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Carly Gibbs
Weekend writer
Carly is a weekend writer for the Bay of Plenty Times
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.
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Kiwis have high hopes for a better 2022, but it's still easy to succumb to worry.
As a society, we feel a need to do and be more, and for everything to run at a fast pace.
Father's Day: Dads and daughters reflect on the ups and downs of their relationship.
Those with more social and financial advantages tend to age better.
Creches charge about $30 a day; offer pick-up/drop-off and operate downtown and rural
Dry July has real benefits, particularly if participants don't give up halfway through.
His online career has been full-time for the past four years; and earns him six figures.
From setting limits to finding alternatives to being glued to devices, here's what to do.
Benee likes to think she can inspire others battling insecurities, to chase their dreams.
Life coaching is unregulated in NZ, so the advice is to do your research wisely.
Since Covid-19, an increasing number of mums have started up their own businesses.
Bixley has been approached to have one of his chapter book series turned into a film.
The Birds' new cookbook will be one of just a handful in NZ published in te reo Māori.
Covid-19 has upped the angst for some Gen Z teenagers.
An increasing number of time-poor families are calling in domestic house cleaners.
One of RNZB's longest-serving dancers, Katherine Skelton is no stranger to hard work.
Frivolous spending is seeing some couples rack up to $100,000 in consumer debt.
It's not just women these days who are feeling the pressure to hone their appearance.
Body insecurities can flow into feelings of worthlessness and unlovability, say experts.
Roles have become less prevalent for Malcolm, 55, but she'll still refuse a bad script.
Feminist Beth Bowden spent 30 years cutting it in a "man's world".
NZ of the Year nominee Su Hodkinson on litter, and her near fatal stabbing.
Actress Teuila Blakely plans to release a book on her single life.
Josh Te Kani teaches kids identity with tikanga Māori, Māori martial arts and kapa haka.
Mount doctor is one of a handful of GPs in NZ who treat those with dependency issues.
Profile: How Tauranga cartoonist Mig McMillan forged a path towards sustainable living.
Profile: One woman's 16-year fight to help abused and neglected Tauranga kids.
Tauranga's Lee Murray is New Zealand's most awarded science fiction and fantasy writer.
Bruning's crusade is to expose the frailties of pesticide regulation in New Zealand.
Tauranga man has changed the lives of thousands but few have heard of his endeavours.
Greg Turner oversees a team of police detectives in the Western Bay of Plenty.
Aisha Te Kani is the only adult in NZ - and likely the world - with her heart condition.
Statistics show Kiwis are one of the worst recyclers in the world, says Marty Hoffart.
Former MP Tony Ryall has purposely kept a low profile since exiting politics in 2014.
Having switched careers and weathered setbacks, Shane Cortese isn't to be underestimated.
Meet the Tauranga vet who saves pets and wildlife. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
A local man is fighting to become a world rally champ. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Environmental consultant, activist, dumpster driver and tiny house advocate.
Tetraplegic, Amanda Lowry: Her Paralympic dream and fight to be herself.
Educating people about the Battle of Gate Pā is Buddy Mikaere's ongoing mission.
As Kiwis get fatter, the number of obesity surgeries is only "scratching the surface".
NZ's top cafe: How Marty Robinson's, The Daily, changed a community.
An inside look at the job of a restorative embalmer.
Child psychotherapist highlights the dangers of small children being addicted to devices.
Wickliffe says since the release of his autobiography two months ago, life is changing.
Peter Nicholl overhauled Bosnia's entire banking system after the war.
Eli Muller survived a fiery crash that killed his best friend. This is his story.
Girls as young as 9 are sending nude photos, a prominent sexual abuse counsellor says.
Carly Gibbs talks to Boy star James Rolleston.
Professor Devon Polaschek talks about how to spot a psychopath.
Sam Dowdall is on two-year journey cutting hair and getting men to talk about emotions.