Top scientists may quit over Massey cuts
About 70 Massey University staff want to take voluntary redundancy, and more may go
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Hillside city homes chosen in House of the Year
Homes across the country were recognised for their excellence.
100 mums donating breast milk for sick girl
A 'phenomenal' show of support follows calls for breast milk for a terminally-ill girl.
Torty the Tortoise: Is this New Zealand's oldest pet?
From Greece to New Zealand, Torty the Tortoise has had more than a century of adventures.
Local Focus: Veggies kick back for summer
Horowhenua farmers get the wettest winter in decades. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Motorcyclist killed in crash with two cars
The crash happened around 6.25pm on State Highway 1 in the Rangitikei district.
Crackin' down on meth
Trio establish 'P' Walk-In Centre in Palmerston North. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Meth: The filthy secret that becomes a demon
Trio establish 'P' Walk-In Centre in Palmerston North. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Crackin' down on P
Ex-P addicts help others battle addiction. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Girl seriously hurt as quad bike hits driftwood
The 13-year-old is in Palmerston North Hospital with serious head and chest injuries.
Family heartbroken after boy's fatal fall through school roof
"He was a very loved little boy - he still is."
Man thrown from truck in 12m plunge
Elderly man seriously hurt after his fertiliser truck and sprayer unit crashes.
Local Focus: It's true! Palmy Rocks!
Calling all rock stars to The Square. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Fatal impact: The last flight of the Kaka
All 13 killed when plane skidded then slammed into Mt Ruapehu in 1948.
Local Focus: Morrinsville gets behind Jacinda
Previous boss says she'll do a great job. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
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.
Lundy appeal: 'Murder convictions based on unreliable science'
Mark Lundy claims murder convictions based on unreliable science and unsympathetic public.
Mark Lundy a guinea pig for 'unreliable science'
Mark Lundy's legal team will today dispute evidence used in his 2015 murder convictions.
Elderly woman robbed, tied to a chair in home invasion
Police are on the hunt for a man after the incident.
Killer anaesthetic ends paramedic dream
Lynda Hodge's dream of becoming a paramedic has been dashed by a change of anaesthetic.
Taupo crash victim's daughter gutted at loss: 'It's not fair'
Leighton Ahuriri had celebrated his 60th birthday days before the crash.
'There was no sign of life': Witness describes crash horror
The horrific scene was like something from a nightmare, a witness says.
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.
Chrissa's struggle: Extreme reaction to anaesthetic
A baby has suffered irreparable brain damage because of a rare reaction to anaesthetic.
Three arrested over aggravated robbery
Three people are appearing in court tomorrow after a robbery in Palmerston North.
Local Focus: 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.
Child basher to be released from prison
A man who beat a 2-year-old boy almost to death will be released from prison.
Options for Manawatu Gorge to be released
The NZTA has been working on a long list of solutions for the slip-plagued Manawatu Gorge.
Local Focus: 'Lesley and George have been screwed'
Building inspector calls out Manawatu District Council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.