Manawatu
Nick Roskruge - digging into indigenous knowledge
Nick Rahiri Roskruge is Country Life's guest this week. His work in agriculture and soil science have taken him far afield looking at crops sustaining indigenous communities. Audio
The small town hunting competition that's helping save lives01
The annual Pongaroar hunting competition is remote Tarara District helps hunters and farmers tackle growing pest numbers, while getting together and raising funds for the local rescue helicopter. Audio
The power of protein
Distinguished professor Paul Moughan from the Riddet Institute breaks down what protein is, why we need it and all the things you need to know when considering your protein fix. Audio
Palmerston North Boys' High School rector on death of former student from tackle game
There are growing calls to ban the controversial new sport "run-it straight", following the death of a Palmerston North teenager who was playing it socially with friends. David Bovey is the Rector of… Audio
Uncle of dead teen on dangers of tackle game
The family of a 19-year-old Palmerston North teenager who died after taking part in a Run-It game in with friends are having to come to terms with the young man's death. Ryan's Uncle Pete Satterhwaite… Audio
Councils upset over changes to Ōtaki to north of Levin highway
Some lower North Island councils have written to the Infrastructure Minister with their concerns about cost-cutting on the Ōtaki to north of Levin highway. Greater Wellington Regional Council Chair… Audio
Life is gourd for pumpkin seed growers at Summer Hill Seeds
Whanganui farming couple Clare and Grant Adkins are growing plant protein alongside their animals proteins. Audio
Horowhenua Mayor disappointed speed limits on SH1 to increase again
Bernie Wanden says there have been no deaths or serious injuries between Ōhau and Manakau since the speed limit was reduced.
Horowhenua mayor on Levin tornado
The Horowhenua mayor says he's extremely grateful no one was hurt on Tuesday when a tornado ripped through town. Bernie Wanden spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Tornado causes damage in Levin
Parts of Levin have suffered extensive damage from a tornado which brought down trees, smashed windows and lifted roofs on Tuesday morning. Reporter Jimmy Ellingham spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Manawatu sports field transforms into country art expo
A huge metal gorilla, horse heads, a friendly moa and wire mesh figures are just some of the sights transforming a northern Manawatu sports field into a country art expo. The tiny town of Kimbolton is… Audio
Man charged with murder of Robert Nattie Albert at Lake Horowhenua
Police say Albert's family are happy with the news of an arrest, but more people are believed to be involved.
12,000 Miles | Episode 1: Ground Work
In the first of a three-part series, bands from Christchurch, Wellington, and Auckland travel to Scotland to compete in the World Pipe Band Championships. Video
12,000 Miles | Trailer
12,000 Miles is a spellbinding insight into the journey New Zealanders take to compete at the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow, Scotland. Video
'Egregious' example of employee exploitation
The charges come after a worker complained he had been made to pay almost $17,000 for his job.
200 million dollar blow out cited reason for proposed toll
A 200 million dollar cost blowout is being cited as the reason for a proposed toll on the new highway between Manawatu and Tararua in the lower North Island. Transport minister Simeon Brown is laying… Audio
Tararua District mayor apologises for rate payers having to pay thousands
The Tararua District mayor has offered a "heart felt personal apology" for a botch up that's left some rate payers owing thousands of dollars that the coouncil must collect. A mistake calculating… Audio
Winston Pulp closing both pulp mills, 200 losing jobs
More than two hundred central North Island mill workers have been told they are officially out of work. In what's been described as a devastating blow to the Ruapehu District, Winston Pulp confirmed… Audio
Winstone Pulp mills close due to unsustainable energy prices
Hundreds of people are set to lose their jobs after one of the Central North Island's biggest employers announced today it will close down two of its mills, for good. For the past few weeks, Winstone… Audio
Winston Pulp confirms two North Island mills shutting down
Winstone Pulp has confirmed its two mills in the central north island are shutting for good. That means more than two hundred job loses and real fears communities will become ghost towns as people are… Audio
