Two people dead in crash at Mangatainoka, near Palmerston North

SH1 reopened after serious crash near Levin

The crash involved two cars and a truck, blocking the road for hours and leaving one person in critical condition.

Historic Rātana Temple towers to come down for restoration

Restoration work on the Rātana Temple in the small Manawatū town of Raetihi will start next week.

Street racers gathering in rural areas to avoid police

Rising fuel prices and police efforts have failed to deter street racers who continue to tear up Manawatū's roads.

Rural petrol station in Manawatū hit three times in same night by thieves

Around $3000 worth of fuel was discretely extracted through a hole in the bottom of the offender's car.