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'Do-not-resuscitate' order stuns son
A hospital emergency department is being investigated after a doctor filled out a "do not resuscitate" order, allegedly without consent.
Falling crossbar crushes boy's face
A mother is calling for a city council to take action after a falling football goal crossbar broke all but one bone in her son's face.
Boy racer hits woman
A gathering ended with near-tragedy when a vehicle ploughed into a crowd on a remote rural road outside re-elected Manawatu district mayor Ian McKelvie's property.
NZ set for warmer than usual weather - NIWA
NIWA's latest seasonal outlook predicts temperatures in all regions are likely to be above average from October to December.
Storm cuts power to North Island homes
Hundreds of North Island homes have been hit by power cuts as high winds continue to lash regions still reeling from the weekend's storm.
Rugby: Internationals return to boost provincial hopes
No less than 18 All Blacks are about to start filtering back into the national provincial championship.
Scott Guy inquiry focuses on Invercargill visit
Police investigating the killing of Manawatu farmer Scott Guy have moved the focus of their investigation to Invercargill.
Rugby: BoP impress with fine win
Bay of Plenty defied trying conditions to outgun Manawatu last night.
Clean up begins after flooding
The heavy rain that caused slips and surface flooding in the lower North Island is expected to stop this afternoon but many roads in the area are still closed.