VideoJournalist Bay of Plenty, NZH Local Focus
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A day in the life of a female woodchopping champ
Darcell Apelu is a top female woodchopper. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Whizz-kid aiming to connect youth to politics
Ben Sokimi is not your average 16-year-old. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Māori carvers take the world by storm
A Māori waka builder and tutor talks about his craft. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Driving improvements with licensing in Ōpōtiki
Reducing road deaths is the aim in Ōpōtiki. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Mt Maunganui kids' doggy daycare helps fund girl's treatment
Entrepreneurial siblings set up doggy daycare. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Whatcha' dune? Saving the coastline, that's what
Primary children are helping to replant our dunes. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Councils and iwi come together to support Kaituna River
The health of the Kaituna River is a priority for all. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Is Rotorua our closest thing to Mars?
Is there life on Mars? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Dirty Dusting review
Three women fired from their cleaning jobs, forces them to start up a telephone sex line.
Māori chef forages for fine dining in the forest
Hiakai chef Monique Fiso is on a mission. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Kiwi photographer sees red over bullying
Red Matters is a project to end bullying of redheads. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
House of the Year judge: Signs your home is on trend
House of the Year judge on the latest housing trends. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Harbour under threat from Asian crabs
Aggressive invaders will eat native crabs' food. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Elderly compete at the Rest Home Games
150 senior citizens took on the annual Rest Home Games. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tai chi converts fans into movers, not shakers
A local tai chi society is moving people. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Review - Annie: The Musical
Annie: The Musical is running at Baycourt Theatre until May 26. Jaden McLeod reviews.
Thousands of Kiwi kids take on mini marathon
2500 kids ran a portion of the Rotorua Marathon. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tauranga Girls' College Principal looks to the future
Tara Kanji discusses her vision for the future. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
School Report: Otumoetai College Principal admits shedding a tear
Russell Gordon discusses his recent transition. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
School Report: Merivale School Principal aims to be a positive influence
Tom Paekau discusses his new role. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
School Report: Aquinas College Principal feels the spirit
Matt Dalton discusses the challenges of his new role. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Edgecumbe: 'They said it wouldn't happen again'
Edgecumbe locals are taking aim at the regional council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Flood pushes house off foundations: 'It broke my heart'
Disasters affect everyone in unexpected ways. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Edgecumbe one year on: Street that stayed together
Of three families on College Rd two won't leave. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Businesses finding their feet in Edgecumbe
Edgecumbe still waiting for a supermarket. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Financial fallout continues for flooded Edgecumbe farmers
For Edgecumbe farmers, financial troubles are not over. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus Feature: Edgecumbe remembers the day the river breached
"It was chaotic... like a war zone". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Kindy's top environmental status
Caring for kids and caring for the environment. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Birthing centre celebrates 1000 births
Nearly a baby a day for local primary birthing centre. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Overwhelmed town resorts to portaloos
Some residents have to use portaloos post-flood. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Bridal business booming in the Bay
Bridal stores are seeing increased sales this Summer. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Elderly keeping fit on their feet
A new initiative is helping pensioners keep active. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Young kiwi released into the wild
Kiwis saved one bird at a time. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Summer Hacks: How to lose the Christmas kilos
Top tips for losing the kilos from the festive season. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Movie Review: The Time of their lives (+trailer)
What can I say about this jaunt? Not even Pauline Collins could save this one.
Movie Review: War for the Planet of the Apes (+trailer)
The War for the Planet of the Apes gripping examination of the dark side of humanity.
Local Focus: Concern mounts for second king tide
Residents are cleaning up after a king tide hit today. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: People 'swarm' home to work in Opotiki
Industry is thriving as locals return to the region. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Movie Review: The Beguiled (+trailer)
This adaptation of The Beguiled is full of intrigue and passion.
Local Focus: Woman's life upturned by rare disorder
Penny Gatenby's life changed in an instant. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Businesses support Tauranga Community Foodbank
It's the largest amount of donations in history. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
What's a cross between a labrador and a librarian?
New initiative gives academics 'paws' for thought. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Teenagers support their community
AC Army students are packing lunches for those in need. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Community hub to regenerate Katikati CBD
The $4.5 million hub project is now underway. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Harold the Giraffe lady wins her own prize
Astrid Martin worked with over 50,000 local schoolkids. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Movie Review: Murder on the Orient Express (+trailer)
Murder on the Orient Express was a spectacle to behold.
Local Focus: Community grant supporting arts in Opotiki
Teaching art in low-decile schools gets results. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Support for the children of Edgecumbe
Edgecumbe children are returning to their home town. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: What next for Karena & Kasey?
Local Masterchefs discuss plans for the future. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Life after Edgecumbe
How has life changed for people since Edgecumbe flooded? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Mood on the streets - Tauranga Moana
What do the arts community of Tauranga think? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Mood on the streets - Pirirakau
Local Focus speaks to the Māori community of Pirirakau. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Kiwi app making waves worldwide
Act on the little idea in the back of your brain. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
A new airport for the whole Bay of Plenty?
Ngāi Te Rangi support it but who else does? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: After the rubber hits the road, where does it go?
Where to put 5 million tyres a year. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Jiu-jitsu gives brave Te Ariki hope
Te Ariki has bronchiectasis, a life-altering disease. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Lotto winner talks politics, drugs and Winston Peters
Lotto winner Lou Te Keeti talks to Gareth Morgan. Made with funding from NZ On Air.