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Thieves brave 220k volts for copper
Brazen but brainless thieves have risked their lives by breaking into a Manawatu wind farm switch yard in an apparent attempt to steal copper wire.
Earthquake hits Palmerston North
An earthquake has been felt in Palmerston North and other parts of the Manawatu as well as in northern Wairarapa and southern Hawkes Bay.
Rugby: Canterbury just sneak home
Manawatu looked good for much of their ITM Cup match last night, but it was Canterbury who finished stronger.
Army battling youth drinking culture
Thirty-four soldiers from just one army base have faced drinking-related court charges in the first six months of this year.
Praise for way surviving pilot landed plane unhurt
An international flying student did an "exceptional job" landing unhurt with a dead engine and missing a wheel after a fatal mid-air collision.
Parents at a loss over son's murder
The parents of murdered Manawatu dairy farmer Scott Guy say they are at a loss to understand why their son was killed, and have appealed to the public to come forward with any information they might have about the shooting.
Man found dead in Feilding driveway
Police are treating the death of a man in Feilding as suspicious after his body was found in the Manawatu town this morning.
Tuberculosis case linked to 2006 school outbreak
A new case of tuberculosis at Palmerston North Boys' High School is believed to be related to a previous outbreak.
Tearful woman recounts fatal fall
A witness to a bridge-swinging event where an 18-year-old student fell to her death broke down in tears while giving evidence in court today.
McGregor murder accused appears in court
A 42-year-old Feilding man entered no plea in court today after last night being charged with the murder of Wanganui woman Marice McGregor.