Body recovered from Manawatū River

Two people die in separate North Island crashes

Two people have died in unrelated single‑vehicle crashes in Paparoa and Foxton, with both incidents now under investigation.

Man booked after reported $20,000 burglary at Feilding Library

Officers were called on Sunday after staff discovered the break-in, with initial estimates putting the value of the stolen property at "more than $20,000".

The sweet spot: Inside an iwi’s fast-growing berry enterprise

Now in its fourth year, Harakeke Berries harvested 130 tonnes of strawberries last season.

House fire sends smoke billowing across Whanganui

Fire and Emergency NZ said it was notified of the blaze on Puriri St at 11.54pm and sent two trucks from Whanganui.