Latest from Manawatu-Whanganui

Editorial: Residents have every right to be upset over cell towers

OPINION: Who wants a giant, ugly, industrial-looking pole near their home?

Upokongaro: Where herons roost and gin wins gold

“Orchard Gin” is crafted with pear, kawakawa, and a hint of nutmeg.

Indian aviation’s close connection with NZ and student pilots

Hundreds of student pilots will need support after the crash, aviation leader says.

Watch: Discover top talent at this year's Smokefreerockquest and Showquest

Behind the scenes action and talented performers captured in this week's webisodes.

'Be like John': Businessman's five years with a brain tumour and what it's taught him

O'Sullivan was told only 10% of people with his brain tumour live longer than nine months.

Dr Lesley Rameka honoured for 30-year service to Māori

“They were sharing a real taonga with us, and it was important that their words be heard."

Supermarket disputes woman's claim worker crushed toddler's fingers with trolley

The mother wrote she wanted to 'jump over and rip your hair out'.

Numbers drawn for Lotto's $17m Powerball prize

Time to check your tickets to see if you're a winner.

Watch – 'Freaky and very loud': Twisters touch down in Taranaki, locals fear for safety

Powerco crews restored power to two properties in Pungarehu.

Wellington leads in income, South Island shines in low unemployment

Wellington now ranks high in housing affordability due to falling prices.

Fog disrupts 43 flights at Auckland Airport, severe storms to follow

More thunderstorms are forecast for the top of the North Island today.

‘It’s all backwards’: Father admitted to bar thanks to his daughter

"It was a very proud moment to say the least."

‘I’ve never worked a day’: Radio’s Brian Kelly on 55 years pursuing a childhood dream

'When I was 5, I wanted to be a radio announcer – and I've followed that dream.'

'It means a lot': Hunting contest's crucial role in rural rescue

'Pongaroar' brings together hundreds of hunters, farmers, locals and spectators.

Why Hawke's Bay households will pay more for water by 2026

Separate water bills will replace current rates bills.

On The Up: 'Desire to innovate' - Kiwi fitness app wins global prize for Harry Potter challenges

Plus: Tauranga gin distillery's big UK win and Pāpāmoa skincare start-up's Goop deal.

On The Up: Former Olympic swimmer dives into business with waste venture

PortaSkip provides mobile skip bins for easy rubbish removal in Hawke’s Bay.

Sarjeant Gallery visitor numbers revealed

Of the 83,000 visitors, 60% are expected to be from outside Whanganui.