CrimeWatch NZH Local Focus: I could've killed her"It's Not Ok" spokesperson Vic Tamati talks to Hawke's Bay Regional Prison inmates about living a violence-free life. Made with funding from NZ On Air.24 Nov 05:40 PM
KahuWatch NZH Local Focus: DOC face backlash. We won't be engaging with them!Taranaki Iwi and environmental groups are bitterly disappointed. "The failings of our government and the failings of DOC especially, means we have to go out and fight these corporations off". Made with funding from NZ On Air.24 Nov 05:32 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Rotorua Scientists make fuel out of sawdustScientists at the Scion Research Institute in Rotorua have developed a way to use sawdust to produce biofuel for the transportation sector. Made with funding from NZ On Air.22 Nov 11:58 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Belts on for the Waikato WaspsWhen Wheelchair Football becomes a Paralympic Sport, these Cambridge sportsmen will be Paralympians. Made with funding from NZ On Air.21 Nov 05:11 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Taranaki 1080 conservation compromise100% Pure Taranaki want to use alternatives to 1080 poison to keep pest numbers low. Made with funding from NZ On Air.21 Nov 04:42 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Waverley A&P captures charm of bygone daysThe Waverley A&P Show has been going for 86 years. People come from around the region to experience what is one of the last old style farming events around.19 Nov 05:54 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Strange launches Hamilton East campaign for change.Music teacher Jamie Strange has launched his campaign to win Hamilton East from sitting National MP David Bennett at next year's general election. Made with funding from NZ On Air19 Nov 04:57 AM
ManufacturingWatch NZH Local Focus: Rush Munro's to export internationallyHastings ice cream parlour Rush Munro's is celebrating 90 years in business. They're also gearing up to expand into the international market. Made with funding from NZ On Air.18 Nov 06:53 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Making refugees at home on Hamilton roadsLearning to drive can be hard, but learning it in a new language is almost impossible. But that's changing for refugees in Hamilton. Made with funding from NZ On Air.17 Nov 05:20 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Flaxmere gets bikes for ChristmasSome Flaxmere residents will soon be the proud owners of new bikes gifted by Menzshed Hastings. And the gesture couldn't have come at a better time. Made with funding from NZ On Air.17 Nov 03:03 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Get out of your car for Tongariro CrossingIt's one of the most stunning walks in the world, so you can't expect to park right outside the very beginning of the track on a busy weekend.16 Nov 08:30 PM
LifestyleWatch NZH Local Focus: Super Moon King Tides batter Firth of ThamesOfficials are urging residents around the Firth of Thames to take photos of King Tides to help them chart the impact of possible sea level rises. Made with funding from NZ On Air.15 Nov 07:35 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Ferry to Motueka refloatedPlans for a ferry between Whanganui and Port Motueka have been revisited. And pending a feasibility study by the council, could have the Mayor's support. Made with funding from NZ On Air.15 Nov 03:12 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Whakatane tourism boomingTourism is booming in Whakatane. Latest statistics show travellers to the region injected 115 million dollars into the local economy last year. That's an increase of 20 percent over the last three years. Made with funding from NZ On Air.14 Nov 11:02 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Rubber ducks run amokWhanganui locals went a little quackers on Saturday, in the name of charity. Made with funding from NZ On Air.14 Nov 09:47 PM
EmploymentWatch NZH Local Focus: East Cape lures expats homeTe Whanau-a-Apanui land trustees have set up a forest road engineering company on the East Cape, employing twenty locals, including ex-pats. Made with funding from NZ On Air.14 Nov 12:21 AM
