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Te Pāti Māori mass protest in Whanganui
Te Pāti Māori mass protest: 250 protesters blocked traffic on Whanganui’s main highway closing down SH3 for about half an hour. Video / Bevan Conley

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

The Sarjeant Gallery's steel waka
NZ Structural and Engineering owners Jared Davis and Mat Gaudin talk about the steel bridge connecting old and new parts of the gallery.

Local Focus: Taranaki Paramedic on the trauma of saving lives
Mark Belchamber wrote a book to help him deal with the dark side of the job.

Matariki celebration at Majestic Square, Whanganui
Kokohuia group performed at Majestic Square for Matariki on Friday, July 14. A large crowd gathered at Majestic Square in Whanganui to watch Matariki performances. Whanganui’s town centre hosted a free community event marking Matariki and Puanga season, with live entertainment, fun activities and kai. Atu I Puanga Ki Matariki was a family-friendly celebration, the atmosphere was one of excitement and expectation, it enabled those present to gain insights into the customs and traditions passed down through generations.

Watch: 'Jake the bus' Wild altercation on Whanganui bus goes viral
A Whanganui bus driver is threatened by an irate motorist. Video / Kajun Campbell Brooking

Raw chicken
Stuart McLeod made it through half of his burger and said it tasted “pretty yum” but noticed the chicken patty was missing its normal crispy crunch.

Kinder the chicken
Kinder has had a brace on her leg to mend a broken bone. Surgery done by Veterinarian Dr Hein Stoop, from Whanganui Veterinary Services, was done to remove the brace and pins. Kenda made a full recovery.

Local Focus: “It has no future here!” Colonial statue under fire again
Whanganui Iwi concerned about the "hurtful" message inscribed on Aotearoa's first war memorial.

Local Focus: 'The Tide' is changing how people get around town
Whanganui's new high-frequency bus service is changing habits.

Local Focus: Hobby horsing is not a joke
Inaugural 'Hooves on Drews' hobby horsing extravaganza was a surprise hit.

Local Focus: Is Whanganui ready for floods?
Whanganui Mayor Andrew Tripe and emergency manager Tim Crowe discuss emergency planning and climate change mitigation.

Road flooding
Flooding in around Parsons Street and Carlton Ave, Whanganui. Video / Bevan Conley

Local Focus: Is pay really the reason for hospo staffing shortages?
Differing opinions on hospo pay rates and whether training is needed to wait tables.

'I'm new to this' - Cricket at 150kmh
'I'm new to this' - Fast-paced bowling. Reporter Mike Tweed takes on the chance of batting against a cricket bowling machine at 150 kmh with help of Cricket Whanganui and it's General Manager Pete Bowman.

'I'm New To This' - Drum Lessons
'I'm New To This' Drum Lessons. Reporter Liz Wylie gets some drum lessons from Chester Nevil.

'I'm new to this' - Roller Hockey
'I'm New To This' - Roller Hockey. Mike Tweet takes on a lesson in roller hockey with NZ rep Dean Fitness.

Local Focus: Jars Local 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: SPCA Masterton is having kittens
It's kitten season and SPCA Masterton needs your help.

Local Focus: Bikes, hikes, and silent nights - three weeks at That Place
Follow the Oskam family's journey as they prepare to reopen "That Place" for the summer mountain biking season.

World Blokart Championships
World Blokart Championships on the first day at the Sanson Domain. Manawatū Blokart Club publicity officer Richard Gower. Video / Bevan Conley

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, the Whanganui District Council candidate saying 99 per cent of scientists are wrong on climate change.

Local Focus: Jenny Duncan on Candidate Camera
Meet Jenny Duncan, running for Whanganui District Council.

Local Focus: Phillip Reweti (Bear) on Candidate Camera
Meet Phillip Reweti (Bear), 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, running for Whanganui District Council.

Local Focus: Rory Smith on Candidate Camera
Meet Rory Smith, running for Whanganui District Council.

Local Focus: Rod Trott on Candidate Camera
Meet Rod Trott, running for Whanganui District Council.

Local Focus: Peter Oskam on Candidate Camera
Meet Peter Oskam, running for Whanganui District Council.

Local Focus: Cerise Packer on Candidate Camera
Meet Cerise Packer, running for Whanganui District Council.

Cat in the tree is finally down
Finally, the cat in the tree is down and looking very healthy. Video / Bevan Conley

Local Focus: Gill Howard on Candidate Camera
Meet Gill Howard, running for Whanganui District Council.

Drone footage of a cat up a tree
A drone was used to try and guide somebody towards the 'The cat up a tree'. Video / Quinn Pedley NB There is no sound with the video.

Cat up a tree
The cat is still in the Phoenix Palm after multiple attempts of getting it down. Video / Aroha Williams

Local Focus: Charlotte Melser on Candidate Camera
Meet Charlotte Melser, running for Whanganui District Council.