Manawatu
Lake Alice redress 'rotten to the core', court told
A Lake Alice survivor has asked the High Court to review Cabinet's decision on redress and formally find it breaches his human rights.
Man arrested in Levin after shots fired
The 34-year-old will appear in Levin District Court tomorrow on a charge of unlawfully possessing a firearm
Toddler dies on Manawatū farm
Police and WorkSafe are investigating after a child died on a farm at Kairanga in Manawatū on Saturday.
House fired at in fifth Levin shooting
A Gang Conflict Warrant is in place in the region last week following a series of shootings.
Gang Conflict Warrant now in place after Levin shootings
Police believe those involved are from the same gang.
Police investigating 'brainless violence' in Levin
Shots were fired at a house and a wounded man turned up at a healthcare centre in Levin.
Soldier caught in sting handing over sensitive military info
A soldier with links to far-right groups has admitted handing over and attempting to hand over sensitive information to a person he thought was a foreign agent.
Landowners back plans to block Cape Palliser access
Private owners say public access is no longer tenable due to shocking damage done to the land. Audio
Gas leak at Feilding house hospitalises couple
An elderly couple remain in hospital, after emergency services responded to a gas leak at a Manawatū home.
Nick Roskruge - digging into indigenous knowledge
Nick Rahiri Roskruge is Country Life's guest this week. His work in agriculture and soil science have taken him far afield looking at crops sustaining indigenous communities. Audio
The small town hunting competition that's helping save lives01
The annual Pongaroar hunting competition is remote Tarara District helps hunters and farmers tackle growing pest numbers, while getting together and raising funds for the local rescue helicopter. Audio
The power of protein
Distinguished professor Paul Moughan from the Riddet Institute breaks down what protein is, why we need it and all the things you need to know when considering your protein fix. Audio
Palmerston North Boys' High School rector on death of former student from tackle game
There are growing calls to ban the controversial new sport "run-it straight", following the death of a Palmerston North teenager who was playing it socially with friends. David Bovey is the Rector of… Audio
Uncle of dead teen on dangers of tackle game
The family of a 19-year-old Palmerston North teenager who died after taking part in a Run-It game in with friends are having to come to terms with the young man's death. Ryan's Uncle Pete Satterhwaite… Audio
Councils upset over changes to Ōtaki to north of Levin highway
Some lower North Island councils have written to the Infrastructure Minister with their concerns about cost-cutting on the Ōtaki to north of Levin highway. Greater Wellington Regional Council Chair… Audio
Life is gourd for pumpkin seed growers at Summer Hill Seeds
Whanganui farming couple Clare and Grant Adkins are growing plant protein alongside their animals proteins. Audio
Horowhenua Mayor disappointed speed limits on SH1 to increase again
Bernie Wanden says there have been no deaths or serious injuries between Ōhau and Manakau since the speed limit was reduced.
Horowhenua mayor on Levin tornado
The Horowhenua mayor says he's extremely grateful no one was hurt on Tuesday when a tornado ripped through town. Bernie Wanden spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Tornado causes damage in Levin
Parts of Levin have suffered extensive damage from a tornado which brought down trees, smashed windows and lifted roofs on Tuesday morning. Reporter Jimmy Ellingham spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Manawatu sports field transforms into country art expo
A huge metal gorilla, horse heads, a friendly moa and wire mesh figures are just some of the sights transforming a northern Manawatu sports field into a country art expo. The tiny town of Kimbolton is… Audio
