Quick-thinking ref saved teen from life in a wheelchair
Luckily, referee James Kendrick had experience as volunteer St John first responder.
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Man shot with BB gun, three arrested
Man shot with BB gun in hospital, three men arrested
Speed master at solving cube
Speedcubers solved the Rubik's Cube in lightning speed.
Dog guru trains the trainers
Mark is on a mission to teach dog trainers new tricks. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'I don't want a pet cat or dog, I want bees'
Ten Year old Aria is in the business of bees. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Daycare death report: Staff 'did wonder if he had fallen'
Parents deny Education Ministry's claim of earlier fall ascribed to pathologist.
Death threats for owner of daycare, as second incident revealed
Preschool owner said Ava-Rose was hurt on a slide on her first day.
Police release image of alleged armed robber
Police are asking for help finding a man who robbed a Cash Converters employee.
Te Auraki - the return of three NZDF personnel
Three NZDF personnel returned to their families. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Daycare tragedy: Family demand answers after toddler's death
Police and WorkSafe are investigating after 20-month-old died of a brain bleed.
Guard allegedly poked with dildo, assaulted
Security guard punched in the face while escorting members of a stag do out of building.
One critical after early morning crash in Palmerston North
The injured person was taken to hospital following the collision.
Mayor frustrated by Māori ward 'myths'
Palmerston North Mayor settles Māori ward myths. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Firefighters burn down house to make a point
Firefighters raze home to highlight speed with which fire spreads.
Man busted with Isis videos and child porn given community sentence
Twenty-year-old pleaded guilty to possessing objectionable material.
1000km round-trip rescue: Schoolgirl netballers left stranded by Jetstar
Auckland parents mount overnight drive to rescue the kids from Palmerston North.
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.
Half-way mark: Mayor's agenda for Palmerston North
Palmerston North Mayor's mid-term report. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
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.
Striving to help those with brain injuries
The Stewart Centre has become Strive Rehabilitation Manawatu.
Students win grants towards their study
Two students chosen to receive $15,000 bursary towards studies.
Memorial honours war animals
The animals who went to war and their sacrifices honoured in new memorial.
Local Focus: Ethkick football kicks off
Various ethnic groups 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.
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.
Tribesmen hip-hop dance crew perform
This Tuesday the Te Manawa precinct will come alive for Waitangi Day.
The role we play when keeping children safe
We all have a role to play in making sure children are safe.
You don't have to be paid to make a difference
Meriam Findlay shares her joy of volunteering.