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Manawatu school bus woes, Tongariro fire recovery, and the end of the old Opiki toll bridge.

Five months on from a botched weight-loss operation in Turkey, a Manawatu woman is just days away from a full stomach reconstruction. Since returning home and falling unwell Helen Watson endured almost two months in hospital and half a dozen smaller operations. And while she hopes Monday's surgery signals the start of her recovery, her battle for compensation has stalled. Jimmy Ellingham reports.

Thousands of properties are without power throughout Manawatu and Whanganui, as people were evacuated and schools closed for the day. Some have been restored but authorities are warning more wild weather could cause new issues. The power outages are also likely to affect cell towers across the regions, as well as water treatment plants so people in some areas are also being asked to conserve water. Manawatu-Whanganui group controller and Horizons Regional Council chief executive Michael McCartney spoke to Lisa Owen.

We hear from Power Co and Manawatu Mayor Michael Ford.

Manawatu District Mayor Michael Ford.

Manawatu parents and caregivers are dipping into their savings and even taking out loans in order to find a bus service to get their children to school. This comes after some school buses that used to run into Palmerston North were axed as a result of a Ministry of Education review into over 250 routes nationwide. One high school reports that 300 of its students are affected by the changes. Jimmy Ellingham has more.

A long-term fix for an historic suspension bridge, whose cabling is sagging into the river below, could be decided next month. The Opiki toll bridge in southern Manawatu is a well-known landmark for many motorists driving to and from Wellington along State Highway 56. But, for the second time in just over two years, the ageing structure requires repair. Jimmy Ellingham reports.

This week, the lads sit down with Canadian hooker, and 3x Major League Rugby champion, Andrew Quattrin!Andrew discusses his time at Wilfred Laurier, going straight into professional rugby with the Toronto Arrows, making the move to New England via Utah, a brief stint in Manawatu, and his recent move to Valence, all the while wearing the Canadian jersey, as he talks about the success and sacrifices of his rugby journey.

Wind warnings remain in effect across the lower North Island, upper South Island and West Coast. Foxton residents are being asked to urgently conserve water, and thousands of homes are without power in Manawatu, Horowhenua, Kapiti Coast and north of Westport. State Highway 57 is closed south of Palmerston North, and motorists on the Desert Road are being asked to take extra care. MetService forecaster Thapi Makgabutlane says conditions should be relatively more settled, after today. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Welsh Rugby superstar Hadleigh Parkes is one of the great stories in rugby! A self described battler who played for Manawatu, Auckland, the Blues and the Hurricanes and at one point nearly walked away from the game altogether! It wasn't until a life changing call, a change of mindset and a move to Wales where he quickly turned himself into one of the best midfielders in the World!In this episode here are some of the things we talk about:- The glory days of ripping it up for Palmy boys with a stacked 1st XV side.- Crazy stories from playing in South Africa- The mindset shift that changed his entire career- Why he felt it was so important to learn the Welsh national anthem- Two tries on debut for Wales- How he played in a Rugby World Cup with a broken hand!- He answers all your questions!- And so many more great yarnsAnyone who has played with Hadleigh will know he is one of the all time champion lads. The teammate you just you to be around. Such a humble man who has always enjoyed a good time! I'm sure you'll enjoy this one with the great man. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The North Island has been hit by rolling storms this afternoon as thunderstorms and lightning darken early summer skies. The Sky Tower took a hit from a lightning strike, while severe thunderstorm watches remain in place for northern areas and strong winds are expected. In rural Manawatu a campground was hit by a tornado that left a trail of destruction in its wake. Reporter Jimmy Ellingham spoke to Lisa Owen.

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The caretaker of the campground hit by a tornado in Manawatu yesterday says they're lucky no one was more seriously injured, or killed. Lance Phillips is a resident and caretaker of the Dudding Lake campground, and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Jimmy talks to Kathryn about how the community is reacting to the recent Sanson fire, a split within Palmerston North City Council, and he reminisces about the burnt-down Palmerston North pub The Fitz and an ongoing stink over some local public toilets.

