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Jaden McLeod
VideoJournalist Bay of Plenty, NZH Local Focus
Bay of Plenty

VideoJournalist Bay of Plenty, 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.

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'Gang members were fighting on our front lawn': Living in a gangland
New Zealand|Crime

'Gang members were fighting on our front lawn': Living in a gangland

12 Aug 08:45 PM
Scientist in NZ seeking the origins of life
New Zealand

Scientist in NZ seeking the origins of life

12 Jul 03:25 AM

Could the origins of life be discovered in Rotorua? Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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

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

11 Jul 01:30 AM

Entrepreneurial siblings set up doggy daycare. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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

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

09 Jul 09:30 PM

Primary children are helping to replant our dunes. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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

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

09 Jul 05:00 AM

The health of the Kaituna River is a priority for all. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Is Rotorua our closest thing to Mars?
New Zealand

Is Rotorua our closest thing to Mars?

08 Jul 09:10 PM

Is there life on Mars? Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Māori chef forages for fine dining in the forest
Kahu

Māori chef forages for fine dining in the forest

06 Jun 12:00 AM

Hiakai chef Monique Fiso is on a mission. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Kiwi photographer sees red over bullying
Lifestyle

Kiwi photographer sees red over bullying

04 Jun 11:37 PM

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
Kahu

Local Focus: Locked away museum artefacts inspire local artists

01 Jun 09:00 PM

Five locals will perform as part of Escape Arts Fest. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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

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

30 May 10:56 PM

House of the Year judge on the latest housing trends. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Harbour under threat from Asian crabs
New Zealand

Harbour under threat from Asian crabs

29 May 07:00 PM

Aggressive invaders will eat native crabs' food. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Elderly compete at the Rest Home Games
Lifestyle

Elderly compete at the Rest Home Games

28 May 04:48 AM

150 senior citizens took on the annual Rest Home Games. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Tai chi converts fans into movers, not shakers
Lifestyle

Tai chi converts fans into movers, not shakers

27 May 09:21 PM

A local tai chi society is moving people. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Thousands of Kiwi kids take on mini marathon
Lifestyle

Thousands of Kiwi kids take on mini marathon

10 May 04:00 PM

2500 kids ran a portion of the Rotorua Marathon. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Tauranga Girls' College Principal looks to the future
Education

Tauranga Girls' College Principal looks to the future

02 May 05:30 AM

Tara Kanji discusses her vision for the future. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

School Report: Otumoetai College Principal admits shedding a tear
Education

School Report: Otumoetai College Principal admits shedding a tear

01 May 07:00 PM

Russell Gordon discusses his recent transition. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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

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

01 May 02:48 AM

Tom Paekau discusses his new role. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

School Report: Aquinas College Principal feels the spirit
Education

School Report: Aquinas College Principal feels the spirit

30 Apr 03:35 AM

Matt Dalton discusses the challenges of his new role. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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

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

05 Apr 06:40 PM

Edgecumbe locals are taking aim at the regional council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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

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

04 Apr 07:24 PM

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

Edgecumbe one year on: Street that stayed together
New Zealand

Edgecumbe one year on: Street that stayed together

04 Apr 05:00 PM

Of three families on College Rd two won't leave. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Businesses finding their feet in Edgecumbe
Business

Businesses finding their feet in Edgecumbe

03 Apr 06:15 PM

Edgecumbe still waiting for a supermarket. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Financial fallout continues for flooded Edgecumbe farmers
Business

Financial fallout continues for flooded Edgecumbe farmers

02 Apr 09:00 PM

For Edgecumbe farmers, financial troubles are not over. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus Feature: Edgecumbe remembers the day the river breached
New Zealand

Local Focus Feature: Edgecumbe remembers the day the river breached

01 Apr 09:00 PM

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

Kindy's top environmental status
Environment

Kindy's top environmental status

19 Mar 10:00 PM

Caring for kids and caring for the environment. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Birthing centre celebrates 1000 births
Lifestyle

Birthing centre celebrates 1000 births

18 Mar 07:35 PM

Nearly a baby a day for local primary birthing centre. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Ōpōtiki initiative teaching kids to bike safe
New Zealand

Local Focus: Ōpōtiki initiative teaching kids to bike safe

23 Feb 12:29 AM

Ōpōtiki Bike Kitchen teaches kids how to fix their bike. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Overwhelmed town resorts to portaloos
New Zealand

Overwhelmed town resorts to portaloos

13 Feb 01:33 AM

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

Local Focus: Bridal business booming in the Bay
Business

Local Focus: Bridal business booming in the Bay

28 Jan 05:34 PM

Bridal stores are seeing increased sales this Summer. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Elderly keeping fit on their feet
Lifestyle

Local Focus: Elderly keeping fit on their feet

26 Jan 05:02 AM

A new initiative is helping pensioners keep active. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Young kiwi released into the wild
New Zealand

Young kiwi released into the wild

25 Jan 11:33 PM

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
New Zealand

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

19 Jan 04:37 AM

Youth shows have seen new performers join local theatre. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Summer Hacks: How to lose the Christmas kilos
Lifestyle

Summer Hacks: How to lose the Christmas kilos

11 Jan 05:30 PM

Top tips for losing the kilos from the festive season. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: 3D printing traditional Maori designs
Technology

Local Focus: 3D printing traditional Maori designs

04 Jan 06:00 PM

Joe Te Wharau uses 3D technology to create Māori art. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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

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

03 Jan 05:47 PM

Industry is thriving as locals return to the region. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Woman's life upturned by rare disorder
Lifestyle

Local Focus: Woman's life upturned by rare disorder

29 Dec 08:35 PM

Penny Gatenby's life changed in an instant. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: How does a meth inspection actually work?
Lifestyle

Local Focus: How does a meth inspection actually work?

