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Ohakea residents have blood tested for toxic substance from firefighting foam.
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MS woman conquers peak: 'Go mum!'
Tracey Hall's inspiring uphill battle with MS. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Climbing Whariti Peak to knock MS off
Tracey Hall's moving climb. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Race-fixing scandal: Kiwis can still punt
Races and punting still on despite police probe into NZ harness racing
Local Focus: Young widow's tale with no will and no money
Amanda Wilton-Skinner wants to remind people to make a will. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Hawke's Bay speed blitzes Heartland Hurricanes in second half
Hawke's Bay find their groove to score 36 points in the second half.
Stowers saves the day
Wanganui Samoa still alive in High Commissioners Cup after last minute victory
Aucklanders' objections to new fuel tax
Results mark a drop in support given survey done before tax introduced.
Kidnapper raped stranger to anger ex-partner
Robert Allen Mair will remain in prison until he is considered safe to release.
Kiwi soldier who died in 1965 finally buried at home
Terry Healey died in Singapore, now his body has finally been laid to rest at home.
Local Focus: Feilding's world class museum
Take a tour of historic rural Manawatū. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Feilding's world class museum
Take a tour of historic rural Manawatū. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Nothing to fear, say police, in wake of fatal gang shooting in Whanganui
Police have launched a homicide investigation after a fatal gang shooting
Local Focus: Big brass changing lives
Big brass band teaches kids more than just music. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Steven Adams opens new community basketball court
OKC Thunder big man in attendance as Palmerston North gets a new facility.
Person critically injured serious in Manawatu crash
Police are attending a serious crash involving two cars.
Slow road to recovery for Feilding teen with spinal injuries
Jacob Fifita-Tovo, 15, was flown to hospital on July 22 after suffering a spinal injury.
Local Focus: Teachers strike on the streets of Palmerston North
Palmerston North teachers hit the streets to strike. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Teachers strike on the streets of Palmerston North
Palmerston North teachers hit the streets to strike. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Consumer confidence strong in Palmerston North
Business confidence down but spending is up across NZ. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Threats against Don Brash speaking event revealed
The former National Party leader was due to speak to students this morning.
Brash speaking ban: Massey vice chancellor stands firm
University's call adds fuel to free speech debate in New Zealand.
One seriously hurt after car goes down hill in Feilding
Emergency crews are at the scene of a car crash on Halcombe Rd, in Feilding.
History seen through the trees
Using geocaching to discover the history of Wildbore. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Two dead after car and train collide
Initial reports suggest three people have been injured.
Chance to see animated flyover of new route through gorge
Great progress on new road, NZTA says.
Can Wanganui prosper without their champion hookers?
Unique experience with three 40 minute games in Taihape this afternoon.
Metro colts favourites to nail their third trophy of the season
Metro favourites for Saturday's final as they bid to complete triple crown
Local Focus: 'It's better to show your dead face than come home alive'
Indian man in last ditch attempt to stay in Palmerston North. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Missing Palmerston North man found safe - police
A Palmerston North man reported missing last night has been found safe and well.
Police search for man on run, public warned
Public warned as police search for man on the run after Himatangi Beach altercation.
Pirates and Ruapehu to battle for rugby glory
The Tasman Tanning Premier Wanganui Rugby Championship final is tomorrow at Cooks Gardens.
Strawberry fields forever - even in winter
NZ test shows a winter strawberry industry is possible. Made with funding from NZ On Air.