Local Focus: Streets of Rotorua empty following lockdown
The once bustling tourist town is now barren. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
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Local Focus: See how Covid-19 has changed Hawke's Bay
Peer pressure and a desire to save lives is all we need. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Tumbleweeds on the streets of Tauranga
Residents following the two-meter rule. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
The Covid-19 lockdown of New Zealand started at 11:59pm 25 March 2020. This is what it was like on the first morning.
The Covid-19 lockdown of New Zealand started at 11:59pm 25 March 2020. This is what it was like on the first morning.
Local Focus: Mayor says the next four weeks are going to be a challenge for everybody
Take self-isolation, two-metre rule seriously. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: 'Tonight I will have a cry and that's it'
The idea is to band the business community together. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Local Focus: New greetings on the marae
Hongi, harirū and hugs replaced with bows and words. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: From suppression to leading the world, the Māori tattoo resurgence
Artists around the world 'look towards us for guidance'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Napier mayor calls for calm over Ruby Princess cruise ship visit on March 15
Napier mayor urges calm after Ruby Princess cruise. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Down syndrome reality very different to mothers' expectations
Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Native plants instead of sprays
Villa Maria is trialling under-vine natives. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Drastic changes to NZ Motorsport likely
Televised motorsport without crowds being considered. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Local Focus: Apple industry immune to virus
Apple industry says fruit selling well overseas. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Rotorua lakes welcomes new toilet block
Budget bogs a model for other public toilets. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Tattoo show goes ahead without international stars
Just 48 hours to get home to Greenland. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Introducing the China Lions
Bay of Plenty's newest rugby side plays Fiji tomorrow. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Tauranga rates rise under fire
Residents question 12.6 per cent rates hike. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Defiant organic farmers await prosecution
Lindsay Farm is bending or breaking Government rules. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Youth driving change in attitudes around Pride
"You-be-you is a premise we should all live by". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
The sprinkler bandits of Hastings
Residents breaking bylaws in Hastings. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Taupō airport developments about to take off
Developments for a new terminal, apron and car-park. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Pāpāmoa rallies to help Oscar 'Fight the Baddies'
Incredible display of support at family fundraiser. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Dancing in the streets of Ōpōtiki after PGF announcement
The town's harbour is receiving a $79.4 million boost. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Future lifeguards in the making at Oceans' 20 in Mount Maunganui
Oceans' 20 comp takes over Mount Maunganui. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Retirement homes in Kawerau are 'go'
64 units set to be built, freeing up houses for others. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Wetland, parkland or stormwater drain? Trouble in paradise
There's a storm brewing along the waterways of Pāpāmoa. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Eastside expo a 'boutique' experience
The East Coast Farming Expo's fifth event. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Kawerau welcomes PGF cash injection
Small towns reaping the benefits in investment and jobs. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: She sells sunflowers in the summer sun
Sunflowers are a blooming business in Hawke's Bay. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Power 88.3FM gives youth a voice
"You can literally see the fear in their eyes." Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Council's Youth Committee needs rascals
Nicole Grey at Whanganui District Council wants you(th). Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Soap box races return to Art Deco Festival weekend
The races were held at Napier's annual festival. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Rotorua Principals react to shocking attendance statistics
Statistics show a disturbing drop in attendance. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Māori art and augmented reality
Paintings break into song. Made with funding from NZ On Air.