Whanganui's annual Soapbox derby has been running for four years. And each year it gets more popular with local kids - and kids at heart. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Whanganui's annual Soapbox derby has been running for four years. And each year it gets more popular with local kids - and kids at heart. Watch NZH Local Focus: Soap box derby bigger every year

Video of aftermath of destructive winds on a South Taranaki couple's wedding marquee

Vintage Weekend in Wanganui.

"We will stop paying rates to Horizons, and use the money to fund free beer on Sundays!" Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A rare 1945 Douglas DC3, owned by Air Chathams, and touched down at Whanganui Airport. Made with funding from NZ On Air

Three shearers from different corners of the country have smashed a world shearing record - 1611 strongwool ewes between them in just eight hours. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The fastest kids on the block in Whanganui gathered at Cook's Garden on Tuesday night.. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Watch NZH Local Focus: This is the city with the cheapest housing in New Zealand and local real estate agents are rejoicing.

The Whanganui Awa Paddlers practicing for the Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Waka Ama Sprint Nationals are getting a little help from above. Alex Mcleod has helped the paddlers by using drone technology to monitor the performance on the river and giving the coaches a real time view. Video Bevan Conley

Fire at Kai Iwi beach in the New Year celebrations.

The people of Taurmarunui have been part of a social expert, aimed at lowering youth crime

His father started the practice after World War 2. Now, John Moore has shut the doors for good. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

No place for a carol :Marcus Nyssen has been busked Carol tunes for the last two years. This year the store closed down and his mum Julie has not been able to find a shop owner willing to let Marcus play

World FMX superstar Levi Sherwood will take a gear shift next March and be making a guest appearance at the Suzuki Extreme 4x4 Challenge on Dan Cowper's farm in Turakina on March 26.

Bulls billboard,Marton. video by Stuart Munro

Kai Iwi kids win a prize in health and well-being contest. Video by Stuart Munro

Whanganui's second annual Santa Run raised funds for charity Kidscan. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Watch snippets of Whanganui's 2016 Christmas Parade as it travels down Victoria Ave. Video Bevan Conley.

This year's annual Tough Kids competition was the biggest yet, attracting schools from around the Whanganui region. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Community spirit is alive and well in Whanganui with parents and bike enthusiasts working together to build a huge new bike park for the kids. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

John Spence is shaving his moustache, which he's had for 40 years, for prostate cancer.

Aberfeldy School has won first prize in an anti-bullying video contest. Video by Stuart Munro

New signs Heads Road rail intersection, Whanganui. Video by Stuart Munro

Good Samaritan saves boy from Whangnaui river. Video by Stuart Munro

Wanganui Aero Club is announcing a $1500 scholarship. Video by Stuart Munro

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.

Melanoma app.Marie Stantiall has been testing a new app. Video by Stuart Munro

Funeral of John (Johnny) McClune

The 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.