatu who are beavering away in their garages and farm sheds turning rusting iron tools, fencing wire and other bits and pieces into works of art for the… Audio, Gallery
The Polish children of Pahiatua
In this episode of Voices; we hear how 700 Polish children made an unlikely journey from the depths of Siberia to the New Zealand countryside. Episode by Piotr Wolodzko : Stories from the Eastern… Audio
Elderly warned to not let strangers inside home after 90yo seriously injured
Elderly Levin residents are urged not to open their door to strangers after a 90-year-old was attacked in her home.
Allocating Water for Dates
Plant and Food Research is working the the Middle East to help an environment agency there know how much water can be safely allocated to date plantations. It's an extension of the work it has been… Audio
Hospital nurses burnt out and end up quitting - union
Poor facilities and under-resourcing at Palmerston North Hospital left a nurse in tears daily, ultimately leading her to resign.
Senior doctors 'cannot assure safety' due to building delays
Frustrated senior doctors have complained to their district health board bosses and others about poor vital facilities at Palmerston North Hospital.
Turning green waste into black gold
Energy consultant Phil Stevens wanted to reduce his carbon footprint so on his Manawatu lifestyle block he's experimenting taking old logs and tree trimmings and turning them into a special ingredient… Audio
Body of man found near Palmerston North
A man's body has been found on the grounds of a house in a rural area near Palmerston North.
Two-year-old dies after motorbike hits pedestrians
A two-year-old has died after a motorbike crashed into a group of five pedestrians in Palmerston North last night.
Manawatū District councillor stands by anti-Muslim sentiments
Councillor Steve Bielski is not backing down from his anti-Muslim outburst at a recent council meeting.
What can Whanganui teach the rest of us about freedom camping?
Whanganui has one of the most permissive policies on freedom camping in the whole country. It still polarises the community, but they're taking steps to iron out some of the wrinkles. Audio