An inquiry, a sacking and the 'keep our mouths shut' email
The Sensible Sentencing Trust says it 'failed dismally' in handling board member's exit.
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'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.
Myrtle rust found in central Whanganui
Myrtle rust has reached Feilding, Hawera and Palmerston North. Now it's in Whanganui.
Night shot of Whanganui architecture highly commended in photography awards
Feilding photographer Heather Hocken wins $500 for her image of architecture at night.
Shoplifter asks judge for prison, says home D with family too stressful
Home detention too much hassle, so she's going to jail
Crashing is all part of training pilots, flight school says
"It is incredibly common all over the world - even with far more experienced pilots."
Your view: Readers get it off their chest
Readers have their say on city apartments; Obama's visit; regional rates; and Maori Party
Flood-zone homeowners told to sell, raise or move
Owners of flood-prone properties may get help to sell, move or raise them - if they want.
Girl not meant to live past first birthday dies at age 11
"Within minutes my son was calling out 'mum, I think Brennagh's dead'."
New varieties displayed at Whanganui flower show
Good quality dahlias, gladioli and other flowers, fruit and vegetables displayed to public
Local Focus: House rotted out from under elderly couple
Seven weeks after moving in, an odious smell began seeping through the home. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Home is where the heart is - for 68 years
John Breton's house was built for his grandparents and will be handed on to his children.
Stevenson, a marathon machine
Two vastly different Whanganui women find their own ways to complete the Honolulu Marathon
Local Focus: Woodville makes its own success
Mad-shoppers welcome in Woodville. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Motorcyclist killed in crash with two cars
The crash happened around 6.25pm on State Highway 1 in the Rangitikei district.
Organised crime: Twelve arrests in Manawatu
Police make 12 arrests after multiple warrants executed in Feilding.
Local Focus: Sensible Sentencing Trust debate gets heated
Politicians go blow-for-blow over law and order. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Sensible Sentencing Trust debate gets heated
Politicians go blow-for-blow over law and order. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Synthetic cannabis use investigated in Feilding man's death
Death of a young man investigated to find out whether it was caused by synthetic cannabis.
Police crack down on alcohol stores
Police are calling on stores that sell alcohol to check a customer's ID if they look young
Watch NZH Local Focus: Feilding drug test controversy
Parents up in arms after drug tests on students. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Rapper's mum nearly survived blaze
PNC's mum was close to the back door but deadly smoke fumes claimed her life.
Macdonald out of prison, playing rugby
Acquitted of Scott Guy's murder, Ewen Macdonald has been spotted playing club rugby.
Killing mirrors Albury-Thomson case
The case of Donella Knox, jailed for four years for the murder of autistic daughter Ruby, mirrors New Zealand's most famous autism death.
Truck rolls in Manawatu
A truck driver has escaped with minor injuries after his vehicle rolled in Manawatu. It happened around 6.30 this morning on Halcombe
New Year's Eve crash victim mourned
Tihioterangi Rei Edgecombe had spent December 31 last year fixing a car when he decided to see how it was running.
Plane in 'trouble' at Manawatu airfield
Emergency services are in attendance at an airfield in Manawatu.
Explosion fear after truck crashes
A truck carrying an estimated 5700 litres of bitumen crashed between Feilding and Halcombe this morning.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Hot laps getting hotter in Feilding
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.