Manawatu
Horowhenua Mayor's funding allocations questioned
The Horowhenua District Council is in the spotlight - again for all the wrong reasons - after documents appear to show misuse of the Mayor's Discretionary Fund.
Avalanche-damaged ski lift repairs could take months
A ski lift damaged in today's avalanche on the Turoa side of Mount Ruapehu could be out of action for months.
Insight: Water - Who Pays?
RNZs Local Government reporter Laura Dooney takes a closer look at the huge financial pressures facing local councils trying to keep our water safe and clean. Video, Audio
Something for the Weekend - Tough Guy & Gal Challenge
Based at the Linton Military Camp, Camp Road, 10km from the CBD of Palmerston North. This is a great opportunity for civilians to experience some of the NZ Military facilities including the assault… Audio, Gallery
Bus carrying iwi from Parliament rolls down bank into ditch
A bus that rolled down a bank, landing on its roof in a ditch was carrying elderly people, police say.
Military Camp's misconduct allegations: 'I'm bitterly disappointed'
Army chief Peter Kelly says a small group of instructors at the Waiouru-based have really let the whole of 6500 members of the New Zealand Army down. Video, Audio
Unfortunate dip: Campervan lands in lake
A waka ama was used to help a family of Australian tourists who were in a half-submerged campervan out of Masterton's Henley Lake.
Emerging stars of kapa haka take to the stage
Upon the dawn of Mataraki hundreds of young students will battle it out at the National Secondary schools competition. Video, Audio
Foxton Beach residents hope for clear water
Decades of discoloured water for Foxton Beach are hoped to be over from Monday but residents say they will believe it when they see it.
$50,000 annual fund to buy Whānganui homes won't go far - residents
Residents of flood-prone homes on Anzac Parade in Whānganui say the establishment of a fund to buy and remove the worst-affected properties and raise others off the ground is a joke. They don't want… Video, Audio
Inside a youth justice residence: Kids tell their stories
In this exclusive report, some of the toughest youth offenders in the country talk to John Campbell about their childhoods, why they offended and how they hope to change. Video, Audio
Regional council votes to add 'h' to Wanganui
The Manawatū-Wanganui Regional Council has voted to add an 'h' to the spelling of its name.
Aaron Kuru down at first hurdle, remounts to win
Jockey Aaron Kuru, born in Hastings but now working in Cambridge, was racing in the opening steeplechase event at the Awapuni races on 16 June when his horse Des De Jeu stumbled at the first hurdle… Audio
Truck that hit police car failed to stop at road block - police
The driver of a truck that crashed into a patrol car south of Foxton on Thursday night had failed to stop at a road block.
The Rural Catch Version of the Regional Wrap
Five contestants from the National Fieldays Rural Catch of the Year competition talk about conditions on the land and their love of farming. Audio
Water issue closes some Dannevirke schools
An equipment failure has lead to a boil water notice for Dannevirke, closing some schools. The issue is not yet resolved and may not be for a couple of days. Audio
Motorist dead following crash in Palmerston North
A 28-year-old woman has died in hospital after a car crash in Palmerston North this morning.
Community in shock after 2 people killed during police pursuit
Skid marks and pieces of concrete from a power pole are the only grim reminders that remain after a car crashed during a police pursuit in Palmerston North yesterday. Video, Audio
People of Palmerston North say no to Maori wards
Are those in Palmerston North who voted against Maori wards "stick in the mud" people as the city's mayor Tony Bonne says? Palmerston North City councillor Aleisha Rutherford is disappointed by the… Audio
Human v Horse
The Human v Horse event is a marathon over steep hill country with a twist - it's a race between two legs and four. Audio, Gallery