Posts by Manawatu, Taranaki, Whanganui-Ruapehu Police
69 days ago

Homicide investigation: Ruatiti

The Team from Manawatu, Taranaki, Whanganui-Ruapehu Police

A homicide investigation has been launched following the deaths of two people in Ruatiti.
The victims were located by Police at a rural property on Saturday afternoon.

A scene examination will begin on Sunday 14 December and is expected to take several days.
Post-mortem and formal identification procedures will be carried out in the coming days.

There will be a heightened Police presence in the area as the investigation progresses.

Police would like to hear from anyone in the Ruatiti area who has information about the incident.

Please contact Police online at 105.Police.govt.nz, or by calling 105.
Please use the reference number P064773873.
Further information will be released when it becomes available.

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More messages from your neighbours
17 days ago

Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.

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2 days ago

Poll: 🤖 What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Reserve Bank has shared some pretty blunt advice: there’s no such thing as a “safe” job anymore 🛟😑

Robots are stepping into repetitive roles in factories, plants and warehouses. AI is taking care of the admin tasks that once filled many mid-level office jobs.

We want to know: As the world evolves, what skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?

Want to read more? The Press has you covered!

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🤖 What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
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6 days ago

From Arapaepae Ridge

Paul from Levin

A view of Levin and a sunset photographed from the Arapaepae Ridge. Enlarge for a more detailed view of Levin.

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