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Kim Moodie
Reporter, NZ Herald

Reporter, NZ Herald

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 Kim’s latest content
Biden triumphant: 'Let us be the nation we know we can be'
Bay of Plenty Times

Biden triumphant: 'Let us be the nation we know we can be'

08 Nov 04:02 PM
Suspected historical Covid-19 case at Port of Tauranga
Bay of Plenty Times

Suspected historical Covid-19 case at Port of Tauranga

19 Oct 03:08 AM

If confirmed, it would be the second case detected in the community in two days.

New poll reveals cannabis referendum result on a knife-edge

New poll reveals cannabis referendum result on a knife-edge

05 Oct 05:30 PM

Just under 50 per cent of those surveyed say they will vote yes.

What can I do at levels 2 and 3? What it means for you
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What can I do at levels 2 and 3? What it means for you

11 Aug 10:33 PM

What can you do for the next three days as restrictions return? Your questions, answered.

Newlywed tourists recall Whakaari/White Island horror
Bay of Plenty Times

Newlywed tourists recall Whakaari/White Island horror

09 Jun 08:14 AM

'I mean it was just the most terrifying moment in my life.'

Revealed: The NZ stores open online during lockdown
Bay of Plenty Times

Revealed: The NZ stores open online during lockdown

31 Mar 06:08 AM

Kiwis can now buy heaters, computers and whiteware while under alert level 4 lockdown.

Covid-19 coronavirus: New cluster identified in Matamata
Bay of Plenty Times

Covid-19 coronavirus: New cluster identified in Matamata

29 Mar 03:52 AM

There are nine cases of Covid-19 in the Waikato town.

Police, local council assist as Te Whānau-ā-Apanui iwi shuts its doors to outsiders
Bay of Plenty Times

Police, local council assist as Te Whānau-ā-Apanui iwi shuts its doors to outsiders

22 Mar 05:40 AM

Outsiders are barred from Te Whānau-ā-Apanui territory from midnight March 25 onwards.

Man in custody tests negative for Covid-19
Bay of Plenty Times

Man in custody tests negative for Covid-19

12 Mar 07:09 AM

The man is understood to have recently returned from Hong Kong and was feeling unwell.

'This will stay with me forever': White Island guide three months on
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'This will stay with me forever': White Island guide three months on

09 Mar 06:07 AM

Kelsey Waghorn says months following eruption the longest she's spent on land in years.

Watch: 'Huge progress' - White Island survivor learns to walk again
Bay of Plenty Times

Watch: 'Huge progress' - White Island survivor learns to walk again

25 Feb 08:40 PM

"Although I have my moments, I am proud of the huge progress I have made."

Tauranga shootings: Armed police hit streets as gang violence escalates
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Tauranga shootings: Armed police hit streets as gang violence escalates

12 Feb 05:34 AM

Scared and angry locals want something done about violent crime in Tauranga.

'I wouldn't be here without you:' Whakaari/White Island survivor's message of thanks
Bay of Plenty Times

'I wouldn't be here without you:' Whakaari/White Island survivor's message of thanks

09 Feb 05:15 PM

Tour guide Kelsey Waghorn has given an update on her progress from her hospital bed.

White Island: Newlyweds' stunning recovery from severe burns
Bay of Plenty Times

White Island: Newlyweds' stunning recovery from severe burns

16 Jan 07:44 AM

Four Americans severely injured in the eruption are hopeful they'll be home in a month.

White Island guide was a hero who had previously saved lives
Bay of Plenty Times

White Island guide was a hero who had previously saved lives

13 Dec 09:10 PM

"I'm indebted to the lad after what he did that day," father says.

White Island tragedy: Search for final two bodies to continue at dawn
Bay of Plenty Times

White Island tragedy: Search for final two bodies to continue at dawn

13 Dec 07:46 AM

Six bodies recovered, as police dive squad will continue search.

White Island eruption: Missing mother alive but severely burned
Bay of Plenty Times

White Island eruption: Missing mother alive but severely burned

10 Dec 08:36 AM

Adelaide woman Lisa Hosking located in a Hamilton hospital, suffering from severe burns.

'Unless I'm lucky, this is going to kill me': Elderly couple's 17-hour airport ordeal
Bay of Plenty Times

'Unless I'm lucky, this is going to kill me': Elderly couple's 17-hour airport ordeal

27 Nov 05:51 AM

The couple spent all night sitting upright in hard airport chairs with nowhere to sleep.

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