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From the UN to PN, lawyer would declare a climate emergency. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
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Focus: highly-anticipated rooftop dining terrace open at Westfield Newmarket. Video / Michael Craig
Local Focus: Equity for Māori is core issue for Whanganui DHB
A new holistic approach to health for Whanganui DHB. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Tuia 250: When the ship comes in
The replica HMB Endeavour docked in Gisborne, 250 years after James Cook landed on NZ.
Revealed: Auckland's biggest, most expensive and boring job
Link Alliance soon to pick who will make a 130m-long machine to dig rail tunnels.
Police censured over wrong-way motorway teen pursuit
Police should not have chased youths in stolen car, and used "excessive force" says IPCA.
Taking Diwali, the festival of lights, on the road
The Auckland Diwali Festival takes place on Oct 12 and 13.
Local Focus: Could this be Tauranga's first Chinese councillor?
Waitsu Wu is running for Council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Tino rangatiratanga to Tauranga council
We need to help whānau vote, Munn says. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: 3 hour commute each way for councillor and wannabe mayor
It’s working well says Rob Kent. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: The brave 18-year-old council candidate
Stop making decisions for you, says young candidate. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Mayoral candidate says the Mount is no longer safe
Chris Stokes is pushing for a stronger police presence. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Focus: Taking Diwali, the festival of lights, on the road
Focus: Taking Diwali, the festival of lights, on the road. Video / Leon Menzies
Local Focus: Curtis will
"You shouldn’t get things wrong with ratepayers’ money". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Focus: Massive stadium tent built on Mt. Smart Stadium field for concert
The largest stadium tent in Australasia is sitting in the middle of Mt. Smart Stadium to host the Listen In dance concert this Friday night. Video / Cameron Pitney
Focus: Plunket's helpline flooded with calls from 'terrified parents
Focus: Plunket's helpline flooded with calls from 'terrified parents. Video / Michael Craig
Focus: Danny Leef arrested after injured woman robbed.
Focus: Danny Leef arrested after injured woman robbed.
Stories of hope: 25 years of fighting breast cancer
Back then, there were no tests to see if the cancer had spread, "they hoped for the best".
NZ immigration shake-up: New NZeTA visa rules for visitors from today
Focus: NZ immigration shake-up: New NZeTA visa rules for visitors from today.
Local Focus: Election message from Mercy Ship in Africa
Councillor Reid wants second term on council. made with funding from NZ On Air.
Focus: Diana Recalls her experience of being diagnosed with breast cancer 25 years ago
Focus: Diana Recalls her experience of being diagnosed with breast cancer 25 years ago. Video / Brett Phibbs
Local Focus: Candidate wants respect and honour among councillors
"Everybody's friendly until you turn your back". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: From Congo to Council
Candidate brings diversity to the Palmerston North mayoral race. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Crowded field for HBDHB election
The Hawke's Bay District Health Board election has a record field. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Focus: Runners cross the finish line after 24 hour Track Race NZ Championships at the AUT Millennium Stadium
Focus: Runners cross the finish line after 24 hour Track Race NZ Championships at the AUT Millennium Stadium. Video / Jason Oxenham
Focus: Eliza McCartney offsets injured 2019 with newfound environmentalism
Focus: Eliza McCartney offsets injured 2019 with newfound environmentalism. Video / Jason Oxenham
Local Focus: Striking students disappointed with council
Whanganui students want climate emergency declared. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Focus: Thousands of schoolkids' march for climate change around New Zealand
Thousands of schoolkids' march for climate change around New Zealand. September, 2019. Video / NZ Herald
'No planet B' - 170,000 strike for climate change
Large crowds have gathered nationwide for students' Strike 4 Climate march.
Local Focus: Iwi leader and energy healer for DHB and council
Candidate wants people to know their neighbours. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Rural candidate takes a dig at lazy incumbents
"You need to be able to read and understand your agendas," she says. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Water storage scheme for Heretaunga Plains looks likely
Heretaunga Plains water storage scheme looks a likely prospect. Made with funding from NZ On Air.