Watch NZH Local Focus: Whanganui early learning service's costs to rise
Vetting will now cost you. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
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Watch NZH Local Focus: Sewage in Gisborne's rivers still causing a stink
Mayor says private homeowners overload sewage system. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Science a sore point in schools
A former teacher is pushing for more science in schools. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Petition too late to stop pensioner housing sale
A petition was presented to the mayor of Horowhenua. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Ore sampling in Karangahake Gorge mine
NZH Local Focus: Karangahake Gorge mine to reopen for testing.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Birds of a feather, flock together
A conservation group are protecting birds on Mauao. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Government's emergency housing not enough
Napier needs more affordable, long-term houses. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Walking off Depression and Anxiety
Nick Mason is using his experience to help others. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Sold! Horowhenua's pensioner housing gone
But the council won't say who the buyer is - yet. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Levin residents continue to fight for dump closure
They don't like the smell. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Restoring Lake Horowhenua to full health
Muaupoko tribe wants a $1.6 million injection. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Equestrian community pushes for law change
Equestrian community wants law to slow down motorists. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Spa Boat auction raising money for Air Force charity
Spoat. A boat - with a spa in the back. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Temporary cabins for Edgecumbe
There have been more than 90 requests for help with short-term accommodation in Edgecumbe
Watch NZH Local Focus: Mean girls won't spoil Gabi's birthday
She has supporters from all over the world. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Watch NZH Local Focus: Asbestos forces Taupo District Council move
Not everyone agrees with the decision. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Tarnished Frocks and Divas returns
Peta Mathias will join 150 Bay women for the show. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: NZ's first identical triplets turn 80
They gathered in Hawke's Bay - where they grew up. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: BOP Charity ball raises $110,000
Ball raises more than $110,000 for charity. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Specialists changing young lives with eye treatment
OrthoK treats shortsightedness. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Business helps fill nationwide physio shortage
They're recruiting travelling physios. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: 'We were likely to be blamed for the contamination'
Te Mata Mushrooms not to blame for water contamination. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Te Kuiti's birthing clinic under threat
Fears of roadside births in the King Country. Made with Funding from NZ On Air
Watch NZH Local Focus: Councillors defend $2 million Foxton facelift
Foxton main street causes a stir. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: In defence of farming
A Porangahau shepherd is standing up for farmers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Heroes of Tangiwai remembered
Two heroes were honoured at Tangiwai. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Waikato duck shooters ready for season
Officials urge duck shooters to take care near water. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: House of the Year competition underway
Bay homes judged in House of the Year Competition. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Cafe hit hard by Manawatu Gorge closure
Gorge closures have hit businesses hard. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Fundraiser for Huntly Museum
Fitting town for Coaltown Blues performance. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Ashhurst residents angry over speeding cars
Ashhurst residents don't like the new gorge route. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Watch NZH Local Focus: Rare 1922 vintage car unveiled in Hamilton
More than 7 years of restoration. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Fire Service puts drones to the test
Drones are being tested in emergencies in Hawke's Bay. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Ball hoping to raise large sums for BOP charities
A charity ball will raise money for local charities. Made with funding from NZ On Air.