VideoJournalist Bay of Plenty, NZH Local Focus
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Driving improvements with licensing in Ōpōtiki
Reducing road deaths is the aim in Ōpōtiki. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Scientist in NZ seeking the origins of life
Could the origins of life be discovered in Rotorua? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Councils and iwi come together to support Kaituna River
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?
Is there life on Mars? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Thousands of Kiwi kids take on mini marathon
2500 kids ran a portion of the Rotorua Marathon. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Edgecumbe: 'They said it wouldn't happen again'
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'
Disasters affect everyone in unexpected ways. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Businesses finding their feet in Edgecumbe
Edgecumbe still waiting for a supermarket. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Financial fallout continues for flooded Edgecumbe farmers
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
"It was chaotic... like a war zone". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Ōpōtiki initiative teaching kids to bike safe
Ōpōtiki Bike Kitchen teaches kids how to fix their bike. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Overwhelmed town resorts to portaloos
Some residents have to use portaloos post-flood. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Young kiwi released into the wild
Kiwis saved one bird at a time. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Movie Review: War for the Planet of the Apes (+trailer)
The War for the Planet of the Apes gripping examination of the dark side of humanity.
Movie Review: The Time of their lives (+trailer)
What can I say about this jaunt? Not even Pauline Collins could save this one.
Local Focus: People 'swarm' home to work in Opotiki
Industry is thriving as locals return to the region. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Movie Review: The Beguiled (+trailer)
This adaptation of The Beguiled is full of intrigue and passion.
Movie Review: Murder on the Orient Express (+trailer)
Murder on the Orient Express was a spectacle to behold.
Local Focus: Support for the children of Edgecumbe
Edgecumbe children are returning to their home town. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Teachers take a stand
It could all end in strikes. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: What next for Karena & Kasey?
Local Masterchefs discuss plans for the future. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Life after Edgecumbe
How has life changed for people since Edgecumbe flooded? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Rotorua ready for te pā reorua
Reorua Rotorua - bilingual in Vegas. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
A new airport for the whole Bay of Plenty?
Ngāi Te Rangi support it but who else does? Made with funding from NZ On Air.