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THE COUNTRY

A day in the life of a female woodchopping champ

10 Aug, 2018 9:55am
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Darcell Apelu is a top female woodchopper. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Whizz-kid aiming to connect youth to politics

9 Aug, 2018 8:50am
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Ben Sokimi is not your average 16-year-old. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Māori carvers take the world by storm

8 Aug, 2018 9:25am
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A Māori waka builder and tutor talks about his craft. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Driving improvements with licensing in Ōpōtiki

27 Jul, 2018 8:10am
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Reducing road deaths is the aim in Ōpōtiki. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Scientist in NZ seeking the origins of life

12 Jul, 2018 3:25pm
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Could the origins of life be discovered in Rotorua? Made with funding from NZ On Air.

LIFESTYLE

Mt Maunganui kids' doggy daycare helps fund girl's treatment

11 Jul, 2018 1:30pm
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Entrepreneurial siblings set up doggy daycare. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Whatcha' dune? Saving the coastline, that's what

10 Jul, 2018 9:30am
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Primary children are helping to replant our dunes. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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Local Focus: Councils and iwi come together to support Kaituna River

9 Jul, 2018 5:00pm
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The health of the Kaituna River is a priority for all. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Is Rotorua our closest thing to Mars?

9 Jul, 2018 9:10am
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Is there life on Mars? Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Plenty of hoots when three cleaners turn sex workers. Photo / Supplied

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Dirty Dusting review

28 Jun, 2018 5:00am
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Three women fired from their cleaning jobs, forces them to start up a telephone sex line.

LIFESTYLE

Māori chef forages for fine dining in the forest

6 Jun, 2018 12:00pm
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Hiakai chef Monique Fiso is on a mission. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Red Matters is a project to end bullying of redheads. Photo / Local Focus

LIFESTYLE

Kiwi photographer sees red over bullying

5 Jun, 2018 11:37am
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Red Matters is a project to end bullying of redheads. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Locked away museum artefacts inspire local artists

2 Jun, 2018 9:00am
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Five locals will perform as part of Escape Arts Fest. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

LIFESTYLE

House of the Year judge: Signs your home is on trend

31 May, 2018 10:56am
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House of the Year judge on the latest housing trends. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Charybdis Japonica, the Asian paddle crab.

Harbour under threat from Asian crabs

30 May, 2018 7:00am
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Aggressive invaders will eat native crabs' food. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

LIFESTYLE

Elderly compete at the Rest Home Games

28 May, 2018 4:48pm
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150 senior citizens took on the annual Rest Home Games. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

LIFESTYLE

Tai chi converts fans into movers, not shakers

28 May, 2018 9:21am
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A local tai chi society is moving people. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Review - Annie: The Musical

24 May, 2018 3:49pm
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Annie: The Musical is running at Baycourt Theatre until May 26. Jaden McLeod reviews.

LIFESTYLE

Thousands of Kiwi kids take on mini marathon

11 May, 2018 4:00am
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2500 kids ran a portion of the Rotorua Marathon. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Tauranga Girls' College Principal looks to the future

2 May, 2018 5:30pm
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Tara Kanji discusses her vision for the future. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

School Report: Otumoetai College Principal admits shedding a tear

2 May, 2018 7:00am
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Russell Gordon discusses his recent transition. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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School Report: Merivale School Principal aims to be a positive influence

1 May, 2018 2:48pm
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Tom Paekau discusses his new role. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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School Report: Aquinas College Principal feels the spirit

30 Apr, 2018 3:35pm
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Matt Dalton discusses the challenges of his new role. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Edgecumbe: 'They said it wouldn't happen again'

6 Apr, 2018 6:40am
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Edgecumbe locals are taking aim at the regional council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Flood pushes house off foundations: 'It broke my heart'

5 Apr, 2018 7:24am
5 minutes to read

Disasters affect everyone in unexpected ways. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Fred Mansell spent hours at the site of his childhood home, which was swept away. Photo / Jaden McLeod

NEW ZEALAND

Edgecumbe one year on: Street that stayed together

5 Apr, 2018 5:00am
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Of three families on College Rd two won't leave. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Don Gorrie in his empty supermarket, a bustling local Edgecumbe store before the floods. Photo / Jaden McLeod

BUSINESS

Businesses finding their feet in Edgecumbe

4 Apr, 2018 6:15am
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Edgecumbe still waiting for a supermarket. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Farmers are still suffering financially, one year on from the Edgecumbe flood. Photo / Jaden McLeod

BUSINESS

Financial fallout continues for flooded Edgecumbe farmers

3 Apr, 2018 9:00am
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For Edgecumbe farmers, financial troubles are not over. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Local Focus Feature: Edgecumbe remembers the day the river breached

2 Apr, 2018 9:00am
5 minutes to read

"It was chaotic... like a war zone". Made with funding from NZ On Air.

