Manawatu
Maori Science Academy blasts off
Hundreds turned out in Palmerston North at the weekend for the launch of the Maori Science Academy, which will have a NASA aerospace engineer as its ambassador.
Experiments, astronauts and lab coats for academy launch
Hundreds turned out in Palmerston North at the weekend for the launch of the first Maori Science Academy. Audio
TPP dominates Ratana Pa celebrations
The pending signing of the Trans Pacific Partnership dominated the celebrations at Ratana Pa yesterday.
Govt taken to task over TPP at Ratana
The government has been taken to task over the controversial Trans Pacific Partnership at Ratana Pa this afternoon. Audio
Aussies win NZ Cycle Classic
Two Australian team-mates have taken out the top two places in the New Zealand Cycle Classic in Masterton.
Palmerston North man with MS tramps Everest
A Palmerston North man who was reliant on a mobility scooter due to MS, but has since climbed a 6000-metre mountain in Nepal, and is setting up his own charity to help other sufferers achieve their… Audio
Man dies in Rangitikei house fire
A man has died in a house fire in the Rangitikei town of Marton.
Teen arrested after four shot with BB gun
A 19-year-old Turangi man has been arrested after at least four people were shot at from a moving vehicle with a BB gun.
13-year-old arrested over hammer attack
A 13-year-old boy has been arrested after hitting another teenager in the head with a hammer in Levin.
Opera Summer School under top tutelage
Summer school, it's not all bad. Especially for opera students under the tutelege of renowned international singers. Audio
Popular walking tracks closed in Tararua Ranges
Hundreds of trampers won't be able to walk popular tracks in the Tararua ranges over Christmas because of slips on the Kapiti Coast.
Maori Science Academy to open
A new science academy for Maori high school students has been created in the Manawatu to lift their achievement in the subjects. Audio
Drink spike alert for Palmerston North
A drink spiking alert has been issued in Palmerston North. Audio
Science on the bubble for Maori students
A new science academy in Manawatu hopes to encourage Maori high school students to aim for careers in the sciences. Audio
Inquiry into teen's death inadequate - IPCA
The mother of a teenager who drowned in a bath in respite care says the caregiver who was looking after him should have her name made public. Audio
The Palmy Dirty 30 challenge
Palmy Dirty 30 is a new parent-led initiative to get children to spend more time outdoors. Audio
The Palmy Dirty 30 challenge
Palmy Dirty 30 is a new parent-led initiative to get children to spend more time outdoors.
AudioWhanganui Road open in time for Christmas
Locals of the upper reaches of the Whanganui River are rapt a new bridge is opening that will clear the road into Whanganui in time for Christmas. Audio
Road Map - Otaki
Today, three towns in one. Well, it started out as three distinct settlements either on, or just off, state Highway one. We are almost exactly halfway on the road between Wellington and Palmerston… Audio
Lawnmower Man - Erin Hampson-Tindale
Our next guest is racing around Ruapehu for a good cause. But he'll have a most unusual object in tow. Erin Hampson-Tindale is taking on the challenge to raise money for Reef Smith, a two-year-old who… Audio
