Manawatu
Officers who fired at fleeing man 'did excellent job' - police
The police watchdog has found two officers were justified in their use of force to arrest a man evading arrest in July 2021.
Scientists making dairy-free cream, milk powder from seeds
Massey University is so confident about its technology that it is getting behind a new company that has its eyes on selling to the world. Audio
Senior doctor flies in from Australia to work on-site one week in four
Te Whatu Ora will not discuss how much this costs, but says the senior addictions clinician position the doctor fills is difficult to recruit for.
Victim of Palmerston North homicide named
Police are continuing to appeal for information following the 35 year old's death on 20 January.
Egg farmer cracks the paddock-to-plate market
Scott Jimmieson sold cars to upskill for his paddock-to-plate free range egg business. It was tough-going but good training for understanding his customers. Country Life hops in the delivery van… Audio
Severe thunderstorm warnings for parts of central North Island - MetService
Parts of the central North Island are also under a severe thunderstorm watch, with downpours expected in Hastings and Rangitikei.
'You can always spot another Palmy person'
Te Papaioea, PNC, Palm Springs, or Swampton: whatever you might know Palmerston North as, Poppy Granger calls it home.
All the time in the world at Colyton Clocks
Colyton Clocks' Bill Williams reckons he has the largest clock collection in the world. A converted church in the village of Colyton is home to his ticking, chiming, talking timepieces dating from the… Audio
Still farming, just doing it differently
Country Life meets former dairy farmer Lance Gillespie, who's launching a kiwi style chicken trailer. Pasture-raised egg production fits with his interest in regenerative farming practices and… Video, Audio
Car crashes kill two in in Dannevirke, Waipatu; SH6 closed in Central Otago
A section of highway has been closed in central Otago after a serious crash.
Mangaweka Asparagus - from fire to feast
George and Diana Turney went from tragedy to starting Mangaweka Asparagus three decades ago. After the community came to their aid, they have enjoyed giving back and helping others gain a living from… Audio
'Rural, rustic and exploiting my mother's talents'
A vintage photo of a little girl called Molly Mabel sits above racks of pint-sized traditional woollen jumpers, booties and beanies in a Hunterville shop. Who was Molly and how is she helping to warm… Audio
Palmerston North school teaching students practical trade skills
A Manawatu school is giving students practical help for a move into the trades after school. Palmerston North Boys' High School is giving students the opportunity to clip on a toolbelt and build… Audio
Regional Wrap: Balmy in Palmy with Spankie Jackzon
Award winning drag queen Spankie Jackzon joins Maggie Tweedie for Culture 101’s regional wrap to spill the tea on what makes Palmy so bloody balmy. Audio
The Whanganui forest which never stopped growing opportunity
Richard Thompson planted Papaiti forest with alternative species 30 years ago. He never dreamt at the time he would become a timber merchant with a joinery workshop and retail shed. Audio
What I left Out of the Series
You can't put all the evidence into just one podcast. Presenter Steven Price shares a few choice cuts of extra material.
Coming up
Mr Lyttle Meets Mr Big - Coming Soon
The Mr Big technique is a powerful tool used to get criminals to confess. But is it fair? Is it just? Or does it lead to false convictions? Audio
Tractor with the X-Factor
It's 100 years since the distinctive all purpose Farmall tractor was introduced on a Texas farm aimed at replacing horses between the rows and reducing the need for a hired hand on small family farms… Audio
Emails reveal Palmerston North Hospital staff concerned about mental health unit
The father of a teenager who died in a suspected suicide at Palmerston North Hospital's mental health ward is disappointed to learn staff had been sending warnings to hospital management about the… Audio
Easing the way for farmers in difficult times at Field Days
Country Life is among drones, driverless tractors, nude sheep and comfy rocking chairs at the Central Districts Field Days, seeing what products are on offer to make the work of hard-pressed farmers… Audio