'Batted above its weight': City thrives in Covid lockdown
Massive distribution centres for both Countdown and Foodstuffs kept this region humming.
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What Whanganui gets out of $1.3 billion investment in transport
Roads around Whanganui are set to see a number of safety improvements.
Lockdown Hero: Top chef serves up love on a plate to those who serve the community
Top chef spends lockdown in the kitchen to serve meals to those who serve the community.
Supermarket centre opens 3 weeks early to meet demand
Chain sent just under 3.5 million cartons of food/groceries to stores in last week.
Local Focus: Two tickets for the price of one
New companion card a welcome accessory. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Students excluded after alleged 'inappropriate sexual behaviour'
The alleged incident involved a group of boys in a school dormitory in mid-June.
At a crossroads: How Bulls is thriving
The "humming" town of several thousand people seeing a new influx of residents.
RSV resthome outbreak - 3 hospitalised, 11 test positive
Three rest home residents hospitalised amid RSV rest home outbreak.
$47m upgrade for Linton army base
Defence Minister Peeni Henare remarked on the state of the country's facilities.
Man told to make his own choices in relationship
Man in Dannevirke District Court told he is responsible for his choices
Young Farmer of the Year named
First time competitor and Taranaki/Manawatu finalist wins Young Farmer Grand Final.
Arrest after fiery crash at Palmerston North petrol station
A man was arrested at the scene on Tremain Ave about 10.45am today.
Local Focus: Robins return to Manawatū
The moving story of moving 40 birds to their new home. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Meet the Mob chapter that wears white patches, and follows Christian principles
Mongrel Mob chapter wanting to build bridge with community.
Weather: Regional council rules out opening Moutua floodgates
Rainfall of roughly 3mm to 5mm is expected each hour for the next few hours today.
'I gave up telling anyone': Former Lake Alice patient accuses doctor of rape
'He would take me into a side room ... and give me a needle of drugs.'
'You could hear them screaming': Former Lake Alice survivor recalls electric shock punishment
Hake Halo was given electric shocks as a punishment at Lake Alice Psychiatric Hospital.
Local Focus: Creative streets ahead in Palmy
Colourful, inspiring and safe in Palmy. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Heavy rain warnings issued for parts of South Island
Heavy rain and strong wind warnings are in place for parts of New Zealand.
Accused Dilworth abuser who died before trial previously jailed for sex offences
Man charged over Dilworth allegations had prior sexual abuse conviction.
Person hospitalised after being shot in the foot in Feilding
A resident nearby described hearing a 'commotion'.
Worker charged with sex acts with co-workers' shoes for fetish site
Number One Shoe worker arrested after alleged disturbing sex acts with colleagues' shoes.
Bowel cancer killed my friend Ness. This is what I learned
Opinion: We have room in our hearts for everyone, why not let them in, just like Ness did?
Misogynistic billboard from 2000s reappears
The sign advertises a Southland Stags game to be played on September 25 against Manawatu.
$18,000 bill for three-day clean of elderly hoarder's house
Crime Scene Cleaners charged $18,000 to clean the house of a man who had just died.
Connecting the islands of the heart
Visiting writer to facilitate workshops for Manawatū's migrant and Pasifika communities.
Local Focus: The weighty issue of the bridge to Taihape
The Kuripapango Bridge is partially closed for 3 months. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Inexperience and infrastructure costs blamed for local government dysfunction
Three main factors get in the way of good governance, says a veteran councillor.
One dead after truck rolls in Manawatū-Whanganui region
The incident, between Te Kūiti and Taumarunui, blocked travel in both directions.
'Gentle giant' attacked in prison as he slept has died, homicide inquiry begins
'He was attacked in his sleep, he didn't stand a chance,' says grieving sister.
Convicted murderer on the run from police
Aubrey Harrison is on life parole after beating a paedophile to death.
Teacher deregistered after marrying girl he taught in primary school
Teachers Disciplinary Tribunal says teacher's misconduct was "at the most extreme".
Inmate facing minor charges may die after brutal attack while he slept
An inmate beaten as he slept in his cell at Manawatu Prison may not survive his injuries