Christine Smith, who is 38 weeks pregnant, went missing from Palmerston North Hospital this afternoon.

The standard Kiwi home is earning more than the average worker makes from their job in seven of the country's 12 districts.

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

The Woodville community is coming together for the sake of an old railway station under threat. And Kiwi Rail seems likely to agree. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

The skeletal remains of a person have been found in bush in the foothills of the Tararua Ranges.

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.

Newly elected Horowhenua mayor Michael Feyen is promising to include the community in decision making. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

Tracey Collis vows to hit the ground running as she steps up the challenge of Tararua District’s new mayor. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

Feral sheep are under threat but Wimbledon farmer Brian Hales is showcasing what these exotic breeds have to offer. Made with funding from NZ on Air

There are concerns for the wellbeing of a Palmerston North woman not seen since Friday.

Police are promising "new information" on the Police Ten 7 show tomorrow night about the disappearance of Levin man Palmira Macdonald.

New Zealand has had an increase in the number of syphilis cases, with a spike in the Midcentral region over the last few weeks. Syphilis

Fire chief calls today's death "real tragedy" but dismayed at lack of smoke alarms.

A man has been charged after allegedly assaulting two people with a chisel in a hospital emergency room.

The mum of one of two hero police officers who helped save the lives of two people when a truck plunged into the Manawatu Gorge praised her son.

The chopper pilot behind yesterday's Manawatu River crash rescue has told of a "bloody great team effort" to save lives.

Officers stayed with truck driver in water for an hour keeping his head above water after dramatic Manawatu Gorge plunge.

Manawatu Police Area Commander Inspector Sarah Stewart thanked the local community after the ordeal.

A tornado left behind a path of destruction after it tore through a Foxton Beach caravan park early this morning.

A dedicated International Education Development Manager has been appointed to lead the charge.

A female pedestrian was fatally struck by a car near Palmerston North tonight.

Up to six motorcyclists were involved in a crash in the Manawatu region this afternoon.

Police in the Manawatu say alcohol-fuelled incidents are ruining family holidays at local camp grounds and they are calling on people to be more responsible.

Part of a Manawatu town was locked down last night as police searched for a man believed to be armed with a weapon.

The incident occurred at Manawatu Prison. Two other staff were injured while disarming the prisoner.

Police are at Manawatu Prison this morning after a bomb scare at the men's jail.

Police are moving into the second phase of a homicide investigation after a man's body was found outside a Manawatu block of units yesterday.

A homicide investigation is underway in Manawatu following the discovery of a body outside a block of units this morning.

A crash involving three vehicles and a horse has left the animal dead and a car trapped under live electrical wires in Horowhenua last night.