Home detention too much hassle, so she's going to jail

"It is incredibly common all over the world - even with far more experienced pilots."

Readers have their say on city apartments; Obama's visit; regional rates; and Maori Party

Owners of flood-prone properties may get help to sell, move or raise them - if they want.

"Within minutes my son was calling out 'mum, I think Brennagh's dead'."

Good quality dahlias, gladioli and other flowers, fruit and vegetables displayed to public

Seven weeks after moving in, an odious smell began seeping through the home. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

John Breton's house was built for his grandparents and will be handed on to his children.

Two vastly different Whanganui women find their own ways to complete the Honolulu Marathon

Police make 12 arrests after multiple warrants executed in Feilding.

Politicians go blow-for-blow over law and order. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Politicians go blow-for-blow over law and order. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Death of a young man investigated to find out whether it was caused by synthetic cannabis.

Police are calling on stores that sell alcohol to check a customer's ID if they look young

A decomposing body has been found at a Feilding home.

Parents up in arms after drug tests on students. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

PNC's mum was close to the back door but deadly smoke fumes claimed her life.

The road is expected to be closed until at least 6.30pm.

A truck driver has escaped with minor injuries after his vehicle rolled in Manawatu. It happened around 6.30 this morning on Halcombe

Tihioterangi Rei Edgecombe had spent December 31 last year fixing a car when he decided to see how it was running.

Emergency services are in attendance at an airfield in Manawatu.

A truck carrying an estimated 5700 litres of bitumen crashed between Feilding and Halcombe this morning.

Motorsport fans rejoice, a new attraction at Feilding's Manfield Racetrack, gets you as close as possible to the world of a professional race car driver. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Motorsport fans rejoice, a new attraction at Feilding's Manfield Racetrack, gets you as close as possible to the world of a professional race car driver. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A house fire in Manawatu is being treated as suspicious.

There was no wrongdoing in the death of a soldier injured in a rugby league match, a coroner has found.

The annual race is encouraging high school students to take on engineering as a subject. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

A man fined for giving police a false tip on the Scott Guy murder case five years ago was back in court today on other charges.

A high school rugby coach has been warned by police for his behaviour during a rugby game which ended in a mass brawl involving students and adults alike.