A special musical tribute from a New Zealand entertainer filled an auditorium in Palmerston North today as mourners gathered to farewell the three children killed in a fire at their home in the Manawatu town of Sanson. 7-year-old August, 5-year-old Hugo, and 1-year-old Goldie Field died in the blaze earlier this month. Their father, Dean Field, was also killed in what's being treated in a murder-suicide, but the children's funeral today was about remembering three bright young lives tragically cut short. Jimmy Ellingham reports.

The mother of three children who died in a house fire in the Manawatu town of Sanson last week, has spoken out for the first time.

RNZ understands the death of four people at the scene of a Manawatu house fire is being treated as a murder suicide. They included three children - August, Hugo and Goldie, aged 7, 5 and 1. The fourth person to die was their father. Nick James reports.

Another horror story has emerged of an overseas weight-loss operation gone wrong. Manawatu woman Helen Watson's spent six weeks in hospital since returning from Turkey, unable to eat, drink or walk. She's endured a further six operations and more could be on the cards. Jimmy Ellingham reports.

New Zealanders are being warned to make sure they're immunised against measles if they're travelling off shore with active outbreaks in a number of countries and a rising number of cases here. Four local measles cases have been connected to the Bluebridge ferry sailing from Picton to Wellington on October the third. Health authorities have contacted about 350 passengers from the sailing to give them health advice. Cases have been identified in Northland, Auckland, Manawatu and Nelson. Health New Zealand public health medicine specialist Dr Matthew Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

There's growing worries measles is spreading undetected through the country. Three new cases in Manawatu and Nelson were announced yesterday, bringing the total of current infections to four. Health New Zealand hasn't been able to confirm how each became infected - and is warning of a potential national outbreak. Immunisation Advisory Centre medical director, Dr Nikki Turner, says four cases might not sound scary - but measles is highly infectious. "If we don't know it came from travel - then where did it come from? We do not want this bug spreading through our communities." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The winners and losers in local government elections, as stoush over a Palmerston North park and letting dogs off the leash and the opening of a new mental health ward.

No support and a lot of stress. That's how some clients of K9 Search Medical Detection feel after getting disability assistance dogs from the Manawatu trainer. As previously revealed by Checkpoint, it was last year stripped of its right to train such dogs, which have access rights to public places. But the dogs it certified before are allowed to keep their assistance status. While some clients feel abandoned, there is also support for the organisation's work. Jimmy Ellingham reports.

The Farah Palmer Cup has reached its final week, with the Premiership final going down this afternoon between Waikato and Canterbury. Waikato bounced back after a round 1 loss to Auckland to beat them in the semifinal rematch, while Canterbury defeated a valiant Manawatu side. D'Arcy spoke with the captain of the Waikato side Mia Anderson to talk about the team and preview the huge clash going down this afternoon. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Officials are investigating complaints about dogs certified by a Manawatu disability assistance dog trainer that's had its accreditation removed. K9 Search Medical Detection was dropped from the list of organisations allowed to train such assistance dogs, which have access rights to public places under the Dog Control Act, on 20 December last year. The dogs can support people with physical disabilities or medical conditions, and have the right to enter spaces such as schools, hospitals, public transport and shops. Reporter Jimmy Ellingham spoke to Lisa Owen.

It's Friday night - so it's time now to take a look at what New Zealanders have planned for the weekend. Let's head to Manawatu where the Palmy Drag Fest is underway. Producer Ricky Beirao is with me. Kia Ora!

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Voting papers are about to arrive for the local body elections, but for residents in two districts they won't include anything about a mayoral contest. The mayors of Manawatu, in the lower North Island, and Hurunui, in North Canterbury, will be elected unopposed. They see it as a sign of their districts seeking consistency, although one local government academic says it could actually signal apathy. Jimmy Ellingham reports.

A Gang Conflict Warrant remains in place in Levin, giving police extra powers after a string of gang-related shootings. The Horowhenua town also played the unwitting host of a boy racer invasion over King's Birthday Weekend. But behind the headlines, what's life really like there? Reporter Jimmy Ellingham took a look.

A Gang Conflict Warrant remains in place in Levin, giving police extra powers after a string of gang-related shootings. The Horowhenua town also played the unwitting host of a boy racer invasion over King's Birthday Weekend. But behind the headlines, what's life really like there? Reporter Jimmy Ellingham took a look.

