Manawatu
Flood damage bill hits $270 million
The estimated economic impact of the floods in the central North Island in June has risen to $270 million.
Study aims to lift farmers' profitability
A new programme aims to try to lift the productivity and profitability of sheep and beef farmers in the Manawatu-Whanganui region.
Ron Crosby: kupapa
Blenheim author and former court lawyer, whose interest in exploring the bush and back country areas of New Zealand led to an interest in writing on New Zealand history. His new book is Kupapa: the… Audio, Gallery
Pete Russell: rebuilding the food system
Founder of social enterprise Ooooby, which has the goal of rebuilding the local food system with a distribution model operating in Auckland, Waikato, Matakana, Sydney, and California. Audio
Iwi protest over wastewater plans
The Horowhenua District Council will continue with plans to pump wastewater into land near Poutū Marae, despite iwi opposition.
Police shoot cow dead in high stakes callout
It took a dozen gun shots to bring down a cow rampaging through Whanganui's streets after a police officer beat it with a baton and then the cow almost took out a man on a mobility scooter. Audio
Near-death experiences in New Zealand
Research into near-death experiences raises more questions than it answers. Justin Gregory asks if it is possible that consciousness could survive the death of the body? Audio
Prison bomb scare was a hoax
Manawatu Prison has been given the all clear after a tip off about a potential bomb forced it into lockdown this morning.
Armed Offenders Still Evading Police - Alex Ashton
Police are combing the central North Island for Dolphy Kohu and associates after a police chase earlier this morning ended with shots being fired. Our reporter Alex Ashton is outside the police… Audio
Fantasy Cave - Michelle Savill
It's Dannevirke's answer to Disneyland, and now a documentary about the 'labyrinth of animatronic curisosities', is free to watch online. Filmmakers Michelle Savill and Matt Henley delved into the… Audio
Regional Wrap
Frosty conditions have slowed grass growth in the Taihape region, a Wairarapa sharemilker is staying as positive as possible, kiwifruit growers are still winter pruning, Nelson apple and pear… Audio
School board 'devastated' over possible closure
The announcement that a 110-year-old Māori boarding school could face closure was met with tears from the board yesterday.
Māori boarding school's future hangs in the balance
The future of a Māori boarding school in Marton hangs in the balance, with the Education Ministry announcing a consultation process with the board today.
Review of Turakina Maori College
There's been an update to our earlier story on Turakina Maori Girls College in Marton. Joining us now is Maori Issues special correspondent Mihingarangi Forbes Audio
Rugby great talks stress, depression and resilience
Despite not knowing much about droughts, floods or the falling dairy price, Sir John Kirwan is speaking to hall after hall full of farmers. Audio
Palmerston North shooting highlights safety gaps - Union
A Palmerston North man has appeared in court on firearms and driving charges this afternoon after opening fire at two police stations in the city last night. Audio
Shooting accused remanded in custody
A man accused of firing shots inside the Palmerston North police station last night has appeared in court.
Police are relying on locals to help solve a murder
Palmerston North police are relying on locals to help them work out what happened to Samuel Peter Culling who died a violent death last week. Audio
Putting life into Palmerston North
An Australian initiative called Placemaking which brings ordinary places to life is being tried in Palmerston North. Peter Smith is a Placemaking consultant and former Chief Executive of the Adelaide… Audio
Frightful Floods
Seven weeks ago severe flooding affected many areas in the lower half of the western North Island. Many farmers are still picking up the pieces, especially in the Whanganui/South Taranaki region. It… Audio, Gallery
