Rural practices are not often the first choice for young vets.

There have been several incidents where Z-nails have popped tyres along state highways.

OPINION: I wash my recycling like it is going back in the cupboard.

It is thought the piece depicts the Manawatū River and the Ruahine and Tararua Ranges.

The accused was arrested in Shannon today and is due to appear in court tomorrow.

Victim's obituary described him as a kind soul with a wonderfully cheeky sense of humour.

Te Whatu Ora will not discuss how much this costs.

Police received reports a man had been shot. He later died from his injuries.

A helicopter had to winch the patient out.

Waikato connections strong at Cycling New Zealand Criterium Nationals.

The Manawatū restaurant operated for less than two years before going into liquidation.

Stuart Schwartz won the competition to name Palmerston North Central Library's cat.

A scene examination is being completed today at the Coromandel Court address.

He says he took the gun off someone else because he was 'concerned about public safety'.

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The Rural Life exhibition runs until February 28 at the Coach House Museum in Feilding.

Forecasters give an outlook for another Kiwi summer's day.

Two people have been charged over a violent gang brawl that preceded Hori Gage's murder.

“Little wins on behalf of real people" drove New Year Honours recipient.

Dairy owner on injured worker: "Time is healing his pain. But he’s not back to normal."

Almost two years ago, two drowned in the Manawatū River. Days later, another two died.

So far 1600 tickets have sold for Saturday’s one-day game and 2000 for the Twenty20.

The female pedestrian was dragged by the car for a short distance.

The review follows a judge's decision ordering Vanderkolk to pay costs for a court case.

While the Labour MP is now in Opposition, the year has also had positives.

The restored Bunnythorpe War Memorial was unveiled on December 9.

Uni wants to sell or lease nearly all of the Albany campus it has occupied for 30 years.

It is not known whether the defendant was the driver or another passenger.

The teen suffered non-life-threatening injuries, police said.

Two of Dibble's pieces among range of art purchased by MTG Foundation over the years.