Merania Karauria
Editor, Manawatū Guardian
Merania is editor of the Manawatū Guardian
We are your advocate, Aotearoa. Uncovering stories that matter, asking hard-hitting questions of those in power, live-blogging sport events, monitoring the highs and lows of the NZX and providing Premium expert opinion and analysis. Bringing you distinctive, quality journalism and breaking news from across New Zealand and around the world. With specialists working together to create indepth reads, engaging video, and unmissable podcasts.
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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.
Watch: Is this NZ's most devoted Christmas fan?
Meet the woman who's already excited about Christmas. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch: Protesters pull down fences at defence industry meeting
Battle lines drawn at Defence Industry Association Forum. Made with funding from NZ On Air
History seen through the trees
Using geocaching to discover the history of Wildbore. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Exclusive five-star hotel for bugs
See the difference between a male and female wētā. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
From injury and illness to the Invictus Games
Invictus competitors share what the games is all about. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Dog guru trains the trainers
Mark is on a mission to teach dog trainers new tricks. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Harry and Meghan's big day covers for surprise wedding
Village gathered for royal wedding gets a surprise. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Te Auraki - the return of three NZDF personnel
Three NZDF personnel returned to their families. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Woman jailed for torching farmhouse
Ekatahuna farmhouse gutted by fire after farmer evicted Toni Wilton and her daughter.
Shot man remanded in custody again
Lawyer voices concern about the time being taken to prepare papers for the case.
Artist's tiny project boldly ventures into space
Wanganui artist Julian Priest will watch his satellite being launched into orbit from Cape Canaveral at 10.41pm on Sunday.
New water source for Raetihi
The Ministry of Health has given the all clear for Raetihi residents to use water from a new source after the town's supply was contaminated by spilled diesel.
Toxic water to stay through to 2014
It could be next year before Raetihi's drinking water is safe again, after a major contamination scare.