Shilo Kino
Video Journalist, Bay of Plenty, NZH Local Focus
Video Journalist, Bay of Plenty, NZH Local Focus
We are your advocate, Aotearoa. Uncovering stories that matter, asking hard-hitting questions of those in power, live-blogging sport events, monitoring the highs and lows of the NZX and providing Premium expert opinion and analysis. Bringing you distinctive, quality journalism and breaking news from across New Zealand and around the world. With specialists working together to create indepth reads, engaging video, and unmissable podcasts.
Check out Shilo’s latest content
Local Focus: A greenie, a pastor and a lifecoach walk into a council chamber
Meet the three new women on Tauranga Council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Push for new councillor to resign after Treaty comment
Reactions to comments to 'end the Treaty gravy train'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Mayoral candidate says the Mount is no longer safe
Chris Stokes is pushing for a stronger police presence. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Tino rangatiratanga to Tauranga council
We need to help whānau vote, Munn says. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: DJ running for council
Te Kani wants to connect council to Māori communities. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Young Māori student translates for thousands of Chinese tourists
"They're in shock when they hear me speaking Chinese". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Dame Susan Devoy slams 'racist' submissions
Racism has "reared its ugly head". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tauranga or towel-wronger?
Mr G sends a clear message to Tauranga. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Controversial mayoral candidate says he's honest, not racist
Casson is sure he has a chance to become mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Ex-rugby player wants a crack at council
30-year-old AJ Tuhoro says it's time for change. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: King versus Southgate round two
A six-vote swing would oust King. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'I'm not the bad guy': Mayoral candidate Danny Cancian
'I'm not the bad guy everyone says I am'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Meet one of New Zealand's youngest authors
Olly Hills is NZ's 12-year-old cicada expert. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Meet the first Māori woman pilot to graduate from Air Force
'I just assumed that you're a flight attendant.' Made with funding from NZ On Air.
No more jokes about Hamilton if young candidate becomes mayor
Louise Hutt sees room for improvement in Hamilton. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Te reo card game makes play for schools
Te reo memory game with a twist. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Tenby Powell says Tauranga deserves better
Meet the man behind the suit. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Meng Foon on lunches, blackmailing gang members and te reo Māori
Gisborne treasure Meng Foon in his last days as mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Stepping out of Meng Foon's shadow
Rehette Stoltz wants to be the one who makes history. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Could this be Gisborne's first Māori mayor?
Meredith Akuhata-Brown is fighting for the top job. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: The Pasifika face of NZ law
Even the President of the Law Society faces racism. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Different views on Captain Cook
How to mark the arrival of Cook divides the community. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Māori land wars theme for youth holiday programme
Students spend school holidays studying history. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Haere mai to Tauranga's first mahi toi store
Different type of clients welcome at old police station. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Kelvin Clout to run for mayor, again
Clout hopes to be third time lucky. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tauranga's retail begging ban called 'inhumane'
Not everyone is happy about the new bylaw. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Morrinsville proud of their world leader
More famous than the colourful cows. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Chinese cultural showcase coming to Te Puke
The free event will be held from 10am Saturday. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'We are not harmful': Muslim community remains in shock
The Hossain family have lived here for 15 years. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Bay of Plenty students join climate change protest
'Tautoko te rangatahi.' Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Kawerau: 'Unless you've lived here, you don't actually know'
Locals say Kawerau is not as bad as headlines suggest. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Protest rising over 'concrete pad' in Mount Maunganui
Saga continues for the controversial green space. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
How this principal turned a failing school into one of the best in the country
Principal says 90% of his Māori students couldn't read. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Rising seas and weather events: Thames still to sign climate change declaration
Locals of the low-lying town motivated to make change. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Accidental vegan delivery business a winner
Winner, winner, vegan dinner. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Joe and Elvor start a rising tsunami of support
More friends for elderly folks who just need company. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Sprinkler ban a pain for 4-year-old Rylan
The council isn't sure when the sprinkler ban will end. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Once were radicals
"It's time to reflect on where we are at now". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Māori artist urges women to speak up
Mana wahine is inspiration behind her Waitangi artwork. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Chinese New Year celebrations start at home
It's the biggest celebration in the world. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Strong reactions to new 'skatepark' that isn't
It's not pretty... yet! Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Katikati named one of the best towns in NZ
Mural town making its mark for quality of life. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Legendary lifeguard's career spans 40 years
This 61 year old lifeguard has no plans of stopping. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: 'This whole town has become one big Airbnb'
Summer is coming! But it's not good news for everyone. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'This whole town has become one big Airbnb'
Summer is coming! But it's not good news for everyone. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Mark Sandoval's top spots to hit this summer
Pāpāmoa tips from travel blogger, Mark Sandoval. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Māori women's suffrage day celebrated
20 December was the anniversary for Māori women to vote. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Is this Aotearoa's next big Māori superstar?
This sassy 18-year-old is just getting started. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Celebrity chef impresses school kids - with healthy food
He's cooked on TV, for the Queen and now Tauranga kids. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Alternative health practitioner: 'Health organisations tried to shut me down'
The naturopath had paint thrown at her car. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tauranga motorists react to lower speed limits
Slow down in Tauranga CBD. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Kiwi ready for royal treatment
Rainbow Springs is ready for royalty. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Is this Māori vegan our next big influencer?
He's young, alcohol free and a vegan. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Reformed mobster: Gang members think prison is 'fun'
Mahi Tahi worked for this man and many like him. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Students embrace Chinese language
It's the fastest growing language in primary schools. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Great-great-granddaughter of suffrage
Madeleine, 16, wants to follow in her footsteps. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Kombucha fix isn't right for everyone
It's popular but is it healthy? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Meet Stephen the reo Māori speaker
"If you didn't know Stephen, you would think he's Māori." Made with funding from NZ On Air
Tauranga house prices shatter Aucklanders' dreams
Tauranga house prices are not what they were. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Award-winning NZ pie man's harrowing start in life
From a harsh life as a refugee to a national treasure. Made with funding from NZ On Air.