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Make a wind tunnel at night but a chilly bin in the day. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
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Local Focus: The tower above Taihape
Another reason to stop in Taihape - the scenic lookout. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Garage blaze damages neighbouring homes
A garage fire was so intense it spread to neighbouring homes
MetService: 'Don't take fine weather for granted'
Temperatures are set to "yoyo" the week before Christmas, the MetService warns.
Crash victim named as local woman
A woman died and two other people were hurt after the two-vehicle crash in Manawatu.
Foxton has a new fizz
Foxton opens NZ's newest wakeboard park. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Torture reports highlight violence in NZ prisons
Government watchdog disappointed conditions fail to improve in NZ prisons.
Swimmer rescued after going missing at sea
Swimmer saved after going missing in the mouth of a Manawatu river.
Thunderstorms brewing over North Island
A second round of thunderstorms are brewing after yesterday's downpours
Local Focus: Woodville makes its own success
Mad-shoppers welcome in Woodville. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Woodville makes its own success
Mad-shoppers welcome in Woodville. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Shane Jones: Northland could join golden triangle
Shane Jones has big ambitions for a $1 billion regional economic development fund.
Women referees officiating at top level for men's rugby
History-making trajectory continues continues for Ireland's Joy Neville
Girl seriously hurt as quad bike hits driftwood
The 13-year-old is in Palmerston North Hospital with serious head and chest injuries.
Local Focus: It's true! Palmy Rocks!
Calling all rock stars to The Square. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: It's true! Palmy Rocks!
Calling all rock stars to The Square. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Foxton fights for flow
Foxton residents want their river back. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Foxton fights for flow
Foxton calls for flow back in their river. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Morrinsville gets behind Jacinda
Previous boss says she'll do a great job. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
River search for missing Pahiatua woman
Elizabeth Udy has not been seen for a week and police hold grave concerns.
Woman missing for a week 'may have entered river'
Police appeal for sightings of Elizabeth Udy, missing from Pahiatua for a week.
Family with rare bone condition homeless
Family with brittle bone disease living in a motel because they cannot find a house.
Organised crime: Twelve arrests in Manawatu
Police make 12 arrests after multiple warrants executed in Feilding.
Manawatu Gorge will never reopen - NZTA
Manawatu Gorge closed indefinitely by seismic risks and the effects of water.
Top cops honoured for life-saving bravery
Two police officers are receiving the Police Association's highest honour for bravery.
Shock at timeframe for new route
Woodville will have to wait five to six years for new route to replace gorge.
Local Focus: Kiwi among Nobel Peace Prize winners
Anti-nuke campaigner is a Kiwi. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Kiwi among Nobel Peace Prize winners
Anti-nuke campaigner is a Kiwi. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Failed attempt to sneak drugs into NZ prison
An attempt to sneak drugs and cell phones into a New Zealand prison was foiled this week.
Your views: Which way should Winston sway?
On the streets of Palmerston North, opinions are strong. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Woodville says 'get on with it'
NZTA take 13 options to Woodville. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Manawatu Gorge: 'Get on with it'
NZTA take 13 options to Woodville. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
NZTA unveils 13 options for Manawatu Gorge
The NZ Transport Agency has unveiled 13 options for the Manawatu Gorge.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Is artificial snow the way of the future?
Ruapehu is considering extending the season. Made from funding with NZ On Air.