Manawatu
Gardeners in Pahiatua struggle on in dry conditions
As the long hot days continue many parts of the country are breaking records for dry spells. Audio
Ratana Church pins its hopes on the youth to grow the movement.
The Ratana Church is banking on the next generation of te reo speakers to bring people back to the movement and encourage new members to join. Audio
Further to polics naming of toddler
We have now been send these comments from The Whanganui District health Board about the death of 16-month- year-old Mace Caldwell. Audio
Politicians make annual pilgrimmage to Ratana
For the first time in a decade, the Labour Party will today walk onto Ratana Pa holding the local Maori electorate seat. Audio
Whanganui Police have released name of baby
Whanganui Police have released the name of the baby, who died at the Whanganui Hospital on 16 January, 2015. Audio
Farmer hangs on in brake-less truck
An 80-year-old Manawatu farmer careering down a hill when his truck's brakes failed opted not to bail out even as he raced towards a hairpin bend. Audio
Whanganui mayor urges people to be compassionate
The Whanganui Mayor, Annette Main, is asking people to show compassion after the death of a toddler in the grounds of the town's hospital. Audio
Scant details from official sources on Whanganui baby's death
Police say they won't name the toddler who died in a car at Whanganui Hospital until they have completed their investigations. Audio
Police poised to reveal details about toddler's death
The police are remaining tight lipped about how a 16-month-old boy died on the grounds of Whanganui Hospital. Audio
Officials tight lipped over death of Whanganui toddler
Police are still refusing to coment on the cause of death of a toddler in the grounds of Whanganui Hospital, amid speculation that the child was left in a car in the summer heat. Audio
A History of Student Radio - Episode Two
A four-part journey through 45 years of student radio in New Zealand. Part Two: broadcasters who would go on to become household names recall their youthful antics, and all sorts of politics. Audio
A History of Student Radio - Episode One
From the illegal homemade AM transmitters run for limited weeks of the university term, campus radio stations rapidly evolved into a beacon for music-lovers. A four-part journey through 45 years of… Audio
Playing Favourites with Greg Malcolm
Composer, improviser and sound artist who has been hailed as one of the world's most unique guitarists, who is touring a show of Ivor Cutler songs. Audio
Presumed dead: Australian teacher wanted on sex abuse charges
An Australian man, who was presumed dead after fleeing the country in the 1960s, has been found living in Manawatu. Audio
LGNZ: More towns struggling to pay for water
The Manawatu-Wanganui township of Ohura - with a population of about 130 - has voted in favour of keeping their water plant, even though it needs hundreds of thousands of dollars of repair work. Audio
Glamping Camping
A Manawatu farming couple, Sarah and Angus Gilbertson, have become one of nearly a dozen New Zealanders to set up a glamorous camping business on their property. The large, white canvas tents with… Audio
Glamping Camping
A Manawatu farming couple, Sarah and Angus Gilbertson, have become one of nearly a dozen New Zealanders to set up a glamorous camping business on their property. The large, white canvas tents with…
AudioCoroner investigating death of visiting PNG soldier
A coroner investigating the death of a visiting Papua New Guinean soldier has heard how a fellow soldier pleaded with her superior to call for an ambulance, but was ignored. Audio
Ewen Macdonald denied parole for a third time
The convicted arsonist Ewen Macdonald has been denied parole for a third time. Audio
Air New Zealand chief explains axeing
All services will end to Whakatane, Kaitaia and Westport in April, and flights to Taupo, Palmerston North, Nelson, Hamilton and Whangarei will be pared back. Audio
