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[ August 31, 2025 ] 'Moderate' quake hits Marlborough Sounds National
[ September 19, 2020 ] Action urged at rail crossing where bus driver killed, while tributes flow Manawatū
[ September 18, 2020 ] Dave Dobbyn announces rescheduled tour dates Entertainment
[ September 17, 2020 ] Bus driver killed in fatal collision with train cherished children, passengers on-board Manawatū
[ September 16, 2020 ] Driver dies after fatal school bus and train collision in Bunnythorpe Manawatū

Three fires rage in Manawatū overnight

January 22, 2015 0

Three rural fires, including one covering 150 hectares of farmland, have kept Manawatū firefighters busy.

Fire and water restrictions implemented in region

January 22, 2015 0

A ban on sprinklers and a restricted fire season have come into force in the Rangitīkei district.

Large grass fire threatens Manawatū homes

January 21, 2015 0

Homes are under threat in southern Manawatū as a fire spreads across more than 40 hectares.

Overcoming illness to excel

December 29, 2014 0

Ella Austin has been left breathless on more than one occasion this year. The latest was when the 17-year-old was named Dux Litterarum for Awatapu College.

Popular radio announcer to move to daytime show

December 19, 2014 0

Change is in the wind for a Manawatū radio station and its popular drive time announcer.

Police concerned for missing Feilding man's wellbeing

December 6, 2014 0

Feilding Police are looking for 23-year-old Cody Beale, who has been missing since Friday afternoon.

Bunnythorpe stalwart farewelled

December 6, 2014 0

Bunnythorpe stalwart Peter Lowe has hung up his firefighter's helmet, tinkered with his last car, and completed his final motorcycle ride.

Fatal overnight crash discovered near Massey Uni

November 27, 2014 0

A man has been found dead in a car after a fatal crash near Massey University in Palmerston North.

Ewen Macdonald denied parole for third time

November 17, 2014 0

The man acquitted of murdering Scott Guy has again been denied an early release from prison.

Road accident near Cheltenham

November 15, 2014 0

Emergency services were called to a road accident just south of Cheltenham this afternoon.