Latest from Manawatu

Strangers battled flames to rescue family

As smoke billowed from her vehicle Susan Evans lay trapped and unconscious inside. Murray Michie didn't think twice about going in and cutting her free.

Auntie repeatedly pranks startled niece

A mischievous auntie has filmed herself repeatedly scaring her niece when she returns home from school.

Woman sought by concerned police and family

There are concerns for the wellbeing of a Palmerston North woman not seen since Friday.

New information on Levin gang case

Police are promising "new information" on the Police Ten 7 show tomorrow night about the disappearance of Levin man Palmira Macdonald.

Syphilis spike in Manawatu

New Zealand has had an increase in the number of syphilis cases, with a spike in the Midcentral region over the last few weeks. Syphilis

Manawatu blaze death 'real tragedy'

Fire chief calls today's death "real tragedy" but dismayed at lack of smoke alarms.

Hospital horror: Chisel used in 'assault'

A man has been charged after allegedly assaulting two people with a chisel in a hospital emergency room.

Mum of Manawatu Gorge hero proud of her son

The mum of one of two hero police officers who helped save the lives of two people when a truck plunged into the Manawatu Gorge praised her son.

Heroic gorge rescue: 'We had to act fast'

The chopper pilot behind yesterday's Manawatu River crash rescue has told of a "bloody great team effort" to save lives.

Girl allegedly attacked twice in the same week

Minority ruining it for others at camp grounds, say police

Police in the Manawatu say alcohol-fuelled incidents are ruining family holidays at local camp grounds and they are calling on people to be more responsible.

Police hunt armed man in Manawatu

Part of a Manawatu town was locked down last night as police searched for a man believed to be armed with a weapon.

Armed inmate attacks officer

The incident occurred at Manawatu Prison. Two other staff were injured while disarming the prisoner.

Bomb scare at Manawatu Prison

Police are at Manawatu Prison this morning after a bomb scare at the men's jail.

Manawatu death treated as suspicious

Police are moving into the second phase of a homicide investigation after a man's body was found outside a Manawatu block of units yesterday.

Homicide investigation after body found

A homicide investigation is underway in Manawatu following the discovery of a body outside a block of units this morning.

Horse dead after three vehicle crash

A crash involving three vehicles and a horse has left the animal dead and a car trapped under live electrical wires in Horowhenua last night.

Manawatu crash victim identified

The elderly man who died in a crash in Manawatu on Friday has been identified.