Latest from Manawatu
Silicon Valley to NZ: Kiwi Facebook Marketplace inventor is back home to give back
Bowen Pan says NZ's tech sector is 'unrecognisable for the better' after 13 years away.
Thomas Coughlan: Govt mulls dramatic local government reform, slashing councils
News of merging ministries was just the tip of the iceberg.
Noble false widow spider establishes itself in New Zealand
One of the world’s most invasive arachnids is thriving in urban areas in Aotearoa.
'I just want to be here': 22yo facing cancer for fifth time seeks treatment in Mexico
'I want to see my family grow up, I want my friends, I want to work as a nurse.'
Police investigating after baby critically injured at Foxton Beach home
The 6-month-old boy remains in critical condition at Starship Hospital.
'Where I needed to be': US high school the right move for Kiwi basketballer
Elijah Fonotia committed to Harford Community College to advance his basketball career.
Giant-killers: Liston College's dramatic rise in Auckland 1A rugby
Rotorua Boys' retained the Moascar Cup, defeating Napier 29-7 in wet conditions.
Golden 16-metre Buddhist statue set to ‘tower above’ horrified community
Auckland Council art 'loophole' horrifies neighbours as giant golden statue takes shape.
Couple must pay architect $33k for house sketches they didn’t like
The pair weren't happy with the holiday home designs, so they refused to pay.
Ranfurly Shield-winning prop retires at 28 due to 'head knocks'
Joel Hintz's proudest moment was lifting the Log o' Wood as his side arrived in Napier.
Rising star: Shaun Fannin's quest for steeplechase success with Jesko
Fannin plans to target the $200,000 Grand National Steeplechase in August.
Watch: The latest highlights from this year's Smokefreerockquest and Showquest
More exciting performances from talented up-and-coming musicians around the country.
AI could add $3.4b to NZ economy – if we can address areas where we lag
New Zealand is behind in some areas, such as AI uptake and skills.
Lost their way: Auckland Grammar fall to Sacred Heart in tough contest
Christchurch Boys' High won a thrilling match against St Thomas 61-40.
Tararua District Council to install water meters
Meter installations will begin at the end of this year and will make things 'fairer'.
Survivor of triple-fatal crash on learning to walk with a prosthetic leg
He lost an arm and a leg in a crash that killed three friends.
'Māori are long-term investors' - learning from success and failure working with iwi
Developments with tangata whenua: what spells success - or not?
‘Explosions’ ring out over Palmerston North as multiple cars burn
Fire crews were called to Tremaine Ave at 4am to tackle the blaze.
League player's preventable death prompts coroner's warning of 'run it straight' trend
Tere Livingstone died in 2023 after receiving two head knocks while playing league.
Platinum Diamond leads strong contender trio in Ōtaki feature
Lisa Latta's top pick for Ōtaki is Platinum Diamond.
Watch: Behind the scenes at this year's Smokefreerockquest and Showquest
See performances from talented up-and-coming musicians around the country.
On The Up: 'Pacific's Strongest' - Dannevirke man drags Samoan bus down the road by himself
Jarna Mihaere weighs 165kg, and he needed all of that.
Branciforti targets Cambridge race ahead of Polytrack Championship defence
She'll compete in the Kylie Little Racing 1300 and be ridden by Michael McNab.
New Zealand braces for potential arrival of deadly H5N1 bird flu
In October 2024, H5N1 was found in king penguins on Crozet and Kerguelen islands.
Security expert acknowledges theft risk at radioactive waste site
The facility stores radioactive waste near NZDF assets in Manawatu.
'Lots of frost': NZ braces for sub-zero chill, possible 'heavy rain' before Matariki
Much of the South Island is set to plunge below 0C tonight and tomorrow.
Why Rotorua's First XV victory over Hamilton is one for the ages
King's College celebrated a 23-17 victory over Auckland Grammar, securing the Cooper-Greenbank Cup.