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Video Journalist, Whanganui, NZH Local Focus
'The Tide' is changing how people get around Whanganui
Whanganui's new high frequency bus service is changing habits.
Local Focus: Hobby horsing rides fun factor
The inaugural Hooves on Drews hobby horsing extravaganza was a hit with locals.
Local Focus: Is Whanganui ready for floods?
Mayor Andrew Tripe and WDC emergency manager Tim Crowe discuss civil defence.
Local Focus: Is pay the reason for hospo staffing shortages?
Differing opinions on hospo pay rates and whether training is needed to wait tables.
Upcycling centre getting upcycled
The Junction in New Plymouth will soon expand and sort through skips of commercial waste.
Local Focus: Jars Cafe is open and serving not just planespotters
The Airport Cafe is back and Loulou Krebs hopes to make it a reason to go to the airport.
Local Focus: FENZ under fire
Firefighters worried about mental stress, equipment failure and carcinogens.
Local Focus: SPCA Masterton is having kittens
It's kitten season and SPCA Masterton needs your help.
Local Focus: Bikes, hikes, and silent nights - three weeks at That Place
Follow the Oskams' journey as they prepare to reopen That Place for the season.
Local Focus: The pool party Stratford residents have been waiting for
Stratford residents celebrate the opening of Wai O Rua - Stratford Aquatic Centre.
Local Focus: Aisha Beazley on Candidate Camera
Meet Aisha Beazley, running for Whanganui District Council.
Local Focus: Dave Hill on Candidate Camera
Meet Dave Hill, who is running for Whanganui District Council.
Local Focus: Rhia Taonui on Candidate Camera
Meet Rhia Taonui, running for Palmerston North City Council.
Local Focus: Phillip Reweti (Bear) on Candidate Camera
Meet Phillip Reweti (Bear), standing for Whanganui District Council.
Local Focus: Jenny Duncan on Candidate Camera
Meet Jenny Duncan, running for Whanganui District Council.
Local Focus: Glenda Brown on Candidate Camera
Meet Glenda Brown, running for Whanganui District Council.
Local Focus: Kaydee Zabelin on Candidate Camera
Meet Kaydee Zabelin, running for Palmerston North City Council.
Local Focus: Zakk Rokkanno on Candidate Camera
Meet Zakk Rokkanno, running for Palmerston North City Council.
Local Focus: Scott Phillips on Candidate Camera
Meet Scott Phillips, running for Whanganui District Council.
Local Focus: Ross Fallen on Candidate Camera
Meet Ross Fallen, standing for Whanganui District Council.
Local Focus: Rory Smith on Candidate Camera
Meet Rory Smith, standing for Whanganui District Council.
Local Focus: Karen Naylor on Candidate Camera
Meet Karen Naylor, who is running for Palmerston North City Council.
Local Focus: Rod Trott on Candidate Camera
Meet Rod Trott, standing for Whanganui District Council.
Local Focus: Peter Oskam on Candidate Camera
Meet Peter Oskam, standing for Whanganui District Council.
Local Focus: Cerise Packer on Candidate Camera
Meet Cerise Packer, who is standing for Whanganui District Council.
Local Focus: Meenal Dutt on Candidate Camera
Meet Meenal Dutt, running for Palmerston North City Council.
Local Focus: Mark Arnott on Candidate Camera
Meet Mark Arnott, running for Palmerston North City Council.
Local Focus: Bruno Petrenas on Candidate Camera
Meet Bruno Petrenas, running for Palmerston North City Council.
WDC candidate will advocate for homeless, disabled
Meet Gill Howard, who is running for the Whanganui District Council.
Local Focus: Rob Vinsen on Candidate Camera
Meet Rob Vinsen, running for Whanganui District Council.
Local Focus: Les Fugle on Candidate Camera
Meet Les Fugle, running for Palmerston North City Council.
Local Focus: Charlotte Melser on Candidate Camera
Meet Charlotte Melser, running for Whanganui District Council.
Local Focus: Sam Walmsley on Candidate Camera
Meet Sam Walmsley, running for Palmerston North City Council.
Local Focus: William Wood on Candidate Camera
Meet William Wood, running for Palmerston North City Council.
Local Focus: Jacinta Fraser on Candidate Camera
Meet Jacinta Fraser, running for Palmerston North City Council.
Local Focus: Josh Chandulal-Mackay on Candidate Camera
Meet Josh Chandulal-Mackay, running for Whanganui District Council.
Local Focus: Mike Clement on Candidate Camera
Meet Mike Clement, candidate for Palmerston North City Council.
Local Focus: Hamish McDouall on Candidate Camera
Meet Hamish McDouall, running for mayor of Whanganui.
Local Focus: Ross Barber on Candidate Camera
Meet Ross Barber, running for Mayor of Palmerston North.
Local Focus: Hussein Pierre Kikhounga-Ngot on Candidate Camera
Meet Hussein Pierre Kikhounga-Ngot, running for Mayor of Palmerston North.
Local Focus: Dan Jackson on Candidate Camera
Meet Dan Jackson, running for Whanganui District Council.
Local Focus: Dion Jensen on Candidate Camera
Meet Dion Jensen, running for Palmerston North City Council.
Local Focus: Andrew Tripe on Candidate Camera
Meet Andrew Tripe, running for mayor of Whanganui.
Local Focus: Michael Law on Candidate Camera
Meet Michael Law who is running for Whanganui District Council.
Local Focus: DC Harding on Candidate Camera
Meet DC Harding, who is running for Whanganui District Council - and mayor.
Local Focus: James Barron on Candidate Camera
Meet James Barron, who is running for Whanganui District Council.
Local Focus: Helen Craig on Candidate Camera
Helen Craig is running again for Whanganui District Council.
Local Focus: Whanganui's summer buzz just got louder
Whanganui & Partners has recently announced recipients for it's 2022 to 2023 events fund.
Local Focus: The Whanganui bread recognised by Unesco
George Jackson believes traditional Māori bread is the future.
Local Focus: Mysterious giant snails found in Tōtara Reserve Regional Park
Carnivorous Powelliphanta marchanti snails have been seen in Tōtara Reserve Regional Park.
Local Focus: The coastal scientist harnessing the power of community
Jim Dahm explains why community involvement brings better outcomes to our beautiful coast.
Local Focus: Regional passenger rail services fighting to survive
Cars v trains for the Manawatū-to-Wellington passenger rail service
10-year-old already a dab hand at fishing - and life lessons
Axel Goldsbury is helping feed his family using survival skills he learned online.
Local Focus: Record crowds at Suzuki Extreme 4x4 Challenge
Record crowds in Turakina last weekend for the annual Suzuki Extreme 4x4 Challenge.
Local Focus: Boxing makes you 'a better person'
A chance to become a better person by stepping into the boxing ring in Whanganui