Latest from Manawatu-Whanganui

New boat-sharing operator launches for Auckland boaties

Freedom Boat Club is one of the largest in the world. Now it's come to New Zealand.

Back-to-work or study slump? Six steps to increase motivation

'High levels of motivation are tied to a deeper sense of wellbeing.'

Man’s body found on Horowhenua beach, police make plea for information

The man was last seen between midnight and 2am on Thursday morning.

Iwi voters back Ngāti Hāua Treaty settlement

The settlement includes statutory pardons for tūpuna wrongfully convicted in 1846.

Man killed by police ‘planned mass shooting’

The 42-year-old's former wife claims he'd been planning the incident for months.

NZTA faces backlash over rubbish issues on Desert Rd detour

'It doesn't send a good message to tourists.'

Jockey forges signature to withdraw brother’s race winnings

Ashvin Mudhoo needed the money to help with a new visa application.

'They’ll soon get the message': Time for crackdown on pitch invaders, ex rugby boss says

Sports watchers are fed up with the antics of pitch invaders, ex rugby union boss says.

‘High time we had a bylaw’: Freedom camper defecates on grass outside their vehicle

'We don’t want people setting up camp and staying for months at places.'

‘Taste and smell issues’: Town water trucked in twice weekly

The tap water in Marton is adversely affected by bacteria and fungi in the local soil.

Driver who gave a gang member a lift was repaid with 18 punches, robbed of $1900

The victim was also kicked as he cowered on the ground and his car was damaged.

Listen: ‘Appalling on all levels’ – Experts slam ANZ for failing to prevent $250k scam

The victim says ANZ's failures directly contributed to her loss.

Soldiers found guilty of attacking colleague at military camp

One is set to lose their career, the other is set to lose their rank.

‘Total nonsense’: Attendees dismiss reports of misconduct at Kiwiburn

Organisers have urged witnesses of inappropriate behaviour to come forward.

‘Can’t comprehend it': The Pākōwhai pilots

'It looked like a tidal wave had come down.'

‘Serious safety risks’: Whanganui riverboat managers on youth antics

'The roof isn’t designed or made to hold human weight.'

Pretty with a purpose: How sunflowers are helping bring back the goodness to cyclone-hit soils

The crop will never be harvested, but it serves a very important purpose.

Manhunt continues for armed offender who pointed gun at cops, public

Police said he pointed a gun at a member of the public after pointing it at police.