Latest from Manawatu-Whanganui

Siblings ‘devastated’ after property on-sells for $790k profit within 36 days of selling

They alleged the realtors had colluded to on-sell the property for a profit.

‘Run out of stadiums’: Court shortage leaves North Shore kids’ basketball in crisis

About 10,000 fixtures are forced across eight North Shore venues.

Three-term councillor running for mayor

'This is about a new generation of leadership.'

How family violence in Whanganui compares to seven years ago

'I think victims and survivors are reporting more these days.'

‘Deplorable’: Senior lawyer’s behaviour at Christmas party deemed ‘appalling and uncouth’

A tribunal has found the senior lawyer guilty of misconduct for his drunken antics.

‘Could have been different’: Quick response saves school library from fire

The fire was caused by an air ventilation fan.

‘Utterly crazy’: Kiwi show lands TV Bafta nomination

Robyn Malcolm and Diane Taylor's 'After the Party' won nine awards at the NZ TV Awards.

Eruptions, quakes, tsunamis: Barry's journey to policing legend

His contributions include work on the Christchurch earthquake and the Whakaari eruption.

One injured in roundabout crash

A person with moderate injuries was taken to Whanganui Hospital.

Boil water notice for Woodville after rodent droppings found on reservoir rafters

Residents should boil water for drinking, cooking, and brushing teeth.

‘Peace’ for Ngāti Hāua negotiator ahead of signing Deed of Settlement

Ngāti Hāua will sign its Deed of Settlement at Ngāpūwaiwaha Marae in Taumarunui.

Seriously injured person airlifted to Christchurch after Taihape crash

'One person was trapped in the vehicle.'

Marist qualify for Coastal Challenge final after 36-run upset

Connor Rees scored 61, leading Marist to a total of 190-8 in Masterton.

Maadi Regatta power rankings: Who will claim school rowing’s biggest prize?

The Maadi Cup is the pinnacle of secondary school rowing and an icon of NZ college sport.

‘False sense of security’: Eight children drown in one summer

Coroner calls for better supervision around pools, lakes and rivers.

Heating source likely cause of hot tub fire

Firefighters were called to a property in Bulls early on Monday morning.

Whanganui police breath test nearly 10,000 drivers over two days

'Our aim is to prevent tragic incidents on our roads.'

One dead, another critical after two-car Manawatū crash

The state highway was closed for several hours after the crash.