Local Focus: Is pay the reason for hospo staffing shortages?

Differing opinions on hospo pay rates and whether training is needed to wait tables.

Upcycling centre getting upcycled

The Junction in New Plymouth will soon expand and sort through skips of commercial waste.

Local Focus: Jars Cafe is open and serving not just planespotters

The Airport Cafe is back and Loulou Krebs hopes to make it a reason to go to the airport.

Local Focus: Bikes, hikes, and silent nights - three weeks at That Place

Follow the Oskams' journey as they prepare to reopen That Place for the season.

Local Focus: The pool party Stratford residents have been waiting for

Stratford residents celebrate the opening of Wai O Rua - Stratford Aquatic Centre.

Local Focus: Aisha Beazley on Candidate Camera

Meet Aisha Beazley, running for Whanganui District Council.

Local Focus: Dave Hill on Candidate Camera

Meet Dave Hill, who is running for Whanganui District Council.

Local Focus: Phillip Reweti (Bear) on Candidate Camera

Meet Phillip Reweti (Bear), standing for Whanganui District Council.

Local Focus: Jenny Duncan on Candidate Camera

Meet Jenny Duncan, running for Whanganui District Council.

Local Focus: Glenda Brown on Candidate Camera

Meet Glenda Brown, running for Whanganui District Council.

Local Focus: Scott Phillips on Candidate Camera

Meet Scott Phillips, running for Whanganui District Council.

Local Focus: Ross Fallen on Candidate Camera

Meet Ross Fallen, standing for Whanganui District Council.

Local Focus: Rory Smith on Candidate Camera

Meet Rory Smith, standing for Whanganui District Council.

Local Focus: Rod Trott on Candidate Camera

Meet Rod Trott, standing for Whanganui District Council.

Local Focus: Peter Oskam on Candidate Camera

Meet Peter Oskam, standing for Whanganui District Council.

Local Focus: Cerise Packer on Candidate Camera

Meet Cerise Packer, who is standing for Whanganui District Council.

WDC candidate will advocate for homeless, disabled

Meet Gill Howard, who is running for the Whanganui District Council.

Local Focus: Rob Vinsen on Candidate Camera

Meet Rob Vinsen, running for Whanganui District Council.

Local Focus: Charlotte Melser on Candidate Camera

Meet Charlotte Melser, running for Whanganui District Council.

Local Focus: Josh Chandulal-Mackay on Candidate Camera

Meet Josh Chandulal-Mackay, running for Whanganui District Council.

Local Focus: Hamish McDouall on Candidate Camera

Meet Hamish McDouall, running for mayor of Whanganui.

Local Focus: Dan Jackson on Candidate Camera

Meet Dan Jackson, running for Whanganui District Council.

Local Focus: Andrew Tripe on Candidate Camera

Meet Andrew Tripe, running for mayor of Whanganui.

Local Focus: Michael Law on Candidate Camera

Meet Michael Law who is running for Whanganui District Council.

Local Focus: DC Harding on Candidate Camera

Meet DC Harding, who is running for Whanganui District Council - and mayor.

Local Focus: James Barron on Candidate Camera

Meet James Barron, who is running for Whanganui District Council.

Local Focus: Helen Craig on Candidate Camera

Helen Craig is running again for Whanganui District Council.

Local Focus: Whanganui's summer buzz just got louder

Whanganui & Partners has recently announced recipients for it's 2022 to 2023 events fund.

Local Focus: The Whanganui bread recognised by Unesco

George Jackson believes traditional Māori bread is the future.

Local Focus: Mysterious giant snails found in Tōtara Reserve Regional Park

Carnivorous Powelliphanta marchanti snails have been seen in Tōtara Reserve Regional Park.

Local Focus: The coastal scientist harnessing the power of community

Jim Dahm explains why community involvement brings better outcomes to our beautiful coast.

Local Focus: Regional passenger rail services fighting to survive

Cars v trains for the Manawatū-to-Wellington passenger rail service