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NZ's largest distributor goes on tour. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
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Yolkers crack the big time
New Zealand's Yolk Ferns have been crowned world champions at egg throwing.
Locals show support for refugees
Big increase in locals at Refugee Day celebration. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Whanganui's dark, cold, isolated, risky bus shelter is a heritage building we don't need
NZ's most out-of-the-way, antiquated, rundown and least attractive inter-city bus station.
Owner fined and disqualified for neglecting pony
Poncho the pony's feet were so sore that he could barely move to his food or water.
Gift of life: Surgeon's organ donations saved lives
More organ donors are needed, but what's involved? One family tells of going through it.
Hero dog back home from pound after escaping injury in horrific crash
Pat has been chowing down on dog rolls and giving "lots of cuddles" after his ordeal.
Truck and car crash blocks road near Palmerston North
The crash happened at an intersection on State Highway 3.
Horror crash: Hurt driver's dog kept her warm for 3 days
Kerry Jordan's dog kept her warm and barked to attract the attention of her rescuers.
Rugby: Poor decision-making costs Metro
St Johns Club Whanganui Metro slip to fifth on the Manawatu Colts division rugby table.
Indefinite jail for decades of 'dehumanising' rapes
The charges against Richard Apperley date back to offending beginning in the 1990s.
The D-Day invasion: How a Kiwi led the way
This week marks the 75th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy.
Wanderers wallop Massey; Napier Marist hanging tough
Ascendancy in Fed League means Wanderers and Napier Marist heading for juicy derby match.
Grandmother called cops before grandson killed in police chase
Grieving grandmother of 15-year-old says she was the one who called police.
Equestrian, partner face sex charges against young girls
EXCLUSIVE: Sex charges laid after Cambridge woman allegedly groomed girls for partner.
Local Focus: Curtain hacks for a warmer winter
Winter is coming but this Whanganui eco-expert knows how to bring out the best in your curtains. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Kakapo chick receives pioneering brain surgery
Lump on kakapo chick's head was caused by failure of skull bones to fuse before hatching.
Lucky ones: Why surviving cancer in NZ is a lottery
Emma Russell talks to researchers and patients about what needs to change.
Local Focus: New lights, new bridge, new glowing path of rocks
Colourful bridges connect Massey Uni to Palmy downtown. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Lundy appeal focuses on brain tissue
The Supreme Court reserves its decision after hearing arguments this morning.
Eleven guns stolen: police confirm door station left open
Police inadvertently left the police station's back door open, Deputy Commisioner says.
Biggs vs Auret battle again for Extreme Challenge title
Auckland driver holds off his Whanganui rival to add challenge crown to national title.
11 firearms stolen from police station still missing
Eleven guns allegedly stolen from a police station are still missing
Man in court for alleged gun theft
A man has appeared in court on charges related to the theft of guns from a police station.
Police station gun theft: Man appears in court - firearms not found
A man was arrested without incident in the early hours of this morning.
Man on the run after firearms stolen from police station
The guns were being used in an exhibit at the station or were to be destroyed.
'Hard and sharp': Earthquake jolts lower North Island
The 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck southwest of Dannevirke at 4.35am.
Couple's 'freakish' garden produces mammoth kūmara, cricket ball-sized strawberries
Crops include 9-feet sunflowers and strawberries the size of cricket balls.
'Dirty, filthy environment': Further allegations about mental-health ward
"I wouldn't want my children to go there. I wouldn't put my dog in there."
Viewpoint NZ: Where are the best jobs - Wanaka vs Queenstown
Video news from around the regions, made with funding from NZ On Air.
One person killed in crash near Palmerston North
Emergency services were called to a single-vehicle crash on Bainesse Rd about 8.10pm.
Council flats 'setting the standard' for social housing
First new social housing development in 30 years. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: New look council flats unveiled
Palmerston North City's first social housing development in 30 years. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Man arrested after gun stand-off in Palmerston North
Tear gas was used in Palmerston North after man with gun refused to surrender, police say.