Rising seas and weather events: Thames still to sign climate change declaration
Locals of the low-lying town motivated to make change. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
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Local Focus: NZ's last Victorian Theatre needs more Friends
The Royal Wanganui Opera House still going strong. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Veteran director leaves Fonterra Fund manager's board as units hit record low
His departure coincides with a 7.3 per cent plunge in unit prices.
Viewpoint NZ: Endangered seagulls, Black Power and the next bushfires
Video news from around the regions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Hey babe, take a walk on the mild side'
The stick walkers of Te Awamutu Marathon Clinic. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Local Focus: Dewar Cup and the rise of polo
The Dewar Cup shows club polo is in good health. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
First female Superstock Teams Champs driver racing tonight
"We're just as good as the boys, if not better." Rebecca Barr in fighting spirit.
Viewpoint NZ: Traffic nightmares, preventing drownings
Video news from around the regions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Former coal pit planned as mine host for water sports
Former coal mine to be restored back to lake. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Heatwave: Extra care needed to protect babies
Infants, particularly those under 12 weeks of age, struggle to regulate their temperature.
Amazing gift for sick son: A mountain bike park
Loving father's gift for his son now an epic attraction. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Hamilton high-rise houses on the rise
About 30 new consents granted each week. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Waitangi the tītī returns to Hawke's Bay with a friend
One of 113 rare tītī (Cook's Petrel) chicks to be released has returned to nest in Northern Hawke's Bay - with a friend. DoC / Poutiri Ao ō Tāne
Life in the slow lane
Splash Planet is one of HB's most popular attractions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Central Kids Kindergarten Rotorua East is moving home
Flooding caused the kindergarten to close in December 2017.
Strong reactions to new 'skatepark' that isn't
It's not pretty... yet! Made with funding from NZ On Air.
38-hour flight to Hawke's Bay ends with big surprise at baggage claim
Hawke's Bay Airport's new arrival hall has opened. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Katikati named one of the best towns in NZ
Mural town making its mark for quality of life. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Govt announces $20 million to make rural highways safer
Road safety measures announced for Hawke's Bay, Gisborne, Manawatu and the West Coast.
Local Focus: Legendary lifeguard's career spans 40 years
This 61 year old lifeguard has no plans of stopping. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Dragracing at maximum acceleration
Not dodging planes any more. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus Waste Free Hack 7: BYO sushi containers
No more bins full of sushi packaging. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus Waste Free Hack 6: Clothes
Renting clothes to cut down on fashion waste. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Local Focus Waste Free Hack 5: DIY Deodorant
Home-made deodorant with just four ingredients. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Renaissance reboot for lute duo
Small lutes, big lutes, absolutely massive lutes. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Marching girls become marching grannies
Marching Grannies keep the drill alive in Hawke's Bay. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus Waste Free Hack 4: The waste jar
Four months rubbish in one glass jar. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus Waste Free Hack 3: DIY toothpaste
Say goodbye to toothpaste tubes. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Local Focus Waste Free Hack 2: Don't buy packaging
Take your containers and buy bulk. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Local Focus: Make a waste free New Year resolution
Yes to compost, no to junk-mail. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Local Focus: Westshore Beach blues
Raised in the 1931 earthquake but now sinking. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Speeding the Blokart breeze
Blokart Hawke's Bay has a new purpose-built track. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Māori women's suffrage day celebrated
20 December was the anniversary for Māori women to vote. Made with funding from NZ On Air.