Second chance for basher

12:00pm As an argument over rent turned violent, a woman fought back – grabbing her boyfriend's testicles.

Iwi reps miss meeting on toxicity

12:00pm A meeting of the board that oversees Lake Horowhenua was postponed for lack of attendance less than a week after it was revealed that drinking water from the lake had the potential to kill.

Rules to protect view challenged

12:00pm Rules designed to stop houses spoiling the view of an Aokautere ridgeline from the Turitea Valley are being challenged by Palmerston North developer Brian Green Properties.

Fish ladders installed

12:00pm Native fish will be able to get around a lot easier after Horizons Regional Council installed 10 fibreglass fish ladders and two ropes near Eketahuna, Woodville Shannon and Foxton.