Railbridge crash closes highway
A truck has become stuck under a rail overbridge on SH1 near Marton.
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Kiwi FMX champ Levi Sherwood is the first in the world to land a no hander double backflip
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Paul McKenna has worked hard all his life. Made with finding from NZ On Air.
NZ set for wet, cold Sunday
Showers will keep most of the country wet today, with snow expected in Canterbury.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Code Purple
Firefighters fighting heart attacks too. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Man of steel: How did he survive being dragged behind ute?
Boss Pomare was run over by a ute and dragged 100 metres. This is his story of survival.
Parents horrified after feeding kids dog treats
Notices go up at preschools and kindies after kids dine out on Scooby Doo dog snacks.
Police rush to two crashes - one dead
One person has died after two single-vehicle accidents.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Labour promises $3 million for Whanganui port infrastructure
Whanganui is a key battleground. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Labour promises $3 million for Whanganui port infrastructure
The electorate is a key battleground
Life-saving firefighters treated for stress
A remodelled support system for firefighters follows a rise in calls to medical events.
Watch NZH Local Focus: School makes food for local supermarket
It is a real life lesson in sales. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Eye strain hits almost half of students
Almost half of tertiary students are suffering screen-related headaches and eye problems.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Whanganui early learning service's costs to rise
Vetting will now cost you. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Whanganui learning organisations costs to go up
Costs of police checking to rise
Watch NZH Local Focus: Petition too late to stop pensioner housing sale
A petition was presented to the mayor of Horowhenua. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Nausea, headaches after aerial spraying
Aramoho residents say Council did not give enough warning about weed spraying.
The NZ region with the hottest economy
ASB's latest Regional Economic Scoreboard shows Auckland is struggling to keep up.
Watch NZH Local Focus: I've got nothing to hide - birthday mum speaks out
Toni Barnett says she's been unfairly treated - Made with funding from NZ On Air
Manawatu Gorge road reopening delayed
An unsafe retaining wall has pushed out the Manawatu Gorge reopening date.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Sold! Horowhenua's pensioner housing gone
But the council won't say who the buyer is - yet. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Levin residents continue to fight for dump closure
They don't like the smell. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Brrrrrr! Cold snap hits the north of NZ
A northwester warmed parts of the south, as those in the upper North Island shiver.
DHBs miss five of six ministry targets
The latest Ministry of Health targets are a mixed bag this quarter.
Man dead in Horowhenua house fire
Fire crews did not realise the man had died until after the fire was extinguished.
Cars rescued as snow closes Desert Road
Cars stuck in snow have been removed but the highway is closed in the icy weather.
Three charged over dairy robbery
A group of people allegedly assaulted a staff member and stole cash and cigarettes.
Lothario arrested after year on the run
An elderly man accused of swindling several old ladies has been arrested.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Mean girls won't spoil Gabi's birthday
She has supporters from all over the world. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Palmerston North petrol station targeted by sunglass-wearing armed robber for cigarettes
Man wearing sunnies in a late-night petrol station robbery.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Business helps fill nationwide physio shortage
They're recruiting travelling physios. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Councillors defend $2 million Foxton facelift
It follows criticism from ratepayers about a lack of consultation on the plans