LifestyleWatch NZH Local Focus: Hastings wildflower display delightsThe biennial Wildflower Sculpture Exhibition in Hastings is back for a fifth year. Made with funding from NZ On Air.11 Nov 09:37 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Waikato farmers react to Trump's electionWaikato farmers say if Donald Trump scuttles the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement it will be a setback. But, they believe any US withdrawal from free trade may ultimately open up opportunities for Kiwi exporters. Made with funding from NZ On Air.10 Nov 07:45 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Te Aroha celebrates powerTe Aroha Museum is celebrating 110 years of electricity in the region with an exhibition that will trigger powerful memories for older people. Among the items on display, vintage vacuum cleaners and heaters. Made with funding from NZ On Air.09 Nov 10:18 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Some Napier residents turn their back on US electionsWhile the world watched the US election results unfold last night, Local Focus met Napier residents and some visitors who chose the soak in the sun instead. Made with funding from NZ On Air.09 Nov 09:42 PM
KahuWatch NZH Local Focus: Opotiki Artist bridges culturesOpotiki Artist Jamie Boynton has unveiled his latest work, at Waiotahe Valley School centenary celebrations. The artwork reflects Mr Boynton's personal to uncover his identity, a mix of Maori and Pakeha heritage. Made with funding from NZ On Air.07 Nov 09:29 PM
KahuWatch NZH Local Focus: Fresh calls to rename Poverty BayGisborne Mayor Meng Foon has reignited the debate about the name Poverty Bay, suggesting the Maori name should be added. But some locals say that doesn't go far enough. Made with funding from NZ On Air07 Nov 04:20 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Message to his holiness the Pope, return our teddy!Eltham teddy bear involved in international kidnapping case. Made with funding from NZ On Air.05 Nov 03:42 AM
Small BusinessWatch NZH Local Focus: Crowdfunding in the Bay of PlentyPledgeMe is hosting workshops in the regions, with plenty of tips and tricks for successful crowdfunding. Made with funding from NZ On Air.05 Nov 03:14 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Why we abandoned AucklandWATCH: Jayde Penney was an Aucklander, born and bred. But in August this year she abandoned the City of Sails with her two children to start a new life in Rotorua.04 Nov 06:11 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Hot laps getting hotter in FeildingMotorsport fans rejoice, a new attraction at Feilding's Manfield Racetrack, gets you as close as possible to the world of a professional race car driver. Made with funding from NZ On Air.04 Nov 06:04 PM
LifestyleWatch NZH Focus: Gisborne's a hot property market for under-30sGisborne Real Estate agent George Horsfall, 23, is helping other young people buy their first home, as he has just done. The region has New Zealand's second highest proportion of mortgage holders under 30. Made with funding from NZ On Air.04 Nov 04:54 PM
LifestyleWatch NZH Local Focus: Hamilton Calf Competition for a good causeIt's a battle of the finest for Lye Farm and Scott Farm on the outskirts of Hamilton - all in the name charity. Made with funding from NZ On Air.03 Nov 07:05 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Farmers tackle meth in the workplaceFederated Farmers is urging farmers to tackle the issue of methamphetamine in the workplace. Experts say new Health and Safety regulations mean employers are now legally obligated to take steps to mitigate the risk. Made with funding from NZ On AIr03 Nov 05:59 AM
BusinessWatch NZH Local Focus: Freezer meals Gizzy style!Gisborne catering company, Black Fig, have created their own, local meal delivery service. Made with funding from NZ On Air.03 Nov 04:35 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Pedal power for safe trail to GisborneThe Motu Trails fundraising event, highlighted a section of SH2 that could be improved to provide a safer 'coast to coast' ride, linking Opotiki to Gisborne. Made with funding from NZ On Air.31 Oct 04:21 AM
LifestyleWatch NZH Local Focus: Shepherds, Shemozzles and StubbiesWelcome to the Hunterville Shemozzle, the race that really puts shepherds to the test-icle! Made with funding from NZ On Air.31 Oct 03:49 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Paraparas repairs prolongedNZTA say SH4 will be repaired in time for the 2nd anniversary of the huge storms that virtually swept it away. Meanwhile motorists and truckies must wait and count the costs. Made with funding from NZ On Air.28 Oct 06:00 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Napier legal aid lawyers dwindlingRaising two kids and battling cancer - Juliet Mawley had to rely on Legal Aid in a recent hearing. But she feels shortchanged because of tightening budgets for legal aid across the country. Made with funding from NZ On Air.28 Oct 06:00 PM
