1000km round-trip rescue: Schoolgirl netballers left stranded by Jetstar
Auckland parents mount overnight drive to rescue the kids from Palmerston North.
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Woman found dead in New Plymouth school's playground
A woman has been found dead in a school playground.
Night shot of Whanganui architecture highly commended in photography awards
Feilding photographer Heather Hocken wins $500 for her image of architecture at night.
Self-styled paedophile hunter: Facebook vigilante faces charges
A man is facing charges for posts he has made online accusing people of paedophilia.
School hacked, 'disturbing' emails sent to pupils
The school has suspended all email accounts while it investigates the hack.
Local Focus: New JP offers help in Malayalam
Malayalam is spoken by 38 million people. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Bird strike forces plane to divert to Palm Nth
Plane repaired in Palmerston North, arrives Auckland two hours late.
Nga Tawa claims regional debating title
Nga Tawa defeated Palmerston North Girls High School in the CNI Regional Debating Final
Easiest way to get married hits Kiwi city
The hottest new wedding trend, the pop-up wedding, is on its way to Whanganui.
Double whack: Injured by careless driver then $2500 for treatment
Being hit by a "careless driver" was only the beginning for a Whanganui victim
Dehydration woes at Horse of the Year
At least 12 horses at a national equestrian event have become ill from dehydration.
Local Focus: The mayor's agenda for Palmerston North
Palmerston North Mayor's mid-term report. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Saddle Rd reopened after truck crash, further smashes in Hawke's Bay
There have been a number of crashes in Hawke's Bay this afternoon.
Free fees: Student numbers jump in Waikato, Napier and Nelson but flat overall
Only two polytechnics report significantly more students this year despite free fees.
Kiwi teen fighting cancer never seen in kids before
Brave Jacob Pringle, 14, is in the fight of his life. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Army banned from letting school kids handle guns
Draft guidelines issued after army let primary school kids handle guns last year.
High winds keep chopper from joining search for hunter
A helicopter cannot get into the area as winds of 135km/h have been reported.
Plastic perhaps not so fantastic
Plastic has many uses - but have we made too much and what can we do about it?
Local Focus: Ethkick football kicks off
Various ethnic groups battle it out on the soccer field. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Ethkick kick off
Ethnic groups in Palmy battle it out on the soccer field. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
MP's husband, son charged with animal cruelty
Husband and son of Taranaki-King Country MP Barbara Kuriger charged with animal cruelty.
MAFS star Angel Heron rallies search crew for missing Bulls man Kevin Hartley
"We have a wee hole in our hearts without him and need to bring Kevin home."
Premature baby's care: MidCentral DHB slammed
The MidCentral DHB has been ordered to apologise to a family over a baby's care.
Local Focus: Taking the Bulls Bag by the horns
Goodbye to plastic bags and hello to the Bull Bag. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
School feeds body and soul for $4 a day
Educationalist David Hood says Tai Wānanga shows what all schools need to do.
Man denies raping, robbing elderly woman
Man accused of robbing the same woman twice, raping her the second time, denies charges.
Fire crews battle huge blaze at scrap metal yard
Fire crews are fighting a large blaze at a scrap metal yard in Palmerston North.
Local Focus: The road to paying it forward
Hospice helps man who helps a woman who helps a hospice. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Maori sheep and beef farms in running
The Atihau-Whanganui and Morikau incorporations each have a finalist in farm awards.
Families flock to Turakina for Scots-style fun
Scottish sports and culture attract about 1500 to highland games at Turakina