We hardly had a winter this year and now the spring weather pattern has arrived early. The week ahead looks spring-like with a number of fronts, lows and highs. WeatherWatch.co.nz also has the forecast for the rest of August – including the chances of snow at our main ski fields.
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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
St Joseph's Stratford school playground - slide
Mrs Booker demonstrated the use of the slide
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.
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
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.
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