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Alexander Robertson
VideoJournalist, Palmerston North/Whanganui, NZH Local Focus
Palmerston North/Whanganui

VideoJournalist, Palmerston North/Whanganui, 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 Alexander’s latest content
Manawatū's Country Road takes you home through old New Zealand
The Country

Manawatū's Country Road takes you home through old New Zealand

18 Jan 03:45 AM
Local Focus: Picnic in the Pinetum
The Country

Local Focus: Picnic in the Pinetum

08 Dec 05:43 PM

Largest collection in the southern hemisphere. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Meet the mite tackling our worst weed problem
The Country

Meet the mite tackling our worst weed problem

22 Nov 11:30 PM

The mite to fight the country's most prolific weed. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Whistling up a fight-back for our rarest duck
The Country

Whistling up a fight-back for our rarest duck

26 Oct 04:00 PM

Our $10 whistling duck, the whio, needs protectors.

The death of a lake: 'We fix it or rename it Lake Horror-whenua'
The Country

The death of a lake: 'We fix it or rename it Lake Horror-whenua'

13 Oct 04:00 PM

Looking for clarity in the murk of a polluted lake. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Feilding's world class museum
The Country

Local Focus: Feilding's world class museum

23 Aug 06:53 PM

Take a tour of historic rural Manawatū. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Strawberry fields forever - even in winter
The Country

Strawberry fields forever - even in winter

18 Jul 02:35 AM

NZ test shows a winter strawberry industry is possible. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

'I don't want a pet cat or dog, I want bees'
The Country

'I don't want a pet cat or dog, I want bees'

20 May 09:00 PM

Ten Year old Aria is in the business of bees. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Giant haast eagle soars again
The Country

Giant haast eagle soars again

25 Apr 10:15 PM

Junk turns into gold at Kimbolton Sculpture Festival. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Don't be afraid of our water, says Horizons chair
The Country

Don't be afraid of our water, says Horizons chair

23 Apr 01:00 AM

Horizons Regional Council talks about future plans. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Half-way mark: Rangitikei mayor 'hats off to Labour'
The Country

Half-way mark: Rangitikei mayor 'hats off to Labour'

19 Apr 05:00 AM

Rangitikei mayor talks about future plans. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Low intensity dairy farmers take award
The Country

Low intensity dairy farmers take award

15 Apr 08:00 PM

Sustainability equals longevity for dairy farmers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Phoebe, 15, taking on the champs
The Country

Phoebe, 15, taking on the champs

10 Apr 11:00 PM

A girl and her dog are in the hunt. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Attack squad of weevils released
The Country

Attack squad of weevils released

08 Mar 09:45 PM

World first horsetail weed control with weevils. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

From dairy farmers to budding hemp growers
The Country

From dairy farmers to budding hemp growers

14 Jan 07:35 PM

Dairy farmers trial hemp as a new way of farming. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Foxton has a new fizz
The Country

Foxton has a new fizz

13 Dec 11:49 PM

Foxton opens NZ's newest wakeboard park. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

River Watch: Kiwi water testing weapon wins top award
The Country

River Watch: Kiwi water testing weapon wins top award

04 Dec 03:44 AM

Invention tests rivers for E. coli in real-time. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Up to 30% of crops lost to rain
The Country

Up to 30% of crops lost to rain

20 Nov 10:04 PM

Horowhenua farmers survive the wettest winter. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Leaky home victims 'have been screwed'
Rural Property

Leaky home victims 'have been screwed'

20 Sep 10:08 PM

Building inspector calls out Manawatu District Council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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