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Nathan Morton
Multimedia Journalist

Multimedia Journalist

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 Nathan’s latest content
Monster Trucks still going ahead in Auckland despite confusion
Bay of Plenty Times

Monster Trucks still going ahead in Auckland despite confusion

28 Feb 09:15 PM
Watch: Carnage on Coromandel - 'entire region is shut down'
Bay of Plenty Times

Watch: Carnage on Coromandel - 'entire region is shut down'

13 Feb 07:49 PM

Matthew Davison was trying to reach Hahei but was met with devastation across Coromandel.

Cyclone Gabrielle warning: 'Direct hit' with heavy rain, damaging winds early next week
Bay of Plenty Times

Cyclone Gabrielle warning: 'Direct hit' with heavy rain, damaging winds early next week

08 Feb 09:29 PM

WeatherWatch NZ have forecasted the storm to hit the northern half of the North Island

Did you feel it? Magnitude 3.9 earthquake hits Bay of Plenty
Bay of Plenty Times

Did you feel it? Magnitude 3.9 earthquake hits Bay of Plenty

28 Dec 06:37 PM

The quake hit shortly before 7am.

Local Focus: Waiariki electorate explained
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Local Focus: Waiariki electorate explained

07 Jul 02:35 AM

Will it be Labour or Māori Party for Waiariki? Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: The East Coast explained
Bay of Plenty Times

Local Focus: The East Coast explained

02 Jul 10:26 PM

What makes East Coast tick and who will they vote for. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Eat Local app taking on Uber Eats for regional hospitality
Bay of Plenty Times

Local Focus: Eat Local app taking on Uber Eats for regional hospitality

01 May 11:45 PM

Takeaways deliveries from a Kiwi-owned company. Made with funding by NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Kawerau, Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki on the road to recovery
Bay of Plenty Times

Local Focus: Kawerau, Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki on the road to recovery

30 Apr 09:40 PM

Eastern Bay towns working together to succeed. Made with funding by NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Down syndrome reality very different to mothers' expectations
Bay of Plenty Times

Local Focus: Down syndrome reality very different to mothers' expectations

20 Mar 02:03 AM

Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Dancing in the streets of Ōpōtiki after PGF announcement
Bay of Plenty Times

Local Focus: Dancing in the streets of Ōpōtiki after PGF announcement

03 Mar 04:36 PM

The town's harbour is receiving a $79.4 million boost. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Retirement homes in Kawerau are 'go'
Bay of Plenty Times

Local Focus: Retirement homes in Kawerau are 'go'

28 Feb 08:00 PM

64 units set to be built, freeing up houses for others. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Mayor says infrastructure not to blame for water issues
Bay of Plenty Times

Local Focus: Mayor says infrastructure not to blame for water issues

07 Jan 04:29 AM

Kawerau mayor believes infrastructure isn't the issue. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Turtles take time and commitment
Bay of Plenty Times

Local Focus: Turtles take time and commitment

30 Nov 02:00 AM

Among the 100 most invasive species in the world. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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