Local Focus: Meet the 90+ master swimmers
At 91, Michael Tunnicliffe is the oldest competitor in the 2023 Masters Swimming Champs.
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‘Dad, please just come out’: Neighbours describe watching the Feilding standoff
Scene examinations are continuing at the house.
Alleged burglar charged after person found with serious injuries
Police found the person seriously injured at a Feilding property.
Schools locked down as armed police descend on Feilding
Two people have been taken into custody.
'It is quite controlled': Meet the Black Falcons
The Black Falcons squadron will soar above Feilding this week.
Manhunt after Feilding woman carjacked, assaulted with machete
The incident came after police tried to stop a driver who earlier rammed an officer's car.
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
A 31-year-old man and a 36-year-old man were taken into custody.
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
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
There are several locations of interest across the region.
Police appeal for information after man chased girl, dog down Feilding street
Anyone who witnessed the incident should call 105.
Feilding floods: Residents urged to place sheet in garden to alert helicopter if they need help
Five people in Feilding were evacuated to a St John's Ambulance hall last night.
More than 60 flights disrupted by technical issue at Wellington Airport
Jet flights are continuing but regional flights are experiencing delays.
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
Retired nurse Jan Wills-Collins points out striking similarities between Covid and polio.
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'
The alleged incident involved a group of boys in a school dormitory in mid-June.
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
Locals are being asked to report suspicious behaviour.
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
A resident nearby described hearing a 'commotion'.
Wairarapa memorial proposed to recognise 'military families of the district'
'If 17th Ruahine can't be recorded here, it can't be recorded anywhere'.
Big read: Phil Nixon on why 'South Taranaki is the centre of the universe'
Mayor Phil Nixon sees a bright future for South Taranaki.
Two injured in crash near Waiouru
SH49 was closed for close to two hours as emergency services assisted the injured.
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
Aviation school reports incidents to police and the CAA.
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
The centre's licence was suspended for three weeks in November following the allegations.
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
The woman never felt like the man was going to use the gun on her.