26 Dec 08:00 PM

What is the process a meth inspector takes? Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Choir gets the brain moving
Lifestyle

Local Focus: Choir gets the brain moving

23 Dec 10:00 PM

The Brainwave Singers are celebrating Christmas. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Businesses support Tauranga Community Foodbank
Lifestyle

Local Focus: Businesses support Tauranga Community Foodbank

12 Dec 05:27 AM

It's the largest amount of donations in history. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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

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

06 Dec 06:07 PM

New initiative gives academics 'paws' for thought. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Teenagers support their community
New Zealand|Education

Teenagers support their community

05 Dec 10:00 PM

AC Army students are packing lunches for those in need. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Community hub to regenerate Katikati CBD
Lifestyle

Local Focus: Community hub to regenerate Katikati CBD

04 Dec 05:45 PM

The $4.5 million hub project is now underway. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: How much tech should there be in schools?
New Zealand|Education

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

01 Dec 12:59 AM

New Zealand kids average 4-6 hours of technology a day. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Small school, big success
Kahu

Local Focus: Small school, big success

28 Nov 05:44 PM

Waioweka creates incredible kapa haka kids. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Harold the Giraffe lady wins her own prize
Lifestyle

Local Focus: Harold the Giraffe lady wins her own prize

26 Nov 11:21 PM

Astrid Martin worked with over 50,000 local schoolkids. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Where crystals are becoming a calling
Business

Where crystals are becoming a calling

21 Nov 10:35 PM

Women left council to start natural health businesses. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Community grant supporting arts in Opotiki
Kahu

Local Focus: Community grant supporting arts in Opotiki

30 Oct 05:10 PM

Teaching art in low-decile schools gets results. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Cycling to stop suicide
New Zealand

Local Focus: Cycling to stop suicide

20 Oct 05:02 PM

A Kiwi couple pedal to raise mental health awareness. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Arts festival opens
New Zealand

Local Focus: Arts festival opens

17 Oct 07:59 PM

A choir signals the start of the Tauranga Arts Festival. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Support for the children of Edgecumbe
New Zealand

Local Focus: Support for the children of Edgecumbe

11 Oct 05:42 PM

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

Local Focus: Sevens star balances training with motherhood
New Zealand

Local Focus: Sevens star balances training with motherhood

10 Oct 07:00 PM

Kayla McAlister - professional sportswoman and young Mum. Made with funding from NZ On Air

Labour candidate in limbo
New Zealand|Politics

Labour candidate in limbo

04 Oct 03:30 AM

Angie Warren-Clark is a seat away from Parliament. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Teachers take a stand
New Zealand|Education

Local Focus: Teachers take a stand

04 Oct 12:00 AM

It could all end in strikes. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: What next for Karena & Kasey?
Lifestyle

Local Focus: What next for Karena & Kasey?

24 Sep 11:55 PM

Local Masterchefs discuss plans for the future. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Life after Edgecumbe
Property

Local Focus: Life after Edgecumbe

22 Sep 01:45 AM

How has life changed for people since Edgecumbe flooded? Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Mood on the streets - Tauranga Moana
New Zealand

Local Focus: Mood on the streets - Tauranga Moana

20 Sep 06:54 PM

What do the arts community of Tauranga think? Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Mood on the streets - Pirirakau
Kahu

Local Focus: Mood on the streets - Pirirakau

19 Sep 07:04 PM

Local Focus speaks to the Māori community of Pirirakau. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Kiwi app making waves worldwide
New Zealand

Local Focus: Kiwi app making waves worldwide

14 Sep 11:00 PM

Act on the little idea in the back of your brain. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Sporting superstar at Aims Games
New Zealand

Local Focus: Sporting superstar at Aims Games

14 Sep 07:11 PM

World Cup rugby champion Selica Winiata visits the AIMs. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Watch NZH Local Focus: AIMs Games hits the Bay
New Zealand

Watch NZH Local Focus: AIMs Games hits the Bay

14 Sep 12:26 AM

ACC Minister breaks from campaigning to ref AIMs Games. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Rotorua ready for te pā reorua
New Zealand

Local Focus: Rotorua ready for te pā reorua

05 Sep 10:10 PM

Reorua Rotorua - bilingual in Vegas. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A new airport for the whole Bay of Plenty?
New Zealand

A new airport for the whole Bay of Plenty?

16 Aug 06:25 PM

Ngāi Te Rangi support it but who else does? Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: After the rubber hits the road, where does it go?
New Zealand|Politics

Local Focus: After the rubber hits the road, where does it go?

15 Aug 06:16 PM

Where to put 5 million tyres a year. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Jiu-jitsu gives brave Te Ariki hope
New Zealand

Local Focus: Jiu-jitsu gives brave Te Ariki hope

10 Aug 05:25 AM

Te Ariki has bronchiectasis, a life-altering disease. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Lotto winner gives cheques to local charities
New Zealand

Watch NZH Local Focus: Lotto winner gives cheques to local charities

25 Jul 04:00 AM

Local charities in the Bay of Plenty received support. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Lotto winner talks politics, drugs and Winston Peters
Kahu

Watch NZH Local Focus: Lotto winner talks politics, drugs and Winston Peters

24 Jul 05:41 AM

Lotto winner Lou Te Keeti talks to Gareth Morgan. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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