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![Driver sacked for writing the f-word on recycling bins wins $39,000 payout](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Driver sacked for writing the f-word on recycling bins wins $39,000 payout
A sticky situation led to employee's rubbish language
![Sawn-off shotgun and rifle seized in vehicle stop in Feilding](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Sawn-off shotgun and rifle seized in vehicle stop in Feilding
A 31-year-old man and a 36-year-old man were taken into custody.
![Settlers Day organisers pull the plug on planned event](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Settlers Day organisers pull the plug on planned event
Organisers of the European Settlers Day event on Waitangi Day pull the plug.
![Pilot critical after plane crashes into trees near airport](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Pilot critical after plane crashes into trees near airport
Glider pilot has lucky escape after plane towing glider crashes across road from airport.
![Two high-risk locations identified in Wellington region, people urged to isolate immediately](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Two high-risk locations identified in Wellington region, people urged to isolate immediately
There are several locations of interest across the region.
![Police appeal for information after man chased girl, dog down Feilding street](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Police appeal for information after man chased girl, dog down Feilding street
Anyone who witnessed the incident should call 105.
![Rangitīkei flooding fears ease, Pipiriki Raetihi Rd closed by mud](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Rangitīkei flooding fears ease, Pipiriki Raetihi Rd closed by mud
Heavy rain caused some issues around the region on Monday night.
![Polio survivor urges people to learn from history and get jab](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Polio survivor urges people to learn from history and get jab
Retired nurse Jan Wills-Collins points out striking similarities between Covid and polio.
![Killed soldier's dad: Kiwis showed Afghanistan 'glimpse of freedom'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Killed soldier's dad: Kiwis showed Afghanistan 'glimpse of freedom'
Dad of first Kiwi soldier killed in Afghanistan has a message for those who served there.
![Students excluded after alleged 'inappropriate sexual behaviour'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Students excluded after alleged 'inappropriate sexual behaviour'
The alleged incident involved a group of boys in a school dormitory in mid-June.
![Have you seen this man?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Have you seen this man?
Shayden Hikaka-Beattie has links to the Manawatū and South Taranaki areas.
![Driver at large after allegedly pointing firearm and stealing car](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Driver at large after allegedly pointing firearm and stealing car
Locals are being asked to report suspicious behaviour.
![Local Focus: Feilding jazzed up for holiday weekend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Local Focus: Feilding jazzed up for holiday weekend
Manawatū Jazz Festival's generous programme. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
![Person hospitalised after being shot in the foot in Feilding](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Person hospitalised after being shot in the foot in Feilding
A resident nearby described hearing a 'commotion'.
![Wairarapa memorial proposed to recognise 'military families of the district'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Wairarapa memorial proposed to recognise 'military families of the district'
'If 17th Ruahine can't be recorded here, it can't be recorded anywhere'.
![Mouldy food allegations at childcare centre](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Mouldy food allegations at childcare centre
Health officials are investigating the Pitter Patter Education Centre in Feilding.
![Pilots complain of laser lights targeting night flights](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Pilots complain of laser lights targeting night flights
Aviation school reports incidents to police and the CAA.
![Earthquake rattles windows in Lower North Island](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Earthquake rattles windows in Lower North Island
GeoNet reported the quake was magnitude 4.1, hitting 30km northwest of Levin.
![Ministry's process stifled childcare centre abuse complaints: teacher](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Ministry's process stifled childcare centre abuse complaints: teacher
The centre's licence was suspended for three weeks in November following the allegations.
![Magnitude 4.2 quake felt in Wellington](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Magnitude 4.2 quake felt in Wellington
A small earthquake was felt in the Lower North Island on Friday morning.
!['I just need a car': Foxton woman's carjacking horror by armed man](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'I just need a car': Foxton woman's carjacking horror by armed man
The woman never felt like the man was going to use the gun on her.
![Feilding childcare centre to reopen but investigation continues](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Feilding childcare centre to reopen but investigation continues
The centre's owner has agreed to stay away from the site, ministry says.
![Kids allegedly locked in rooms, smacked, fed mouldy food: Daycare centre probed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Kids allegedly locked in rooms, smacked, fed mouldy food: Daycare centre probed
Parents say children were locked in rooms, smacked, and fed mouldy bread.
![Family heartbreak: Young sisters diagnosed with same cancer months apart](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Family heartbreak: Young sisters diagnosed with same cancer months apart
The diagnosis follows one of the pair's daughter's own childhood battle with cancer.
![Local Focus: The most unusual place to go for leaks and asparagus](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Local Focus: The most unusual place to go for leaks and asparagus
"We sell a lot of asparagus", radiator mechanic says. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
!['Gone in five minutes': shop owner devastated after blaze](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'Gone in five minutes': shop owner devastated after blaze
Barry Daily said business had been booming before the fire hit.
![Communities split over free school lunches](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?