Manawatu
200 million dollar blow out cited reason for proposed toll
A 200 million dollar cost blowout is being cited as the reason for a proposed toll on the new highway between Manawatu and Tararua in the lower North Island. Transport minister Simeon Brown is laying… Audio
Tararua District mayor apologises for rate payers having to pay thousands
The Tararua District mayor has offered a "heart felt personal apology" for a botch up that's left some rate payers owing thousands of dollars that the coouncil must collect. A mistake calculating… Audio
Winston Pulp closing both pulp mills, 200 losing jobs
More than two hundred central North Island mill workers have been told they are officially out of work. In what's been described as a devastating blow to the Ruapehu District, Winston Pulp confirmed… Audio
Winstone Pulp mills close due to unsustainable energy prices
Hundreds of people are set to lose their jobs after one of the Central North Island's biggest employers announced today it will close down two of its mills, for good. For the past few weeks, Winstone… Audio
Winston Pulp confirms two North Island mills shutting down
Winstone Pulp has confirmed its two mills in the central north island are shutting for good. That means more than two hundred job loses and real fears communities will become ghost towns as people are… Audio
How to milk a lentil
A Palmerston North startup company has taken Dairy free products a step further, making a cream out of Lentils, it looks and tastes like the real thing and has no allergens. Andfoods is the company… Audio
Man arrested after Palmerston North shooting
A second man believed to be involved in the shooting is still being looked for, police say.
Post-mortem examination due in Palmerston North homicide inquiry
A homicide investigation was launched on Thursday following the woman's death in Palmerston North.
Operation Hotpot: More complaints made about garden pot thefts
Police have received 16 more complaints amid a crime spree of plant pot thefts in Palmerston North.
Prosecutor breached his obligations in murder case - review
A Palmerston North Crown solicitor breached his obligations in a murder case, an independent review into errors made by the lawyer has found.
Officers who fired at fleeing man 'did excellent job' - police
The police watchdog has found two officers were justified in their use of force to arrest a man evading arrest in July 2021.
Scientists making dairy-free cream, milk powder from seeds
Massey University is so confident about its technology that it is getting behind a new company that has its eyes on selling to the world. Audio
Senior doctor flies in from Australia to work on-site one week in four
Te Whatu Ora will not discuss how much this costs, but says the senior addictions clinician position the doctor fills is difficult to recruit for.
Victim of Palmerston North homicide named
Police are continuing to appeal for information following the 35 year old's death on 20 January.
Egg farmer cracks the paddock-to-plate market
Scott Jimmieson sold cars to upskill for his paddock-to-plate free range egg business. It was tough-going but good training for understanding his customers. Country Life hops in the delivery van… Audio
Severe thunderstorm warnings for parts of central North Island - MetService
Parts of the central North Island are also under a severe thunderstorm watch, with downpours expected in Hastings and Rangitikei.
'You can always spot another Palmy person'
Te Papaioea, PNC, Palm Springs, or Swampton: whatever you might know Palmerston North as, Poppy Granger calls it home.
All the time in the world at Colyton Clocks
Colyton Clocks' Bill Williams reckons he has the largest clock collection in the world. A converted church in the village of Colyton is home to his ticking, chiming, talking timepieces dating from the… Audio
Still farming, just doing it differently
Country Life meets former dairy farmer Lance Gillespie, who's launching a kiwi style chicken trailer. Pasture-raised egg production fits with his interest in regenerative farming practices and… Video, Audio
Car crashes kill two in in Dannevirke, Waipatu; SH6 closed in Central Otago
A section of highway has been closed in central Otago after a serious crash.
