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Watch: Cyclone Gabrielle devastates parts of the North Island
Cyclone Gabrielle devastates parts of the North Island. Video / NZ Herald / Supplied
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Watch: Sporting Trials in Dannevirke
Sporting Trials in Dannevirke. Video / Leanne Warr
![Local Focus: Rhia Taonui on Candidate Camera](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Local Focus: Rhia Taonui on Candidate Camera
Meet Rhia Taonui, running for Palmerston North City Council.
![Local Focus: Bruno Petrenas on Candidate Camera](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Local Focus: Bruno Petrenas on Candidate Camera
Meet Bruno Petrenas, running for Palmerston North City Council.
![Fire at Levin recycling centre](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Fire at Levin recycling centre
Residents in the vicinity of a fire in Central Levin are advised to keep their windows and doors closed this morning to avoid exposure to potentially toxic smoke. Video / Paul Williams
![Local Focus: Orphée Mickalad on Candidate Camera](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Local Focus: Orphée Mickalad on Candidate Camera
Council candidate discusses the biggest issues facing Palmerston North ratepayers.
![Local Focus: The heart of Palmerston North for green Kiwis](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Local Focus: The heart of Palmerston North for green Kiwis
A community garden is growing more joy than just vegetables.
![Local Focus: Mysterious giant snails found in Tōtara Reserve Regional Park](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Local Focus: Mysterious giant snails found in Tōtara Reserve Regional Park
Carnivorous powelliphanta marchanti snails have been sighted in Tōtara Reserve Regional Park.
![Local Focus: Massey University powering up for face-to-face](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Local Focus: Massey University powering up for face-to-face
Massey University readies for the return to face-to-face.
![Mario Wang introduces himself to potential employers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Mario Wang introduces himself to potential employers
Mario Wang introduces himself to potential employers. Video / Judith Lacy
![Magical Memories Entertainment Group entertain children during lockdown](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Magical Memories Entertainment Group entertain children during lockdown
Skye and Marshall, part of Magical Memories Entertainment Group, are entertaining Manawatū children for free this lockdown. Video / Judith Lacy
![Local Focus: Two tickets for the price of one](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Local Focus: Two tickets for the price of one
New companion card a welcome accessory. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
![Local Focus: Epic local turnout for Papakai Park](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Local Focus: Epic local turnout for Papakai Park
Neighbour's initiative sparks community park clean-up. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
![Local Focus: Palmerston North's Stomach is being digitised](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Local Focus: Palmerston North's Stomach is being digitised
The Stomach poster and zine archives preserved. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
![Local Focus: One busy backbencher, Tangi Utikere's first year in the job](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Local Focus: One busy backbencher, Tangi Utikere's first year in the job
Palmerston North MP, Tangi Utikere on his first year. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
![Local Focus: Robins return to Manawatū](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Local Focus: Robins return to Manawatū
The moving story of translocating 40 birds to their new home. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
![Robins Return Trailer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Robins Return Trailer
A teaser for PNCC's mini-documentary Robins Return. Video / Palmerston North City Council
![Job seeker David Jebanayagam introduces himself](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Job seeker David Jebanayagam introduces himself
Skilled migrant and job seeker David Jebanayagam introduces himself. Video / Manawatu Guardian
![Dorian David Leigh reads his Phantom Billstickers winning poem](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Dorian David Leigh reads his Phantom Billstickers winning poem
Dorian David Leigh reads his Phantom Billstickers winning poem. Video / Manawatu Guardian
![Local Focus: Creative streets ahead in Palmy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Local Focus: Creative streets ahead in Palmy
Colourful, inspiring and safe in Palmy. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
![Local Focus: Feilding jazzed up for holiday weekend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Local Focus: Feilding jazzed up for holiday weekend
Manawatū Jazz Festival's generous programme. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
![Local Focus: Ceramics dangers brings studio safety caution](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Local Focus: Ceramics dangers brings studio safety caution
Health and safety is important to potters too. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
![Manawatū District Council votes to overturn its decision](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Manawatū District Council votes to overturn its decision
Watch: Manawatū District Council votes to overturn its decision. Video / Supplied
![Premium: Artists go head to head in 20 minute Art Clash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Premium: Artists go head to head in 20 minute Art Clash
Nine artists had 20 minutes to paint a picture in Studio on The Square's first Art Clash. The winner was Frank Callear. Video / Judith Lacy
![Local Focus: What's in a zine? Find out on Saturday in Palmerston North](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Local Focus: What's in a zine? Find out on Saturday in Palmerston North
Underground publishing popular with library and buyers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
![Focus: Crime Scene Cleaners defends $18,000 bill for cleaning up hoarder's house](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Focus: Crime Scene Cleaners defends $18,000 bill for cleaning up hoarder's house
Crime Scene Cleaners defends $18,000 bill for cleaning up hoarder's house. Video / NZ Herald
![Local Focus: Sound Valley set to blast off](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Local Focus: Sound Valley set to blast off
The down-low on Sound Valley. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
![Local Focus: The weighty issue of the bridge to Taihape](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Local Focus: The weighty issue of the bridge to Taihape
The Kuripapango Bridge is partially closed for 3 months. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
![Local Focus: Palmerston North's Green MP enjoying new role](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Local Focus: Palmerston North's Green MP enjoying new role
Activist-cum-Parliamentarian in his element. Made from funding by NZ On Air.
![Local Focus: Alligator Weed threatens Manawatū and Whanganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Local Focus: Alligator Weed threatens Manawatū and Whanganui
The weed that poses a huge threat to dairy cows. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
![Local Focus: What do candidates say is Palmerston North's biggest issue?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Local Focus: What do candidates say is Palmerston North's biggest issue?
Infrastructure, jobs and housing top the list. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
![Local Focus: Who is Ali Hale Tilley, Green candidate Rangitīkei?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Local Focus: Who is Ali Hale Tilley, Green candidate Rangitīkei?
Candidate enjoying the country. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
![Local Focus: Different opinions as Palmerston North candidates talk tax](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Local Focus: Different opinions as Palmerston North candidates talk tax
Is taxing the wealthy to help the poor worthwhile? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
![Local Focus: Coal versus sustainable energy in Palmerston North](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Local Focus: Coal versus sustainable energy in Palmerston North
Palmerston North candidates on the dirty and the clean. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
![Local Focus: Palmerston North candidates defend party credibility](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Local Focus: Palmerston North candidates defend party credibility
Palmerston North candidates on credibility to end recession. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
![Local Focus: Who is William Wood, National Party candidate for Palmerston North?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Local Focus: Who is William Wood, National Party candidate for Palmerston North?
Young business student running for Palmerston North. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
![Local Focus: Who is Tangi Utikere, Labour candidate for Palmerston North?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Local Focus: Who is Tangi Utikere, Labour candidate for Palmerston North?
Deputy Mayor looking for a promotion to MP. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
![Local Focus: Who is Teanau Tuiono, Green candidate for Palmerston North?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Local Focus: Who is Teanau Tuiono, Green candidate for Palmerston North?
The Green Party running in Palmerston North. Made with funding from NZ On Air.