Local Focus: Shifting to alternate modes of transport
Private cars account for 90 per cent of journeys in Tauranga and it’s causing headaches.
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Local Focus: Taking the plunge at Matariki
Matariki in Wairarapa unveils a modern pou honouring a Māori chief and a midwinter dip.
Pou and plunges - how Wairarapa celebrated Matariki
Matariki celebrated in the Wairarapa with the unveiling of a modern pou and a mass freezing cold dip in the river.
Welcome Orange Lionesses: How Bay Oval transformed to host World Cup team
'We want them to be able to train on the best facility possible,' the groundskeeper says.
World Cup fever hits Bay Oval
The Netherlands football team puts on a show for Tauranga locals.
Local Focus: From an old deer farm to a traditional Thai temple
Take a tour of the traditional Thai temple tucked away in Welcome Bay.
Deer farm now a traditional Thai temple
Take a tour of the traditional Thai temple tucked away in Welcome Bay.
Local Focus: Going native in a Masterton forest reserve
The 30-year story of how an urban wasteland became Masterton's native forest reserve.
Local Focus: Going native in a Masterton forest reserve
The 30 year story of turning an urban wasteland into a thriving forest.
Local Focus: Freshwater policy changes are coming
Katikati growers, farmers and residents discuss water quality with the regional council.
Local Focus: Who should pay for this destroyed Gisborne bridge?
Gisborne farmer Sam Gemmell completely cut off after Cyclone Gabrielle destroys bridge.
Local Focus: Who should pay for Gisborne Bridge?
Gisborne farmer Sam Gemmell completely cut-off after Cyclone Gabrielle.
Local Focus: Three decades of hard mahi making a difference to the coast
Students are taking time out of their school holidays to help protect the dune system.
Local Focus: Three decades’ hard mahi making a difference to the coast
Mount Maunganui students take time out of their school holidays to help protect the dune system.
Local Focus: Take a tour of Stonehenge Aotearoa
How a replica of the English Stonehenge was built in a Carterton paddock.
Take a tour of Stonehenge Aotearoa
How a replica of the English Stonehenge was built in a Carterton paddock.
Local Focus: Hanging out at the Men’s Shed
We work towards it all our lives, but adjusting to retirement can take time.
Local Focus: Hanging out at the Men’s Shed
We work towards it all our lives, but adjusting to retirement isn't easy.
Local Focus: More rain for flooded Gisborne
The state of emergency has been lifted in Tairāwhiti but the rain continues to fall.
Local Focus: More rain for flooded Gisborne
The state of emergency has been lifted in Tairāwhiti, but the rain continues.
Local Focus: Big rates hike for Hawke’s Bay residents
With inflation and recovery bills going up, rates rises are happening around the region.
Local Focus: Big rates hike for Hawke’s Bay residents
With inflation and recovery bills going up, rates rises are happening around the region.
Local Focus: Fred's wonderful world of film
93-year-old film maker Fred Holloway documents the people of Wairarapa.
Local Focus: Fred’s wonderful world of film
A 93-year-old film-maker, Fred Holloway, documents the people of Wairarapa.
Celebrating Cultural DiverCity is on this Saturday in Napier
Hawke’s Bay's ethnic community will take centre stage in Napier this Saturday.
'People have all kinds of grief in their life': The art of talking about loss
Local abstract artist Kelly Shrimpton talks about using art to deal with grief.
Local Focus: Art exhibition talks about living
Local abstract artist Kelly Shrimpton talks about using art to deal with grief.
'Once-in-a-lifetime': Trophy visit kicks off Fifa Women's World Cup buzz
Local Focus: Five games will be played at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton.
Local Focus: Fifa Women’s World Cup visits Tauranga
Hundreds of football fans show-up for once in a lifetime opportunity.
Local Focus: 50 flipping years
They've been flipping kids since 1972, so Local Focus' Renae Lolohea gave it a go too!
Local Focus: 50 flipping years
They've been flipping kids since 1972, so Local Focus' Renae Lolohea gave it a go too!
Local Focus: Backyards in front line to making BoP predator free
The battle to bring native birds back to our backyards has begun.
Local Focus: A taste of Hawke’s Bay’s best
Local food and wine festival is great news for Hawke’s Bay hospitality.
Local Focus: A taste of Hawke’s Bay’s best food and wine
Local food and wine festival is great news for Hawke’s Bay hospitality.