Freak accident on forestry property near Bulls
Accident was "act of God" and not negligence by contractor, neighbour was told
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Serial shoplifter took $930 worth of items from Cotton On
Djeach Montel Baker shoplifted twice at Cotton On in Whanganui before being arrested.
Man accused of making intimate recording at pool complex
Man arrested after allegedly making 'intimate recording' at the Splash Centre.
Arrests follow Foxton dairy robbery
The men, aged 31 and 23, have been charged with aggravated robbery.
Whanganui River to feature in National Geographic
Mathias Svold has just spent a month photographing the Whanganui River and its people
One dead after tree falls on car in Bulls forestry operation
The accident happened on private property in the Manawatu town.
Watch: Police pursuit almost ends in intersection disaster
Dashcam footage shows the driver attempt to evade police, pulling out onto SH3.
Wanganui club rugby's semifinalists found
Ruapehu overrun Pirates, Border clock up a century against Ngamatapouri, Taihape survive.
Wild weather: Rain and winds cause flooding, power cuts
Petone Working Men's Club was one spot hit with flooding inside the bar.
Local Focus winter hack: Upgrade your downlights
Palmerston North's EnviroMan has a bright idea. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus winter hack: Upgrade your downlights
Palmerston North's EnviroMan has a bright idea. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus winter hacks: Stop the icy draughts
Palmerston North's EnviroMan has another use for 4 by 2. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Rest-home resident fleeced of $45,000: Gambling, meth addict jailed for 83rd time
Damien Hakaraia spent near $45,000 from his victim's eftpos card, gambling for meth money.
Local Focus winter hack: Buying the right heater
Palmerston North's EnviroMan has a serious warning. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus winter hacks: Buying the right heater
Palmerston North's EnviroMan has a serious warning. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
How to get double glazing on any budget
Palmerston North's EnviroMan has 3 ways to double glaze. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Several Waverley crash funerals this week
Flowers and gifts appear at the site of last week's horrific crash near Waverley.
Local Focus winter hacks: Double glaze with any budget
Palmerston North's EnviroMan has 3 ways to double glaze. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Cannabis in a suitcase leads to community work
Police were going to arrest Nathan David Churton for a bail breach when they smelled it.
Wanganui Premier rugby comes down to the wire
Marist, Taihape and Border - three into two won't go.
Whanganui man assaulted former colleague over $200 debt
Thomas Kane Gartner attacked his former colleague whom he said owed him $200.
Local Focus winter hacks: Moving the hot stuff around
Palmerston North's EnviroMan says push the heat around. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
CEO and mates hit marathon high in Nepal
The Everest marathon is tough - but the opportunity of a lifetime, as DHB chief found.
Local Focus winter hack: The $40 thermo blanket
Palmerston North's EnviroMan says cover your windows. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Horror week on NZ roads: Three dead in separate crashes overnight
One person has died after a crash in the Manawatu in the early hours of this morning.
Serious charges after Whanganui search warrant
Firearms, drugs, stolen property and cash were found during a police search in Whanganui.
Kiwi Nobel prize winner becomes social entrepreneur in residence
A Kiwi Noble prize winner has a fascinating new role at Massey University.
Local Focus: Massey's Social Entrepreneur
Massey University has New Zealand's first social entrepreneur-in-residence. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Skinny wee seal not young - just hungry
DoC ranger to keep tabs on seal begging for food near Whanganui's North Mole.
Man jailed for sexual advances towards young girl
Alex Stryfe, 35, repeatedly propositioned his 15-year-old victim for intercourse.
'That's just wrong': Council contractor dumps load on beach
A contractor working for the council dumped his load on the beach in broad daylight.