Latest from Manawatu

Drunk driver admits manslaughter of friend

A drunk teenage driver who crossed a median strip and collided with a Toyota Hilux admits killing his friend in the smash.

Snow warning for central North Island

Tsunami text service three hours late

Farm bike accident victim named

74-yr-old rapist's sentence doubled

Heavy rain, snow lash North Island

A severe weather warning is issued for the lower North Island while police warn of surface flooding in Auckland.

Snow warning for Rimutaka Hill

$600K arsonist jailed for 6yrs

Driver charged over friend's death

Two still critical after Manawatu fatal

Rugby: Waldrom steals the show from Cruden

Triple-shooting accused remanded in custody

Levin cat's fur-raising ride

Rugby: Carter's ready for the Aussies

Two arrests after police chase

Gran 'attacked cop with naked bottom'

Bashed man left at station now stable

Injured man had been dumped from vehicle- police