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Kindy's top environmental status

20 Mar, 2018 11:00am
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Caring for kids and caring for the environment. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

LIFESTYLE

Birthing centre celebrates 1000 births

19 Mar, 2018 8:35am
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Nearly a baby a day for local primary birthing centre. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Local Focus: Ōpōtiki initiative teaching kids to bike safe

23 Feb, 2018 1:29pm
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Ōpōtiki Bike Kitchen teaches kids how to fix their bike. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Overwhelmed town resorts to portaloos

13 Feb, 2018 2:33pm
Quick Read

Some residents have to use portaloos post-flood. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

BUSINESS

Local Focus: Bridal business booming in the Bay

29 Jan, 2018 6:34am
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Bridal stores are seeing increased sales this Summer. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

LIFESTYLE

Local Focus: Elderly keeping fit on their feet

26 Jan, 2018 6:02pm
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A new initiative is helping pensioners keep active. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Young kiwi released into the wild

26 Jan, 2018 12:33pm
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Kiwis saved one bird at a time. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: 'We're off to see the Wizard' - youth flock to local theatre

19 Jan, 2018 5:37pm
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Youth shows have seen new performers join local theatre. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

LIFESTYLE

Summer Hacks: How to lose the Christmas kilos

12 Jan, 2018 6:30am
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Top tips for losing the kilos from the festive season. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Andy Serkis plays Caesar in the War for the Planet of the Apes.

KAPITI NEWS | Lifestyle

Movie Review: War for the Planet of the Apes (+trailer)

8 Jan, 2018 4:00am
2 minutes to read

The War for the Planet of the Apes gripping examination of the dark side of humanity.

Dame Joan Collins stars as a retired pensioner in The Time of their Lives.

MANAWATU GUARDIAN | Lifestyle

Movie Review: The Time of their lives (+trailer)

8 Jan, 2018 4:00am
2 minutes to read

What can I say about this jaunt? Not even Pauline Collins could save this one.

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Local Focus: Concern mounts for second king tide

5 Jan, 2018 5:39pm
Quick Read

Residents are cleaning up after a king tide hit today. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

TECHNOLOGY

Local Focus: 3D printing traditional Maori designs

5 Jan, 2018 7:00am
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Joe Te Wharau uses 3D technology to create Māori art. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

BUSINESS

Local Focus: People 'swarm' home to work in Opotiki

4 Jan, 2018 6:47am
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Industry is thriving as locals return to the region. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Elle Fanning, Oona Laurence, Nicole Kidman and Addison Riecke star in the period drama The Beguiled.

MANAWATU GUARDIAN | Lifestyle

Movie Review: The Beguiled (+trailer)

1 Jan, 2018 4:00am
2 minutes to read

This adaptation of The Beguiled is full of intrigue and passion.

LIFESTYLE

Local Focus: Woman's life upturned by rare disorder

30 Dec, 2017 9:35am
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Penny Gatenby's life changed in an instant. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

LIFESTYLE

Local Focus: How does a meth inspection actually work?

27 Dec, 2017 9:00am
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What is the process a meth inspector takes? Made with funding from NZ On Air.

LIFESTYLE

Local Focus: Choir gets the brain moving

24 Dec, 2017 11:00am
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The Brainwave Singers are celebrating Christmas. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

LIFESTYLE

Local Focus: Businesses support Tauranga Community Foodbank

12 Dec, 2017 6:27pm
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It's the largest amount of donations in history. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

LIFESTYLE

What's a cross between a labrador and a librarian?

7 Dec, 2017 7:07am
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New initiative gives academics 'paws' for thought. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Teenagers support their community

6 Dec, 2017 11:00am
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AC Army students are packing lunches for those in need. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

LIFESTYLE

Local Focus: Community hub to regenerate Katikati CBD

5 Dec, 2017 6:45am
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The $4.5 million hub project is now underway. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Local Focus: How much tech should there be in schools?

1 Dec, 2017 1:59pm
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New Zealand kids average 4-6 hours of technology a day. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Small school, big success

29 Nov, 2017 6:44am
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Waioweka creates incredible kapa haka kids. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

LIFESTYLE

Local Focus: Harold the Giraffe lady wins her own prize

27 Nov, 2017 12:21pm
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Astrid Martin worked with over 50,000 local schoolkids. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

BUSINESS

Where crystals are becoming a calling

22 Nov, 2017 11:35am
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Women left council to start natural health businesses. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Sir Kenneth Branagh directs and stars in the movie Murder on the Orient Express. Branagh takes on the lead role of Detective Hercule Poirot.

MANAWATU GUARDIAN | Lifestyle

Movie Review: Murder on the Orient Express (+trailer)

20 Nov, 2017 4:00am
2 minutes to read

Murder on the Orient Express was a spectacle to behold.

NEW ZEALAND

Local Focus: Community grant supporting arts in Opotiki

31 Oct, 2017 6:10am
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Teaching art in low-decile schools gets results. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Local Focus: Cycling to stop suicide

21 Oct, 2017 6:02am
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A Kiwi couple pedal to raise mental health awareness. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Arts festival opens

18 Oct, 2017 8:59am
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A choir signals the start of the Tauranga Arts Festival. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Local Focus: Support for the children of Edgecumbe

12 Oct, 2017 6:42am
3 minutes to read

Edgecumbe children are returning to their home town. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Local Focus: Sevens star balances training with motherhood

11 Oct, 2017 8:00am
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Kayla McAlister - professional sportswoman and young Mum. Made with funding from NZ On Air

NEW ZEALAND

Labour candidate in limbo

4 Oct, 2017 4:30pm
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Angie Warren-Clark is a seat away from Parliament. Made with funding from NZ On Air.