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Jesse Wood
Waikato

Multimedia journalist writing for the Te Awamutu Courier and NZME.

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.

Check out Jesse’s latest content
Transformative dirt bike therapy programme thriving in rural Te Puke
Te Puke Times

Transformative dirt bike therapy programme thriving in rural Te Puke

21 Aug 06:00 PM
Home Kills film tour brings Waikato and BOP to the big screen
Bay of Plenty Times

Home Kills film tour brings Waikato and BOP to the big screen

18 Aug 01:00 AM

Home Kills film tour hits Waikato, Bay of Plenty, and Coromandel cinemas with Q&A sessions

'Cinderella Man' story: Darryl Takerei to take on Liam Messam in Taranaki
Bay of Plenty Times

'Cinderella Man' story: Darryl Takerei to take on Liam Messam in Taranaki

29 Feb 04:00 AM

Darryl Takerei will make his professional boxing debut against the former AB.

Waikato Divisional XV beat Coromandel side
Bay of Plenty Times

Waikato Divisional XV beat Coromandel side

28 Aug 08:20 PM

Whangamatā brings out the good weather for a day of flowing rugby.

Doolan stars for Heartland XV
Bay of Plenty Times

Doolan stars for Heartland XV

07 Nov 08:00 PM

Thames Valley record-setter makes his mark in Heartland XV match.

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Bardoul duo now both capped by Steamers
Bay of Plenty Times

Bardoul duo now both capped by Steamers

23 Oct 09:00 PM

On retiring from rugby, Johan turned to teaching and hopes to become a professional coach.

Judd gets first taste of Ranfurly Shield
Bay of Plenty Times

Judd gets first taste of Ranfurly Shield

05 Oct 04:00 AM

Twelve years into his rugby career, Judd gets his first Ranfurly Shield challenge and win.

2021 Waikato club rugby - who's playing?
Bay of Plenty Times

2021 Waikato club rugby - who's playing?

08 Jun 11:00 PM

Teams of surprising, well-known and stalwart players featuring in club rugby this year.

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Centurion's view of century of Waikato Rugby
Bay of Plenty Times

Centurion's view of century of Waikato Rugby

20 Apr 03:00 AM

124 game Waikato player tells his Mooloo story as Waikato Rugby Union marks 100 years.

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Mitre 10 Cup coach XV
Bay of Plenty Times

Mitre 10 Cup coach XV

26 Oct 08:00 PM

A XV made up of head and assistant coaches in the 2020 Mitre 10 Cup.

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