Manawatu

Country Life heads to Manawatu and drops in on New Zealand's first spirulina farm which grows the bright green protein-rich superfood from tiny algae. It's hoped the farm's French-style artisan model…

Dozens of firefighters are putting out a rubbish fire in Ruapehu district.

A gypsy caravan-maker is among people in Manawatu who are beavering away in their garages and farm sheds turning rusting iron tools, fencing wire and other bits and pieces into works of art for the…

In this episode of Voices; we hear how 700 Polish children made an unlikely journey from the depths of Siberia to the New Zealand countryside. Episode by Piotr Wolodzko : Stories from the Eastern…

Elderly Levin residents are urged not to open their door to strangers after a 90-year-old was attacked in her home.

Plant and Food Research is working the the Middle East to help an environment agency there know how much water can be safely allocated to date plantations. It's an extension of the work it has been…

Poor facilities and under-resourcing at Palmerston North Hospital left a nurse in tears daily, ultimately leading her to resign.

Frustrated senior doctors have complained to their district health board bosses and others about poor vital facilities at Palmerston North Hospital.

Energy consultant Phil Stevens wanted to reduce his carbon footprint so on his Manawatu lifestyle block he's experimenting taking old logs and tree trimmings and turning them into a special ingredient…

A man's body has been found on the grounds of a house in a rural area near Palmerston North.

A two-year-old has died after a motorbike crashed into a group of five pedestrians in Palmerston North last night.

Councillor Steve Bielski is not backing down from his anti-Muslim outburst at a recent council meeting.