Palmerston North will host biggest wind farm
1:51 PM Mercury will fast-track the second stage of recently-started Turitea wind farm in Manawatū.
Spontaneous combustion causes fire
Barren banks and trail of logs are all that remain of a roadside fire that closed part of the road overnight.
Huia Chiefs in good form
Manawatū club softball dominated by one-sided results; clash between Huia and Kingswood closest of the round.
Live science show ready to explode
The Nanogirl Live Bring on the Noise show will take place at the Regent on Broadway, captivating the crowd with the latest in science-related fun.
Strong spirit of remembrance
People from all walks of life have come together to recognise an important military commemoration in Palmerston North.
Driver charged with causing crash keeps name secret
Jeanette Mary Gibbs was the woman killed in a Whanganui crash on Saturday night.
Missing man 'ripped off in drug deal'
Police focused on mate when the obvious suspects were drug dealers, lawyer says.
Council warns councillor's company
A regional councillor already hauled before the courts by his own council is in more hot water as his company is issued more abatement notices.
Landlord remembered at charity dinner
Palmerston North gym business celebrates success raising $12,000 for melanoma trust.
10,000 chickens killed in fire
Blaze tears through poultry shed near Whanganui, leaving business owners in shock at the loss.
Open homes for hospice care
Arohanui Hospice's biggest biennial event, the Hearts and Homes tour, has again been declared a resounding success.
Camping tale for kids' book sequel
Author Kaye Arnott says the storyline is inspired by her experiences camping with her family at Whitianga, where they got flooded.
Farm sales drying up
Number of farms sold continues to drop as farmers come to grips with compliance laws, freshwater proposals and frugal banks.
More woe for SH4
Already damaged by a large slip, State Highway 4 is now closed near Whanganui after two truck crashed.
Candidate selection begins
The first Labour Party candidate for the general election next year will be chosen in Whanganui this weekend
Weaving wonders on display
Artist Corrinne Larkins worked on her taniwha creation for a year before it went on display.
Immobilise the police pursuit
Let's cut through the debate about whether police should engage in high speed chases and make cars harder to steal.
'Straight Forward' straight backward
Convoluted, confusing, almost chaotic drama is not as simple as it sounds.
Peaking at the right time
It all went bung for the All Blacks after they plastered the supposed threat, Ireland.
Between a rock and Hong Kong
Moral high ground of free speech easily eroded by revenue stream of international students.
Time for fresh ABs coaching regime
We need a mastermind who can concoct a game plan to to combat northern hemisphere stranglers instead of our men lining up as sitting ducks.
The little theatre that could
They've been treading its boards for 45 years. It's the equivalent of 900 human years, they tell us.
You said what?
The teacher was telling the class a story about a king who turned orange. I knew where this was going.
Review: Manawatū Sinfonia
The programme was significantly a showcase for the conductor and violin soloist Martin Riseley.
Children of little Poland
The story is woven into folklore, retold as each anniversary comes up: how 733 Polish children ended up in rural New Zealand.
Best royal interview yet
While they didn't bare their souls, Harry and Meghan: An African Journey did see the couple open up more than ever.
