Lake Alice patient abused by 'sadistic' psychiatrist seeks justice
Already living with the hurt of being raped and having no-one believe her, a teenage girl was taken to a psychiatric facility and subjected to more sexual trauma.
Government cash for race track upgrade ends up in wrong bank account
Police are investigating after more than $600,000 meant for a new synthetic track in Palmerston North went astray.
Challenge over legal reimbursement
A Manawatū District councillor is questioning why his mayor and deputy sought external legal advice on a complaint, at ratepayers’ expense, when an internal probe was already under way.
Foster dad's 'automaton' defence fails
Jury finds Oranga Tamariki caregiver was in control, not made delirious by alcohol and medication, when he indecently touched girls in his car.
Former SAS soldier chokes woman unconscious
Elite combat training, psychological issues and alcohol abuse make former top soldier a risk to women.
Bulldog to be destroyed after attack
Woman sobs upon hearing Winston must be euthanised after unprovoked attack on man in mobility scooter.
Army's weapons go off in a blaze of glory
Soldiers have unleashed the full might of their weaponry, showing off their ability to defend and support the nation in the midst of Covid-19's Operation Protect.
Covid-19 theme impresses judges
Levin East School reigned supreme at this year’s Manawatū Showquest competition.
Manukura Red tighten grip on top-four spot
Manukura Red battled past fellow club side Manukura Black to strengthen their grip on a spot on the top four.
Intersection works continue at Esplanade
Motorists are being advised to avoid Park Rd outside the Esplanade during road works.
It is survival of the fittest for Manawatu's NPC players
Manawatū's Turbos are being readied for full-time training and yet the final squad will hinge on who survives the last four weeks of club rugby.
Front up and play the game
Win, lose or sore, sport comes with scrutiny, and professional athletes need to accept this.
Memory Lane: The circus of family fun
On the occasion of the visit of a travelling circus to a small provincial town, the juveniles of the surrounding country were agog with excitement at the large posters and gorgeous procession.
Biological advantages beyond scope of competition rules
Transgender athletes must take possibly harmful drugs to be able to compete, and then by competing undermine equality of opportunity for others.
Old letters a window to the past
Once, those eagerly-awaited, newsy pieces of paper were the only links between immigrant New Zealanders and relatives they had left behind.