Manawatu
Manawatu Gorge to remain closed for three weeks
Multiple slips will keep the Manawatu Gorge closed for three weeks but it remains unclear what caused them, the Transport Agency says.
Spray and pray 'just asking for an environmental disaster'
A new intensive farming practice in the Rangitikei known as spray and pray is an environmental disaster waiting to happen, according to Fish and Game.
Water Fools? - Spray and pray
In the Rangitikei, it is known coloquially as 'spray and pray' - a new practice of un-monitored, intensive farming, stripping land of pasture and grazing stock in mobs. Video
Palmerston North in a few words
Palmerston North was called bleak and dreary in Australian media after the death of John Clarke. Here's what you think. Audio
Manslaughter sentence reduced after clerical error
A man who beat his girlfriend to death in Palmerston North and later admitted her manslaughter has had two months reduced from his sentence.
As it happened: River continues to flow into Edgecumbe
As the Rangitāiki River continues to flow into Edgecumbe, the PM says residents will need ongoing support for some time. See how the day's events have unfolded with RNZ's live blog.
Edgecumbe flooding: what you need to know
The Rangitāiki River has burst its banks, forcing the evacuation of almost the entire town of Edgecumbe. Here is what you need to know.
Whanganui evacuations: 'I didn't want to see him get hammered'
John Churton's old business badly flooded in 2015. When authorities told hundreds of people to clear out, naturally he went to help out the "new fellow". Video, Audio
Wild weather heads south
Waikato, Auckland and north Whanganui are through the back end of a major weather event, while Coromandel, Bay of Plenty and Great Barrier are about to get hammered, MetService says. Audio
Hundreds evacuated in Whanganui as high tide approaches
About 200 homes in Whanganui have been evacuated as fears grow that flood waters will breach the Kowhai Park stopbanks. RNZ Robin Martin reports. Video, Audio
Heavy rain sweeps North Island - in pictures
Heavy rain has caused slips, rising rivers and road closures in the North Island, and homes have been flooded in Auckland, Waikato, the Coromandel.
Record flooding expected in Whanganui, Rangitikei
Residents are being urged to evacuate low-lying areas before the worst hits on Wednesday.
Foxy Bangers
Foxton based Paul Brice has started making gourmet sausages in his retirement. He sells his "Foxy Bangers" at farmers markets in the Manawatu and on the Kapiti Coast. Varieties include lamb with… Audio
18 year old winner of illustration award
A last minute entry by a recent school leaver has taken out a top award for New Zealand children's book illustrators. We are delighted to announce that 18 year old Lael Chisholm from Feilding, has… Audio
Taihape Tigers
Danny Mickleson has spent 18 years breeding designer rams. They've been dubbed Taihape Tigers. Audio
Taihape Tigers
Danny Mickleson has spent 18 years breeding designer rams. They've been dubbed Taihape Tigers.
AudioBaseball bat attack puts father, son in hospital
A man, his 13-year-old son and their dog have been assaulted by men using baseball bats after being pulled from their car, police say.
Tough as boots
At the recent Rural Games in Palmerston North events including olive-stone spitting and egg throwing and catching, along with speed tree climbing, speed shearing and gumboot throwing. Audio, Gallery
Tough as boots
At the recent Rural Games in Palmerston North events including olive-stone spitting and egg throwing and catching, along with speed tree climbing, speed shearing and gumboot throwing.
AudioTaupo fire survivors: 'They've got no clothes'
A small community near Taupo - where a house fire killed a mother, her baby and a man - have set up a home for the two survivors.
