Manawatu
Feilding man David Lyttle denies murdering friend Brett Hall
The Crown says Feilding man David Lyttle deliberately shot his friend Brett Hall after a dispute over money, and had made a plan to get away with murder. But Mr Lyttle's lawyers are pointing the… Audio
Manawatu man on hunger strike over leaky home dispute
George Griffiths says his home wasn't built according to plans, and the Manawatu District Council incorrectly issued a code of compliance certificate. He has started a hunger strike as he can't afford… Video, Audio
Student exodus after bullying allegations at primary school
Almost two dozen students have withdrawn from a Whanganui primary school after allegations of bullying from a teacher.
Winning violinist and pianist team up for a Chamber Music New Zealand tour
Eva Radich talks with visiting Romanian violinist Ioana Cristina Goicea and pianist Andrey Gugnin. Goicea was the winner of the 2017 Michael Hill International Violin Competition. She’s back in New… Audio
More strife at Horowhenua District Council
A Horowhenua District Councillor says he's now wearing a body-cam over fears about his safety after a verbal exchange with another councillor. This on top of conflict between the district's mayor and… Audio
Residents alerted to toxic foam contamination
Farms and lifestyle blocks beside Palmerston North Airport are being alerted to firefighting foam contamination in waterways.
Foam contamination found in streams around Palmerston North airport
Contamination from banned chemicals in firefighting foam at levels above safe drinking water guidelines has been found in streams around Palmerston North airport.
Doing a writers' festival a little differently
The four-day Manawatu Writers' Festival is the only free event of its type in New Zealand. Organiser Rachel Doré joins us to talk about making literature accessible and which authors she's most… Audio
Southern discomfort: Media in free speech frenzy
Twice in two weeks high profile political speaking engagements have been scrubbed, sparking overlapping debates about free speech, hate speech, censorship and safety. As future free speech flashpoints… Video, Audio
Maria Berrett: one-stop GP and mental healthcare shop
A new scheme offering immediate access to a psychologist for patients at a GP clinic could be a game-changer for mental health care. The pilot scheme bases psychologists at Kauri Integrated Family… Audio
What do the students think of Massey University's decision?
Massey University Students' Association president Ben Schimdt says the student body is disappointed at the decision to rescind an invitation to Don Brash to speak about his time as National leader. Audio
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.
