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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
Palmerston North petrol station targeted by sunglass-wearing armed robber for cigarettes
Man wearing sunnies in a late-night petrol station robbery.
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: Councillors defend $2 million Foxton facelift
It follows criticism from ratepayers about a lack of consultation on the plans
Watch NZH Local Focus: Heroes of Tangiwai remembered
A moving ceremony was attended by family members
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: Ashhurst residents angry over speeding cars
Ashhurst residents don't like the new gorge route. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Tractor ploughs into vehicle in Palmerston North car park
Car comes off second best after a collision with a tractor in a Palmerston North carpark.
Rapper's mum nearly survived blaze
PNC's mum was close to the back door but deadly smoke fumes claimed her life.
Macdonald out of prison, playing rugby
Acquitted of Scott Guy's murder, Ewen Macdonald has been spotted playing club rugby.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Ngamatea School closes for good
A rural country school is saying its goodbyes. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Overseas students 'untapped' by regions
A new study says international students are an "untapped opportunity" for NZ regions.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Thousands attend Whanganui dawn service
Watch the moving Dawn Service in Whanganui. Made with funding from NZ on Air
Carnival tragedy: NZ parents' heartbreak
Six-year-old Eugene Mahauariki was flung from a carnival ride on Easter Monday.
Stranded pygmy sperm whale refloated
Barry Head was still grinning hours after helping rescue a stranded pygmy sperm whale.
Ex-Whanganui doctor still before courts
The former Whanganui doctor has name suppression until his trial.
Vehicle fire closed section of SH 1
Vehicle fire temporarily closed State Highway 1 south of Waiouru.
Man allegedly pointed gun in dairy robbery
The man will appear in the Palmerston North District Court tomorrow.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Rowing club looks to move to higher ground
A Whanganui rowing club says flooding is a problem. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Showers en route for North Island
Showers are likely for much of the North Island today, according to the MetService.
Several quakes jolt Whanganui
Whanganui has been rocking and rolling this weekend with a series of quakes recorded.
Big cleanup after cyclone roars through
It came, it was wild, and then it was over. Cyclone Cook has now passed New Zealand.
Cyclone Cook puts ferries on high alert
Ferry passengers told not to panic, after comparisons with storm that sank the Wahine
Watch NZH Local Focus: Rowing club looks to move to higher ground
A Whanganui rowing club says flooding is becoming an issue. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Warnings as cyclone nears New Zealand
Flood-stricken Bay of Plenty among many areas in line to get more wet weather.
Teen assaulted while walking dog
The 17-year-old was walking her labrador when she was attacked on Sunday.
