Local Focus: Because Methven - why comedy is coming to the provinces

Watch: Cyclone Gabrielle devastates parts of the North Island

Cyclone Gabrielle devastates parts of the North Island. Video / NZ Herald / Supplied

Watch: Sporting Trials in Dannevirke

Sporting Trials in Dannevirke. Video / Leanne Warr

Local Focus: Rhia Taonui on Candidate Camera

Meet Rhia Taonui, running for Palmerston North City Council.

Local Focus: Bruno Petrenas on Candidate Camera

Meet Bruno Petrenas, running for Palmerston North City Council.

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

Council candidate discusses the biggest issues facing Palmerston North ratepayers.

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

Carnivorous powelliphanta marchanti snails have been sighted in Tōtara Reserve Regional Park.

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

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

New companion card a welcome accessory. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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

The Stomach poster and zine archives preserved. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Enemy of the State trailer

Enemy of the State trailer. Video / NZ Herald

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

The moving story of translocating 40 birds to their new home. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Robins Return Trailer

A teaser for PNCC's mini-documentary Robins Return. Video / Palmerston North City Council

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

Dorian David Leigh reads his Phantom Billstickers winning poem. Video / Manawatu Guardian

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

Manawatū Jazz Festival's generous programme. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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

Watch: Manawatū District Council votes to overturn its decision. Video / Supplied

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

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

Crime Scene Cleaners defends $18,000 bill for cleaning up hoarder's house. Video / NZ Herald

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

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

Activist-cum-Parliamentarian in his element. Made from funding by NZ On Air.

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?

Infrastructure, jobs and housing top the list. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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

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

Palmerston North candidates on the dirty and the clean. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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?

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?

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?

The Green Party running in Palmerston North. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Student pilots' planes hit by laser strikes

Night flying student pilot's planes hit by laser strikes.

Stockcars in the Square 3

Stockcars in the Square