Local Focus: Health reforms are an opportunity for Māori

Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari Kiwi translocation 2024

Over the next eight weeks, 300 Kiwi are moving out of Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari, located between Te Awamutu and Putāruru, to boost existing populations in three areas across the North Island. Before their departure, the birds undergo health checks. Video / Danielle Zollickhofer

Americarna cars roll into Stratford, Taranaki

Americarna cars roll into Stratford, Taranaki ahead of their scheduled Americana event today.

The Great NZ Road Trip: 'Doing good' a way of life for Taranaki entrepreneur

From a north Taranaki farm to Kenya to a New Plymouth brew pub, local entrepreneur Dan Radcliff says "things don’t have to be boring to do good.” Video / Ilona Hanne / IVHQ / NZ Herald

Luci Haami receives a Stratford District Youth Citizen Award

Luci was one of two Youth Citizen Award recipients this year.

Taranaki Dio students make elephant toothpaste

A simple science experiment provided lots of laughter along with the learning in a science lesson at Taranaki Diocesan School Video / Ilona Hanne

Taranaki Diocesan School's Kapa Haka Roopu

Students in the school's Kapa Haka Roopu performed for the visitors. Video / Ilona Hanne

Spin them round: teachers give lesson in playground

Miss van den Beuken and Miss Murray show how to spin safely

Tamariki get a lesson in playground use

Mr Treanor was one of the teachers to have a go using the new playground

A Lego marae on display at the Eltham Brickshow

A Lego model of a marae, designed and built by Frank Averes, on display at the Eltham Football Club's Eltham Brickshow 2023. Video / Ilona Hanne

12-year-old from Toko is top of the (times) tables

Speedy Sam Orwin from Taranaki can correctly answer over 120 multiplication and division in just 60 seconds.

Surgical mesh - mother says implant 'like a grater', cripples her

A 35-year-old mum says she's been left crippled by surgical mesh implanted into her body allegedly without her informed consent. Video / Ben Carter

Local Focus: Cherry smashed rugby's glass ceiling

Former Black Fern Cherry Blyde is Taranaki Rugby's first female president.

Taranaki farmer Matthew Michael John Turnbull pulls gun on group of friends

Taylor Potroz was picking up rubbish when Taranaki farmer Matthew Michael John Turnbull pulled a gun on him and his friends, accusing the group of being boy racers. Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air. Video / Supplied

Local Focus: Massey University powering up for face-to-face

Massey University readies for the return to face-to-face.

Local Focus: Rob Tucker and the cream of NZ photojournalists to auction images for Taranaki Hospice

From the Princess Di to his cleaner, Rob Tucker's photography has affected people around him for over half a century.

Local Focus: Sam Johnson's music adventure in paradise

Music producer Sam Johnson works from the Taranaki coastal settlement of Ōakura.

Focus: Cyclone Dovi causes widespread damage across North Island

Cyclone Dovi packed a punch across many parts of New Zealand today, with howling gales and heavy rain causing widespread damage. Video / NZ Herald

Local Focus: South Taranaki company taking menopause supplements to Oz

MenoMe is exporting menopause-symptom supplements to Australia.

Local Focus: Health reforms are an opportunity for Māori

Newest member of Whanganui DHB considers its future. 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.

Local Focus: Māori brand wins FoodStarter

Iwi owned business takes out national food competition. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Taranaki mourns the loss of reo and tikanga champion Archie Hurunui

Taranaki mourns the loss of reo and tikanga champion Archie Hurunui. Video / Maori TV

Local Focus: Sound Valley set to blast off

The down-low on Sound Valley. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: MP Steph Lewis settled in new role

'Embedding' is the key word for Steph Lewis. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Watch: Jacinda Ardern answers questions following alert level move

The Prime Minister took to Facebook live to answer New Zealanders' questions following the move to alert level 3. Video / Jacinda Ardern

Local Focus: Founder reflects on NZ Opera School and Opera Week success

Future looks bright for Whanganui opera. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Valuable ventifacts protected

Ventifacts unlock mysteries of past and future. Made with funding from 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.

Focus Live: Christopher Luxon live from Fieldays

Christopher Luxon live from Fieldays

We love sign language!

Pupils from room 7, St Joseph's Stratford, demonstrate their sign language skills.

Watch: The magic of Meccano at work

One of Daryl Anderson's Meccano models which will be on display at the biennial Meccano exhibition in Inglewood over Easter.

Stratford Dawn Service, Anzac Day 2017, National Anthem

Rawinia Henderson leads the gathered crowd in the singing of the National Anthem at Stratford's Dawn Service on Anzac Day, 2017

Shearing to support other families

Watch NZH Local Focus: Hopes brain surgery will be life changing for girl

11 year old Renee Eagar is about to undergo brain surgery in the US state of Texas, which surgeons hope will allieviate seizures and fits of rage caused by a rare tumour. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Inglewood girl's miniature obsession pays off

The EV-40 starts work

The EV40 (Evolution Nano semi-automatic vial filling machine) at work in Moss Rocard and Smith Eltham

The EV-40 at work

Trainee pharmacy assistant Samantha Harwood from Moss Rocard and Smith Chemist in Eltham explains how the EV-40 works.

Watch NZH Local Focus: New Plymouth Mayor pips more experienced rivals

He started as an outside chance, but Neil Holdom’s strong campaign won him the New Plymouth mayoralty by 500 votes. Made with funding from NZ on Air

Watch NZH Local Focus: Steve and his flock go ‘viral’

Steve the cat has gained quite a following and not just on the internet. Made with funding from NZ on Air

Watch NZH Local Focus: Seabed mining opponents mobilise

Seabed mining is back in the spotlight as Trans Tasman Resources submits second application for consent to mine off the South Taranaki coast.