4.3 quake hits near Palmerston North
The quake jolted the lower North Island and was felt as far away as Auckland.
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Sick girl's cat taken away with rubbish returns 18 months later
Nine-year-old Ashlynn cried every night when Chesh went missing while she was in hospital.
College sport: Nga Tawa
Sport Whanganui college sport review focuses on Nga Tawa School in Marton.
Tiny house dream in tatters: Builder disappears with $40k
Liza and Shanon Casson say owning their dream home is no longer a reality.
34,500 new homes planned for South Auckland
Drury and Pukekohe to grow by more than the population of Palmerston North.
Fraud accused racing team owner's frozen Kiwi assets revealed
Michael Chua was living in NZ while wanted in Malaysia for an alleged $26.5m fraud.
Flooding risk for Canterbury, Otago; scattered showers for North Island
Canterbury and Otago are set to be battered with 70mm of rain over the next 24 hours.
Greenhouse: Tenant leaves cannabis plants on table during open home
Anthony Murrell had several plants growing in the lounge during open home, agent says.
Proceedings issued against firms behind Taihape Area School
They were issued in 2014 and two Whanganui companies are among them
$26m fraud suspect found living a life of luxury in NZ
The alleged fraud included bribes for a major power plant project in Malaysia.
Hole in his heart: Four major surgeries, and he's only 10
Connor Williams' fight started the moment he was born.
The food show for the food industry
NZ's largest specialist food distributor goes on tour. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: The food show for the food industry
NZ's largest distributor goes on tour. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Yolkers crack the big time
New Zealand's Yolk Ferns have been crowned world champions at egg throwing.
Locals show support for refugees
Big increase in locals at Refugee Day celebration. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Whanganui's dark, cold, isolated, risky bus shelter is a heritage building we don't need
NZ's most out-of-the-way, antiquated, rundown and least attractive inter-city bus station.
Owner fined and disqualified for neglecting pony
Poncho the pony's feet were so sore that he could barely move to his food or water.
Gift of life: Surgeon's organ donations saved lives
More organ donors are needed, but what's involved? One family tells of going through it.
Hero dog back home from pound after escaping injury in horrific crash
Pat has been chowing down on dog rolls and giving "lots of cuddles" after his ordeal.
Truck and car crash blocks road near Palmerston North
The crash happened at an intersection on State Highway 3.
Horror crash: Hurt driver's dog kept her warm for 3 days
Kerry Jordan's dog kept her warm and barked to attract the attention of her rescuers.
Rugby: Poor decision-making costs Metro
St Johns Club Whanganui Metro slip to fifth on the Manawatu Colts division rugby table.
Indefinite jail for decades of 'dehumanising' rapes
The charges against Richard Apperley date back to offending beginning in the 1990s.
The D-Day invasion: How a Kiwi led the way
This week marks the 75th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy.
Wanderers wallop Massey; Napier Marist hanging tough
Ascendancy in Fed League means Wanderers and Napier Marist heading for juicy derby match.
Grandmother called cops before grandson killed in police chase
Grieving grandmother of 15-year-old says she was the one who called police.
Equestrian, partner face sex charges against young girls
EXCLUSIVE: Sex charges laid after Cambridge woman allegedly groomed girls for partner.
Local Focus: Curtain hacks for a warmer winter
Winter is coming but this Whanganui eco-expert knows how to bring out the best in your curtains. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Kakapo chick receives pioneering brain surgery
Lump on kakapo chick's head was caused by failure of skull bones to fuse before hatching.
Lucky ones: Why surviving cancer in NZ is a lottery
Emma Russell talks to researchers and patients about what needs to change.
Local Focus: New lights, new bridge, new glowing path of rocks
Colourful bridges connect Massey Uni to Palmy downtown. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Lundy appeal focuses on brain tissue
The Supreme Court reserves its decision after hearing arguments this morning.
Eleven guns stolen: police confirm door station left open
Police inadvertently left the police station's back door open, Deputy Commisioner says.
Biggs vs Auret battle again for Extreme Challenge title
Auckland driver holds off his Whanganui rival to add challenge crown to national title.