The background to the spying court martial held at Linton Military Camp near Palmerston North, cuts to counselling service hours,child literature masters and candidates for local government elections. Jimmy Ellingham is RNZ's reporter in Manawatu

In part two, gone is the petrol tax, say hello to road user charges for everyone. But will that lead to more costs for some drivers? Then, to the mighty Manawatu, where comedic icon Fred Dagg's childhood home is up for sale.

An intern pharmacist has been suspended by the Pharmacy Council following the death of a two-month-old baby who was allegedly given medication at an adult dosage. RNZ earlier revealed Bellamere Arwyn Duncan died at Starship Hospital on July the 19th. The two-month-old was allegedly given an adult dose of phosphate by a Manawatu pharmacy. A Coroner's preliminary opinion is she died from phosphate toxicity. Reporter Sam Sherwood spoke to Lisa Owen.

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Parents in a small Manawatu village are not onboard with potential changes to a free school bus route, that could see their kids stranded or facing what they say are unfordable fares. The Ministry of Education is reviewing funded bus routes including, 25 around Palmerston North. At the moment about 180 children take a Ministry funded buses from Ashhurst...to schools in Palmerston North which is about 15kms away. There's no high school in Ashhurst. To qualify for a free ride you have to go to your closet school which in this case would be Freyberg High. But a number of students taking the Ministry buses go to other colleges. Parent, Chris Love spoke to Lisa Owen.

The four-lane Te Ahu a Turanga highway is now open to drivers, becoming the new State Highway 3. We talk to a happy commuter.

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The family of a 19-year-old Palmerston North teenager who died after taking part in a Run-It game in with friends are having to come to terms with the young man's death. Ryan's Uncle Pete Satterhwaite spoke to Corin Dann.

There are growing calls to ban the controversial new sport "run-it straight", following the death of a Palmerston North teenager who was playing it socially with friends. David Bovey is the Rector of Ryan Satterthwaite's former school, Palmerston North Boys' High School, and he spoke to Corin Dann.

Police have revealed more about the death of a teenager, after a combative run it straight-style game with friends on Sunday. It involves people running fill tilt into each other, with no protective gear. The 19-year-old died in hospital yesterday, and our newsroom's been told he's Ryan Satterthwaite. Manawatu Area Commander Inspector, Ross Grantham, has outlined more details. "I understand he hasn't banged his head into anything...it's the action of his head that has caused the injury." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some lower North Island councils have written to the Infrastructure Minister with their concerns about cost-cutting on the Ōtaki to north of Levin highway. Greater Wellington Regional Council Chair Daran Ponter spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

There's still a state of emergency in Christchurch and many properties across Wellington, Wairarapa and Manawatu are still without power following the week's wild weather.

A long-awaited new road over the lower slopes of the Ruahine Range is potentially just weeks away from opening, and locals can't wait. Since rock falls caused the old highway through the Manawatu Gorge to close eight years ago, commuters between Manawatu and Tararua have been forced to take windy alternatives instead. But in this tale of two districts, the worst of times are almost at an end. Jimmy Ellingham reports.

The Horowhenua mayor says he's extremely grateful no one was hurt on Tuesday when a tornado ripped through town. Bernie Wanden spoke to Alexa Cook.

A huge metal gorilla, horse heads, a friendly moa and wire mesh figures are just some of the sights transforming a northern Manawatu sports field into a country art expo. The tiny town of Kimbolton is hosting its biennial sculpture festival where the entries are mostly made out of recycled material from the rural backblocks. It's expected over 4000 people will visit tomorrow, swelling Kimbolton's population by about 1500 percent. Reporter Jimmy Ellingham snuck in a day early for a preview.

Jimmy discusses school lunches, cat colonies, speed limits, and a damning review of Palmerston North Hospital's mental health ward.

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Kataraina is the highly anticipated sequel to West Coast writer Becky Manawatu's best seller Aue. She talks to Susie about her latest work.

Hundreds of Manawatu residents at higher risk of developing bowel cancer have been told they won't get their regular check-up colonoscopies for at least six months. Te Whatu Ora MidCentral said it's prioritising patients with symptoms and those in the National Bowel Screening programme - but doctors and advocates warn there's a risk some people will fall between the gaps. Ruth Hill reports.

Jimmy Ellingham is a RNZ Checkpoint reporter based in Palmerston North with news from Manawatu.